Last 3 months headlines – Page 299
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NewsSQE update on the cards to reflect Welsh law
Solicitors Regulation Authority says candidates should know about devolved powers in Wales.
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NewsInternational bar condemns Israeli judicial reforms
Proposals ’challenge the bedrock of the country’s democratic system and its constitutional commitment to the rule of law’.
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NewsCriminal legal aid sustainability returning, minister tells MPs
Justice minister Mike Freer says number of offices, providers and duty solicitors is rising.
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NewsCosts protection still in place for last-minute discontinuance, rules CoA
Judge says QOCS cover is a ‘broad scheme of protection’ for unsuccessful claimants.
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NewsSRA imposes record £20,000 fine for AML failings
Penalty is the largest the regulator has handed out since increasing its fining powers last year.
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NewsSociety slams retained EU law 'sunset' measure
Retained EU Law Bill a 'recipe for bad law-making'.
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NewsMoJ hails success of family mediation vouchers
Ministry of Justice has yet to announce decision on future of scheme, which is set to end in March.
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NewsLibor 'fall guy' Hayes finally has review date
Tom Hayes’ trial was the first in relation to alleged interest rate manipulation.
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NewsDechert in court over allegations of leaks and wrongdoing
'No footnotes', High Court judge insists for skeleton arguments.
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NewsLord chancellor need not be a lawyer, peers conclude
Essential qualities are 'character, intellect and a commitment to the rule of law'.
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NewsMPs told of court chaos because of duty solicitor crisis
Law Society president Lubna Shuja highlights consequences of criminal legal aid exodus.
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NewsDon’t meddle with law officers, thinktank warns government
'Political background better informs them about the policy goals and priorities of the government,' says former lord chancellor.
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NewsMoJ to explore dual discount rates for PI damages
Government opens discussion about whether to have different rates depending on length of loss.
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News£4.94m payday in record year for Clifford Chance
Magic circle firm celebrates 17.3% profit growth on highest ever reported revenue.
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NewsPI firm bucking market gloom with plans to double in size
Express Solicitors can accommodate hundreds more staff after consolidating four offices.
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NewsBar chief looks over his shoulder
If you want to get the government off the ‘lefty lawyer’ agenda, the best way is perhaps not to quote the late Tony Benn to ministers.
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NewsSRA lauds Legal Choices - but chooses not to reveal cost
Legal information site received more than 1.3m page views last year.
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NewsOpen justice: ‘Wide-ranging’ initiatives this year
Government responds to MPs’ concerns about court reporting in the digital age.
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NewsFirm that released £1.28m for failed off-plan development did not breach contract
Lord Justice Newey dismisses appeal brought by Hong Kong investors in Liverpool housing scheme.
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NewsCILEX strengthens 'championing body' role by acquiring paralegal institute
Acquisition could potentially see Solicitors Regulation Authority oversee even more legal professionals.