All articles by Jemma Slingo – Page 32
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NewsBarrister who assaulted hotel worker with hockey stick suspended
Felix Joel Evans has now qualified as a solicitor.
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NewsBuckland defends ‘extraordinary’ Brexit bill
Lord chancellor insists he would challenge the government if it crossed 'unacceptable' line.
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NewsBSB releases exam pass rates after summer IT fiasco
Technical problems meant around 25% of students could not see all the questions.
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NewsEC proposal to safeguard environment is not enough, lawyers claim
Commission proposes giving NGOs more scope to challenge EU decisions that could affect the environment.
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NewsLaw schools coy on SQE impact
Three quarters of university websites do not indicate that ‘super-exam’ will affect courses.
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NewsDiversity donations and Covid trim QC Appointments' reserves
Reserves should be near ‘desired level’ by end of financial year, directors report.
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NewsNegligence claim dismissed in 'stripy mews house' case
Charles Russell Speechlys faced £4.6m claim over its handling of a property transaction.
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NewsBullying still 'widespread' among barristers, research finds
Regulator seen as 'too paternalistic and authoritarian' to handle sensitive complaints.
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OpinionUWOs change the role of law enforcement agencies
Will the National Crime Agency prioritise going after the money rather than criminal prosecution?
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NewsCity begins to repay government furlough money
Osborne Clarke has returned funding it received under job retention scheme.
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NewsSelf-representation may have inflated £10m unexplained wealth order
Businessman could have compromised his position by representing himself in negotiations, say specialist lawyers.
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NewsRussian arbitration agreement governed by English law, Supreme Court rules
Decision highlights the powers the court is prepared to deploy in determining anti-suit injunctions.
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NewsLinklaters to combine legal advice with diversity training
‘Diversity faculty’ will help clients balance legal issues and business reputation, according to magic circle firm.
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NewsBangladeshi solicitors shaken by 'lefty lawyers' attack
Lawyers from all jurisdictions denounce Priti Patel and Boris Johnson's attacks on profession.
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NewsAllen & Overy sued over London stadium agreement
Magic circle firm faces professional negligence claim over drafting of West Ham concession agreement.
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NewsUnexplained wealth order victory 'step in the right direction'
Property developer hands over £10m to National Crime Agency.
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NewsFreeths lays off 19 lawyers at end of redundancy talks
Firm warned up to 80 jobs could be lost as a result of the pandemic.
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News‘Bitter and destructive’ dispute between barrister and chambers put on hold
Barrister voted out by London set claims he was subject to racial victimisation and harassment.
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NewsBusinesses urged to avoid post-pandemic legal battles
The way companies handle disputes is a 'key part of their environmental, social, and governance responsibilities’, says Lord Neuberger.
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NewsStudents push again for fee refund after lockdown ‘failures’
BPP says it did not breach its contractual obligations.