All articles by Kathleen Hall – Page 4
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Grayling promises to protect volunteers from ‘compensation culture’
The government has proposed a ‘Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill’.
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CPD reform plan ‘could ruin market for training’
At least one leading provider has already ceased trading as a result of SRA’s decision to drop mandatory requirement.
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E-trial judges hail digital court future
Judges from three continents have conducted a mock ‘virtual trial’.
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PI lawyers attack ‘record fraud’ claim by insurers
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers says insurers have the tools to tackle £1.3bn in fraud.
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Leading CPD firm ceases trading
Progressive Legal Training Ltd announces closure a week after regulator’s announcement that mandatory requirement is to end.
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Firms report pre-recession rates of growth
Professional services firms are buoyant as turnover grows at the fastest pace since 2006.
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MoJ’s ‘high-risk’ projects on the rise
The number of high-risk projects in the ministry has doubled since last year – but legal aid reform is on track.
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Landmark whistleblowing case could ‘open floodgates’
Employment lawers say the Bates van Winkelhof case could open firms to more claims.
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Annual declaration replaces CPD hours
Onus will be on firms and solicitors to pledge commitment to CPD.
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Whistleblowing judgment: partners are ‘workers’
Partners should be treated as ‘workers’ for the purpose of employment legislation, rules Supreme Court.
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CoA rules in landmark decision on riot damage losses
Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime liable for damages over the interruption of business due to the 2011 riots.
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Companies equip compliance officers to see off risks
Some 60% of chief compliance officers say their budgets have increased over the last 12 months.
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BLP financials bounce back
BLP expects strong results for 2013/14 on the back of disappointing financials last year.
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SRA to drop mandatory 16-hour CPD
Proposals to remove CPD requirement await SRA board approval.
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Addleshaw Goddard names new chief
John Joyce replaces Paul Devitt to oversee a new strategy at City firm.
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Courts Wi-Fi roll-out timetable ‘slips’
Damian Green said courts in England and Wales are entering a ‘Wi-Fi era’ following the announcement of an additional £75m annual investment.
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Pay on the rise for accounts staff
Most accounting teams in law firms received a salary increase last year.
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PII hurdle for council ABS pioneers
Local government alternative business structure pioneers on tenterhooks over PII approval.
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High Court dismisses JR on unfair dismissal cap
London employment firm challenges cut in compensation for unfair dismissal.
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High Court grants JR on immunity of ‘torture’ prince
A review of the DPP’s decision to grant the king of Bahrain’s son immunity over torture allegations will go ahead later this year.