Last 3 months headlines – Page 199
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NewsGovernment delays scrapping limitation period for child abuse cases
Campaigners say the case for removing three-year limit has already been made.
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News'Skeleton in the cupboard' senior partner agrees strike-off
Solicitor of more than 40 years issued unjustified invoices and failed to bank cheques.
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NewsTrainee solicitor awarded four weeks' pay after firm changed contract terms
New starter wanted second office location removed from contract.
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News'Rape myths' consultation floats curbs on barristers' conduct
Law Commission seeks views on whether judges should pre-approve certain lines of questioning in sexual offence trials.
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NewsParalegal convicted of serious offences banned from profession
Section 43 order imposed after firm unwittingly employed individual who had been jailed for nine years for rape.
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NewsA&O deal heaps pressure on magic circle rivals, says ex-Slaughters chief
Christopher Saul, who last November published a provocative paper on the future of magic circle firms, says A&O’s 'smart move' means he must now 'eat his words'.
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NewsLaw school takes SQE to India
College of Legal Practice announces partnership with India-based platform to help lawyers gain dual qualification.
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NewsLaw Society names next board chair
Amerdeep Somal will take up the role in January, succeeding Robert Bourns.
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NewsJudge throws out DeepMind NHS data action
Claim for misuse of private information for about 1.6 million patients fails the 'same interest' test for collective redress.
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NewsSolicitor banned indefinitely for practising while bankrupt
Tribunal finds that solicitor of eight years showed 'flagrant disregard' for her obligations.
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NewsMerger of elite firms to create 'unique' global giant
Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling announce plans to combine.
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NewsIn Focus: Private equity in the law - 'it's not like Pretty Woman'
Law firms appear a tough sell to private equity, as they have few assets beyond staff and work in progress. But investors are eyeing fresh opportunities in an ‘incredibly fragmented’ market.
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NewsName that tune at Disputes Week
Former Supreme Court president Lord Neuberger shows his musical side.
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NewsTribunal rejects SRA misgivings to allow struck-off solicitor to return
SDT found that Birmingham practitioner showed evidence of rehabilitation and would be properly supervised.
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NewsMcFarlane urges family lawyers to aim for the bench
Family division president highlights need for more deputy district judges and recorders.
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News'Roaming incubator' to nurture lawtech startups
Government-backed LawtechUK announces access to justice drive.
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NewsNo 'target' list of solicitors aiding traffickers - NCA
A Guardian 'Exclusive' reported that the NCA is preparing a ‘sweep’ of up to 100 lawyers believed to be helping organised crime groups.
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NewsCPS at loggerheads with Met Police over 'cherry-picking' jibe
Director of Public Prosecutions responds quickly to accusations that easier cases are selected.
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NewsHousing reforms fuel fears for vulnerable tenants
Solicitor raises concern over anti-social behaviour amendment in Renters (Reform) Bill.
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NewsSIF rule changes rubber-stamped but concerns linger about viability
SRA will consult on compulsory levy if safety net requires extra funds.