Last 3 months headlines – Page 201
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NewsDisabled woman challenges legal aid guidance
Claimant faced costs dilemma in case against police after backdated welfare benefit payment was treated as capital.
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NewsNews focus: Mental health lawyers are willing to strike over pay
Mental health lawyers are demanding a big rise in civil legal aid rates that have slumped in real terms over the last 15 years. And they are prepared to withdraw their labour to get it.
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NewsSociety warns on Finance Bill changes
Donations located in the EU and the European Economic Arena will no longer qualify for UK charitable tax reliefs from April 2024.
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NewsCILEX civil war: legal executives asked if they wish to switch
Consultation by CILEx Regulation opens as Legal Services Board in principle approves transfer to SRA.
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NewsFormer opponent buys rights to checkmylegalfees.com
Litigation firm’s boss looking forward to being on the 'same side in court'.
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NewsSolicitor with 'clouded judgment' over property developer fined £45,000
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal finds practitioner acting for both sides breached trust placed in him by buyer clients.
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NewsMulti-billion pound Brazilian dam claim postponed
Date change for 'substantial' 11-week London High Court trial over 2015 dam collapse.
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NewsCourt rejects £63m claim against PwC over Slater and Gordon deal
Quindell successor company sued Big Four firm for alleged breaches of contract and confidence.
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NewsNews focus: London International Disputes Week begins
London International Disputes Week begins today. The event will underline how the capital retains its peerless reputation for the resolution of complex disputes.
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NewsFirst call for the Last Judgment
Legal London’s newest watering hole is the latest occupant of the magnificent former headquarters of the Union Bank.
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NewsLitigant penalised for being 'rude and abusive' to opponent's firm
Court awards indemnity costs in personal injury case as punishment for the conduct of the defence.
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NewsTrainee solicitor to compete for place in Miss Universe
Chloe Lake hopes to use her success to change the conversation about women's mental health.
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NewsExperts must include contrary views in evidence, conference told
There is no conflict between duties to the client and to the court, Lady Justice Simler tells expert witnesses.
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NewsCleared barrister 'vindicated but exhausted' after long SRA fight
Layla Dean-Verity says the SRA should apologise and help her recover costs.
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NewsGowling 'appalled' by ex-director found guilty of misconduct
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal finds multiple allegations proved against Oliver Bretherton.
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NewsCourt photography ban under review in transparency drive
MoJ asks if 1925 prohibition on cameras and 1981 prohibition on sound recording remain fit for purpose.
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NewsRPC banked £36m on sale of software business
RPC Tyche was sold to Aon in March last year, boosting the law firm’s annual profits by over 70%.
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NewsBarrister tells court of 'shock' at being targeted in alleged Gray's Inn plot
Old Bailey trial hears that two 'devices', including a smoke grenade, were placed outside chambers.
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