Last 3 months headlines – Page 29
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NewsJudge blames courts backlog after jury questions rape trial delays
Case involving the physical and sexual abuse of a 12-year-old girl took four years to reach court.
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News'Government will not be cowed': Hermer reassures MPs on legal risk guidance
Atttorney general says previous guidance for government lawyers advising on lawfulness risked diluting legal standards.
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NewsJailed solicitor’s ex-wife is subject of SFO’s first unexplained wealth order
Serious Fraud Office describes the order requiring information on £1.5 million Lake District property as a ‘milestone’.
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NewsTribunal member given formal advice after falling asleep
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office is told of 'collapse' as a result of a medical condition.
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NewsSRA shuts down high-profile influencer's firm over dishonesty suspicion
Regulator had already brought prosecution against entrepreneur, author and podcaster, who has been suspended.
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NewsIn depth: Class action bandwagon checked
The runaway growth of collective proceedings has prompted a rearguard action from business lobbyists. Developments in landmark cases including Mastercard and Apple may also slow the juggernaut.
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NewsMoJ funding extension to save immigration solicitors hundreds of pounds
Law Society president says extended deal will save some firms thousands of pounds and help retain talent in a challenging sector.
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NewsCourt of Appeal rules out revocation of adoption order
Teenage siblings had supported application after moving back with their birth mother.
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NewsLead divorce judge gives guidance on reconciliation and final orders
Case before His Honour Judge Simmonds highlights that parties 'need to reflect' and 'reconciliation may be gradual'.
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NewsLaw Society identifies key concerns over TA6 property information form
Chancery Lane working with independent research agency to analyse findings of more than 1,200 consultation responses.
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NewsCity firm cleared by SDT left with £291,000 costs bill
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal made no cost order following six-day hearing of AML charges.
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NewsSRA investigates as Scots firm’s demise hits thousands south of the border
McClure Solicitors went into administration in 2021, leaving a trail of complaints about property and assets held in trust.
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NewsCall for wider NDA ban after university law change
Misuse of non-disclosure agreements can now be outlawed across the board, say lobbyists.
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NewsMidlands firms to retain identities in triple acquisition
Askews Legal says acquired firms which double its headcount will not be ‘swallowed up’ by deal.
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NewsMoJ silent on Pitcher's future as JAC chief
Helen Pitcher says she intends to complete the remaining year of her appointment leading the body that selects candidates for judicial office.
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NewsAttorney general refuses to answer MPs on representing Gerry Adams
Richard Hermer KC asked about former Sinn Fein president during House of Commons justice select committee session.
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NewsCMS launches another redundancy round
Partners thought to be unaffected by potential loss of jobs in London.
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NewsListed firms defy market volatility to report positive results
Underlying profits and revenue both increasing at Gateley and Knights.
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NewsFunding regulator 'monitoring' Mastercard row
Funder Innsworth to challenge settlement approval in Competition Appeal Tribunal hearing next month.
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NewsBarristers' 'zeal' for their clients putting ethics in doubt
Matters such as the Post Office scandal have highlighted issues with duty to the court, suggests regulator.