All articles by Jemma Slingo – Page 27
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NewsMastercard judgment delayed after death of Lord Kerr
Former Supreme Court justice heard the case in May 2020 along with four other judges.
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NewsJudiciary has not lost sight of its proper role, insists former SC justice
Lord Carnwath says there is no need for legislative intervention on judicial review and ‘still less for codification’.
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NewsPinsent Masons hands out biggest ever pay package to top earner
Partner received over £1.4m for the year ended 30 April 2020, Companies House accounts reveal.
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NewsMuckle profits dip as firm invests in technology and office refit
Turnover is up 2% at £13.33m in the Newcastle-based firm's third consecutive year of growth.
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NewsPinsent Masons lays off support staff as solicitors shun the office
Between 20 and 30 jobs are understood to be at risk at international firm.
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NewsWill making on the rise in wake of coronavirus
Almost 60% of UK public has not made a will, Law Society survey suggests.
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NewsArbitration hub opens ‘super suite’ for Covid-era disputes
New facility can accommodate 100 socially-distanced attendees.
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NewsSupreme Court mourns death of Lord Kerr
Northern Ireland justice retired from Supreme Court just two months ago.
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NewsCheaper courses announced following ‘super-exam’ approval
Students will be charged less than £5,000 for some SQE courses.
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NewsCriminal barristers ‘will take action’ over Covid operating hours
Criminal Bar Association accuses HMCTS of breaching Equality Act 2010 over controversial court proposals.
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NewsWarring siblings return to court in ‘case of the missing original will’
Probate claim being contested without legal representation has generated over 12 court orders so far.
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NewsHFW bolsters diversity strategy after missing gender targets
At least 40% of senior promotions will go to women over the next three years, vows City firm.
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NewsLibel claim against in-house solicitors struck out by court
Accountant attempted to sue PwC and two of its then solicitors following her dismissal.
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NewsHigh Court refuses to strike out solicitor's snooping claim
Dechert partner accuses surveillance company and mining company of harassment and trespass.
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NewsDWF cuts 40 jobs in wave of City redundancies
Dentons and Clyde & Co have also opened redundancy consulations.
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NewsBSB sets anti-racist action plan for chambers
Regulator publishes four ‘anti-racist actions’ for counsel to implement.
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NewsClyde & Co kicks off range of redundancy consultations
Firm is seeking to ‘improve and modernise’ its secretarial provision.
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NewsCourt blasts SRA for ‘alarming’ costs bill in Beckwith case
Regulator claimed costs of almost £344,000 in wake of high profile prosecution.
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NewsEleventh-hour plea on Lugano pact
Law Society joins plea to EU to allow UK to sign up to convention when Brexit transition period ends.
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NewsBeckwith misconduct verdict overturned on appeal
Former magic circle partner overturns £35,000 fine as High Court lambasts 'flawed' SDT finding and 'alarming' costs.