All articles by Jemma Slingo – Page 13
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Barrister suspended over Meghan Markle baby tweet
Comments about the Duchess of Sussex's newborn were ‘completely inappropriate and have no place in our society'.
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Mining company in SFO case accused of 'vexatious litigation'
Human rights groups accuse ENRC of using courts to escape public scrutiny and undermine anti-corruption efforts.
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Jurors head to four-star Kent hotel
Mercure Maidstone is the latest venue to be used as a makeshift Crown court.
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Mining company quizzed in City negligence claim
Commercial court hears that ENRC had been warned of Serious Fraud Office involvement before Dechert was instructed.
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Chambers defrauded by senior clerk forced to sell premises
Around £130,000 was reported to have been taken from Great James Street Chambers’ account.
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Probate service hit by ‘second wave’
Solicitors claim figures published by HMCTS do not reflect reality of using the service.
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Newborn care report sparks judicial response
Study by Nuffield Family Justice Observatory finds that urgent hearings involving newborn babies are on the rise.
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LSB chides chambers for ignoring pupil applicants
'Replying by silence' could undermine diversity, inclusion and transparency, says super-regulator.
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'Hidden heroes': Buckland thanks court staff for Covid efforts
Lord chancellor praises lawyers for 'the fortitude they have shown and the dedication to justice they have demonstrated'.
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PI claims to soar as e-scooters legalised on London streets
Six London boroughs will trial rental electric scooters, with more areas expected to join the scheme.
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Asylum seekers win army barracks challenge
Government faces further legal challenge over continued use of Napier barracks.
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Lawyers move closer to standard NDA
Initiative publishes baseline document to use at the start of corporate negotiations.
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Scandal-hit barrister avoids further suspension
Henry Hendron was reprimanded for 'unacceptable and unprofessional behaviour' during three-year suspension.
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'Important benefits': Law Society welcomes trans-Pacific trade pact
Agreement promotes the provision of legal services around the Pacific rim, says Law Society.
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Food vouchers extended after JR challenge
Healthy Start scheme 'discriminated against children and mothers from black and ethnic minority backgrounds'.
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Court of Appeal warns against hasty email court orders
All applications should be treated with equal scrutiny and procedural fairness, says judge.
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DWF scales back Scottish office space
Staff expect to work from home up to three days a week once restrictions are eased.
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Bar demands 'urgent re-funding' of youth justice
Low rates for youth court work will damage the life chances of vulnerable children, says representative body.
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Listed pioneer to issue 10m new shares
RBG Holdings completes acquisition of Memery Crystal for £30m in a combination of cash and shares.
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‘Right balance’: City staff to attend office two or three days a week
Eversheds Sutherland has devised a three-stage strategy to get solicitors back in the office.