Last 3 months headlines – Page 3
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NewsFirm directors rebuked over dormant client accounts
SRA investigators found hundreds of thousands of pounds untouched for at least three years.
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NewsBusy employment judge sanctioned over delay to written reasons
Six-month delay to produce written reasons after giving oral judgment amounted to misconduct, JCIO says.
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NewsMishcon ordered to pay out for constructive dismissal
Award to former commercial director includes compensation for lost commission after judge brands London firm 'evasive'.
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NewsBar voices 'serious concerns' about regulator's five-year strategy
BSB should prioritise key regulatory activities over new ‘less critical’ projects, Bar Council says.
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NewsNew air traffic regime proposed for pilotless planes
Government 'determined to get these new types of aircraft off the ground'.
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NewsSolicitor who has not practised in years reprimanded by SDT
Sole practitioner did not engage with the ombudsman over a client complaint made in 2015.
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NewsAcquisition for growing south east firm
Manak Solicitors announces acquisition of private client specialist Browns.
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NewsSuspension for failure to disclose wife's property conflict
Tribunal finds experienced solicitor ought to have known about dangers of conflict of interest.
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NewsFirm fined after stolen client details leaked onto dark web
Breach at criminal law practice blamed on failure to update old case management system.
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NewsWriting wrongs: top scribe tips
Once I became editor of a legal magazine I quickly learned some lessons about writing. Here are a few thoughts about submissions.
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NewsFather does not have Article 6 right to lay advocate
Application suggested a 'fundamental misunderstanding' of right to fair trial, judge rules.
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NewsGender and sex-based rights: Employment solicitors speak out on Supreme Court ruling
‘Landmark’ judgment ‘highlights inconsistencies’ in sex-based employment rights and ‘poses some practical issues for employers’.
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NewsFunders can take fee before damages payout, Court of Appeal rules
Claimant lawyers see off a significant threat to the future of litigation funding in opt-out class actions.
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NewsEvidence in school VAT case ‘falls under parliamentary privilege’, government argues
School fee VAT case returns to High Court over National Audit Office report cited in evidence at earlier hearing.
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NewsWhat is a woman? Supreme Court rules on Equality Act 2010
Supreme Court unanimously allows appeal finding terms ‘woman’, ‘man’ and ‘sex’ in EA refer to biological sex.
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NewsExclusive: Auditor flags ‘material uncertainty’ as class action pioneer racks up £500m debt
Pogust Goodhead says portfolio of 'high-value litigation assets' provides 'solid foundation for long term revenue generation'.
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NewsFather for justice
Law Society’s most familiar face, Buildings Project Officer Richard Hopkins, retires after 37 years’ service.
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NewsLaw firm ‘heavy-handed’ with witness in tribunal claim
Employment judge says firm’s conduct could be seen as 'unnecessarily aggressive and intimidating'.
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NewsJudges are plugged in to AI, new guidance reveals
Refreshed guidance also suggests how to spot submissions produced by AI - with American spelling a clue.