Last 3 months headlines – Page 254
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NewsFormer senior police officer replaces lawyer as SFO director
Nick Ephgrave will take over from Lisa Osofsky at the end of September.
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NewsOmbudsman toasts 'step change' in speed of complaint handling
Service falls short of 10,000 target but annual report shows positive figures across the board.
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NewsEx-DLA Piper partner working 70-hour week suspended for false signature
Practitioner had ‘classic moment of madness’ when problem arose on a £13.5m property deal.
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NewsSupreme Court could play part in MP inductions
Lord Reed reveals initiative to counter impression that UK and US institutions are equivalents.
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NewsDisability rights solicitor fined £9,000 at the SDT
Chris Fry was cleared of dishonesty and acting without integrity over PII form.
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NewsPost Office GC says sorry for failure to disclose racist codes
Disclosure process failed despite dozens of lawyers combing documents, statutory inquiry into Horizon scandal hears.
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NewsWe’re not like utilities, says bar regulator chief in defence of independence
Mark Neale sets out case amid criticism of Bar Standards Board’s handling of enforcement.
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NewsProfits surge 17% at Eversheds Sutherland
Revenue in 2022/23 grew at same rate as previous year, international firm reveals.
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NewsLaw student successfully challenges landlord over repair bill
Obioma Ibe says housing law insight she gained from studying and volunteering at advice clinic gave her confidence to go to court.
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NewsSolicitor who helped relative’s house sale faces private SDT prosecution
Lawyer denies all allegations of professional misconduct brought by purchaser of a property with an ongoing neighbour dispute.
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NewsJudge rejects notion that county court rulings are ‘rough and ready’
Recorder’s ex tempore decision on first instance was ‘not coherent’, High Court rules in theme park claim.
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NewsNews focus: Early advice pilot was a missed opportunity
A Ministry of Justice scheme promoting early social welfare advice in Manchester and Middlesbrough has received bad reviews from practitioners, who claim it was deeply flawed from the outset.
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NewsLawyers set off trigger points
British lawyers handling guns in court did rather well in the last century.
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NewsWhistleblowing judge elected GMB branch president
Trade union says it will now reach out to ministers, court service and senior judiciary to forge constructive working relationships.
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NewsRole of lawyers in spotlight as GC appears at Post Office Inquiry
Prosecution expert witnesses, the former head of the Royal Mail Group's criminal law team and other lawyers are also expected to testify.
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NewsGallery: Legal Pride 2023
Law Society marches with Bar Council under the banner: ‘Fighting for equality under the rule of law’.
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NewsCardiff sport boutique snapped up by top-100 firm
Hugh James says Loosemores acquisition means it now has more than 700 staff across five cities.
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NewsSolicitor not personally liable for costs when acting as deputy
No lien could be asserted by firm against Court of Protection deputy for disallowed costs of more than £150,000.
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NewsProfit dips as turnover rises 9% at Osborne Clarke
Net profit and PEP down 'due to the tougher trading conditions, inflation and the significant but necessary investments we’ve made'.
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NewsFirm considers challenge to unlawful dismissal ruling
Case raises questions over the way duty solicitors are able to switch firms mid-contract.