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NewsLandmark judgment on mesothelioma
Supreme Court rules that the occupier of the premises is responsible for all people on site.
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NewsSanctions avoided despite three-month notice delay
Judge rules it would not be ‘fair, just or appropriate’ to deny the claimants relief.
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NewsDAS UK suspends chief executive
COO Paul Timmins takes over from Paul Asplin as investigation begins.
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NewsMinister defends ‘silly’ heroism bill
Shailesh Vara says legislation is ‘not aimed at pleasing lawyers’.
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NewsLondon suffers surprise legal jobs fall
Employment numbers in legal services are lower than in 2013, but expected to rise.
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NewsIBA 2014: barriers to justice begin at birth, report shows
International survey shows social and institutional factors blocking access to justice worldwide.
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NewsSolicitor charged with fraud
Andrew John Taylor, 57, will appear at Stockport Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
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NewsJackson warns against ‘vested interests’ on DBAs
Architect of civil justice reforms calls for working group to examine ‘no win, low fee’ model.
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NewsGovernment ‘minded’ to back Saatchi’s bill
‘Strict sign-off process’ agreed before application of innovative medical procedures.
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NewsMotor claims down as insurer toasts costs win
Claims fell 10% in 2013 and the cost of claims by 33%, according to The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
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NewsSlater & Gordon income boost
UK acquisitions will add £70m to annual revenues – and the Australia-listed firm is hopeful of more takeovers.
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NewsIBA 2014: Engage with North Korean colleagues, lawyers urged
International Bar Association hears that charges against Pyongyang could include genocide.
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NewsLegal sector bounces back, survey reveals
Number of firms reporting revenue growth highest since 2008.
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NewsHong Kong law chief plays down crisis
Justice secretary Rimsky Yuen defends system amid political unrest.
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NewsWhite collar crime reform considered
Attorney general tells Gazette of concerns too many directors are avoiding punishment even when their companies have broken the law.
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NewsTop GC: IT can generate in-house jobs
Bill Mordan predicts that electronic signatures will be used exclusively for agreements.
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News‘Strasbourg calls’ if rights act is scrapped
But top judge says speculation would be ‘dangerous’.
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Solicitors still first choice
More than three-quarters of home-buyers go to a traditional law firm with a physical office for conveyancing advice, according to a survey.