All articles by Jemma Slingo – Page 70
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News‘Key changes’ are on the way, criminal bar chair assures members
Association's Monday Message says that detailed proposals are ‘imminent’ following weekend talks with the CPS and MoJ.
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NewsClifford Chance latest to offer NQs six figures
Second magic circle firm to announce salaries of £100,000 including bonuses.
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NewsCriminal barristers vote for one-day walkout
Overwhelming majority of 80% turnout supported the CBA’s proposal for a ‘whole profession walkout’.
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NewsBill could force high value cases online, peers warn
The online procedure bill could have unintended consequences, according to Lords Constitution Committee.
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NewsBarrister suspended for two months
David Farley practised for more than four years without a valid practising certificate.
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NewsCBA poised to reveal results of direct action ballot
Criminal bar body will announce later today whether barristers will stage a one-day walkout this summer.
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NewsBarristers twice as likely as solicitors to make bench
Latest statistics bulletin says that the overall recommendation rate for applicants was 13% for solicitors and 27% for barristers.
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NewsDentons partner profit growth slips on previous years
While the firm’s UK and Middle East revenue rose last year by 13%, its PEP grew by just 4%.
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NewsCharities still in the dark about bequest alerts
In an open letter, HMCTS claims 'good progress' - but fails to reveal how charities will be notified of bequests from next month.
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NewsBar Standards Board looks for new director general
The regulator's current head, Dr Vanessa Davies, will retire at the end of the year after eight years in the job.
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NewsSexual offence complainants to be spared live cross-examination
In the first scheme of its kind, adult victims of alleged sexual and modern slavery offences can pre-record cross-examination evidence.
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NewsAllen & Overy's NDA prosecution delayed
Case management hearing at Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal over Weinstein agreement 'vacated'.
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NewsProfits and turnover up at Taylor Wessing
International firm announces record rate of UK revenue growth.
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NewsJunior lawyers invited to help High Court judges
Recently qualified barristers and solicitors can apply to be judicial assistants in a new High Court programme.
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NewsCriminal bar opens second front in fees dispute
Bar leaders condemn the ‘damage’ caused by the Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme.
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NewsExpert witnesses will undergo ‘intensive assessment’ from June
A certification scheme for expert witnesses is due to start next month, after an unqualified ‘expert’ witness caused fraud trial to collapse.
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NewsCity firms create management roles to drive innovation
Clients are demanding a wider set of services from lawyers, says magic circle firm.
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NewsGateley found negligent in property transaction case
The City firm’s failure to properly advise property developer meant he missed out on profits, the High Court rules.
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NewsMagic circle firm brings in five-figure maintenance grant for trainees
Freshfields will offer its future solicitors £10,000 to cover living costs incurred during the law conversion course.
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NewsBarrister suspended for not holding practising certificate
Bernadette McGurk has been suspended for six months following charges of professional misconduct.