All articles by Jemma Slingo – Page 5
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Nine out of 10 lawyers shun full-time office return
UK lawyers would like to spend around two days a week working from home, study reveals.
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Major litigation funder admits caseload hit by Covid delays
Burford Capital reports a 'fairly quiet period' after 43% of its portfolio experiences pandemic-related delays.
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Extinction Rebellion confirms plans to target City law firms
Large City practices are ‘critical enablers of the carbon economy’, claims protest group.
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Online hearings take edge off cross-examination, study finds
Techniques used by lawyers less effective over video link, according to research by international consultancy.
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Universities compete for City trainees ahead of SQE roll-out
The University of Law strikes ‘exclusive new partnership’ with Taylor Wessing to train future trainees.
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Solicitor who relied on ‘excuses and obfuscation’ struck off
Tribunal finds shortfall on the client account and that money had been improperly withdrawn.
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Bar warns of reliance on informal police sanctions
'There is a risk that out of court measures will be seen as a way to relieve pressure on the system,' says Bar Council.
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Court backs charities in will construction claim
The High Court has provided guidance on how to interpret inheritance tax thresholds.
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Solicitor jailed for raping teenager is struck off
'No place on the roll of solicitors for those who commit serious sexual offences,' says tribunal in agreed outcome.
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In focus: Class action lawsuits go mainstream
Actions by large claimant groups are making headway in the court system of England and Wales.
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Mammoth Mastercard class action gets green light
Competition Appeal Tribunal grants first ever collective proceedings order in Merricks v Mastercard.
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BCLP offers sector-specific training contracts
International firm also hopes to recuit more undergraduates for its year-long placement scheme.
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DAC Beachcroft celebrates seventh year of growth
Profit per member also increased by 19% to around £700,000.
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Supreme Court dismisses appeal in economic duress case
Family-owned travel company cannot rescind a new agreement for a lawful act, justices rule.
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Rules on work experience set out ahead of SQE debut
The current route to qualification will be phased out from 1 September.
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Partner profits at Withers leap for second year in a row
Profit per equity partner now stands at £660,000, up from £354,000 two years ago.
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Defunct law firm denied costs security in ‘mysterious’ litigation
Court of Appeal says there is no obvious reason why the dormant practice is funding any defence.
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Supreme Court to test limits of economic duress
Pakistan International Airline Corporation v Times Travel will be published tomorrow.
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Save our Afghan colleagues, urges united profession
Professional bodies are ‘gravely concerned’ for legal professionals in Afghanistan, particularly 250 women judges.
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Travers flits to bigger office as firms eye City developments
City lease agreement is latest in a string of announcements suggesting office working is far from dead.