All articles by Kathleen Hall – Page 13
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NewsAccess to justice: ‘all is not lost’
The introduction of fixed fees and pay-as-you go could help people on low incomes access family law services, Lucy Scott-Moncrieff said.
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NewsJudicial review sought for unfair dismissal cap
Barrister Alex Monaco said the cap on compensation will disproportionately affect older people.
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NewsPartner: technology can end ‘macho culture’ in law firms
Flexible working environments can ensure that ‘presenteeism’ will not damage well-being, says Eversheds senior partner.
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Guatemala lawyer issues plea for help
Edgar Perez handles cases relating to massacres and human rights abuses carried out during Guatemala’s 36-year civil war.
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NewsLack of PII puts 153 firms on cessation list
If they fail to secure cover by 29 December they will have to close.
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NewsDon't turn a blind eye to human rights, City firms urged
Acting in the client’s best interest does not mean ignoring human rights, says partner at magic circle firm Allen & Overy.
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NewsLooming PII deadline could sink 176 firms
Firms that have not secured insurance cover by the end of today must cease practising.
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NewsCrime victims to get right to address courts directly
From December, judges will take into account victims’s personal statements when determining sentences, the victims’ minister says
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NewsSix new faces join consumer watchdog
The Legal Services Board has named the latest members of the consumer panel.
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NewsRedundancy claims from Challinors’ collapse may reach 150
The number of former employees seeking redundancy payouts from Challinors could be three times higher than the original estimate.
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NewsPI firms join forces to buy out sector refugees
A Manchester consortium of PI firms has been formed to capitalise on market consolidation.
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NewsMP to fight Welsh court closure plan
Elfyn Llwyd warns MoJ should not leave his constituency without any courts.
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NewsHigh Court set to rule on tribunal fees
A decision is expected next month on a union’s challenge to the government’s introduction of employment tribunal fees.
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NewsTrainee retention rate steady
City firm Travers Smith has topped this year’s ranking for trainee retention, offering placements to 22 trainees or 95.7% of its 2013 intake.
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NewsChallinors creditors left with nothing
The demise of the Midlands partnership is expected to cost around 250 creditors a total of £7.1m.
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NewsMoJ fined £140,000 for data breach
Watchdog serves penalty following Cardiff prison data breach.
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NewsUS firms top the pay scales for newly qualifieds
Starting salaries at magic circle firms are nearly double the national average.
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NewsRegulators reject plans for a legal education training council
Council would be a ‘distracting talking shop’ says SRA chair.
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MoJ cuts outside legal spend by 16%
Over the past year Whitehall has made more use of the Treasury Solicitor’s department.