Last 3 months headlines – Page 330
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NewsNo-fault regime proposed for self-driving cars
Person in the driving seat would no longer be responsible for vehicle’s behaviour, law commissions propose.
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NewsLawtech Sandbox pioneers to set out their wares
Strong focus on ‘self service’ access to justice as government-backed project nears end of funding.
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NewsULaw expands SQE empire
Partnerships announced with several universities and international firm White & Case.
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NewsSoftware billionaire loses bid to delay decision on US extradition
High Court refuses Mike Lynch’s judicial review to allow home secretary to delay decision on his extradition to the US.
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NewsBraverman: 'Virtue' in having a political attorney general
Government's chief law officer says she is unaware of concerns among lawyers about her role.
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NewsCourt of Appeal rules on amendments to cladding claim
Ruling allowing amendments to a claim in relation to combustible cladding ‘may be of some significance to the construction industry’.
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NewsGrowing PI firm says new £8m warchest will fund more acquisitions
Credit agreement with bank will also pay for marketing spend and recruitment drive.
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NewsFirst SQE results hit by IT glitches, data issues and delays
Candidates logging in were able to see data about other candidates, but SRA's exam provider says no reportable breach occurred.
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NewsLawyers engaging in ‘trench warfare’ may be summoned to court – Flaux
Sir Julian Flaux warns that uncooperative parties may face ‘an in person hearing, possibly first thing in the morning … to instil some common sense’.
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NewsBSB asked to pursue ‘consequences’ for bosses of failed barrister service
Legal Services Board says nine consumers left without representation after Absolute Barrister failure.
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NewsRecovered billions could support ‘under-resourced’ law enforcement, report suggests
Anti-corruption charity calls for ‘economic crime fighting fund’ - anda model litigant code for lawyers to stamp out 'abusive tactics'.
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NewsNHS trust loses costs battle after arguing 'specialised' solicitor skills not needed
Trust said ‘baton of responsibility’ had passed to counsel in 'groundbreaking' case.
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NewsCourt allows ‘clear and obvious’ Part 36 mistake to be changed
Judge says rules around settlement offers are not 'hermetically sealed'.
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NewsMagistrates told to stay silent as lawyers mount 'disrespectful' attacks
National leadership magistrate discussed negative reaction to sentencing powers increase with lord chief justice.
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NewsTop-200 firms finalise merger plan but London office to close
Newly enlarged firm will have 360 staff working from offices in the south of England.
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NewsAssange extradition fight could be heading to Supreme Court
High Court certifies point of law of general public importance over assurances by requesting states in extradition cases.
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NewsSupreme Court not feeling government 'pressure' over JR - Reed
Lord Reed rejects suggestions the Supreme Court is showing ‘greater deference to the executive’ under his presidency.
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NewsCovid focuses minds as more firms look to grow through mergers
Almost half of firms surveyed in a new poll are considering M&A, with a quarter of those already in talks.
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NewsNHS Resolution names 11 firms to share work worth £193m a year
Expanded panel will provide defence work for the NHS over the next three years.
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News'Back in to work' day - offices still half-empty
Top 30 firms tell Gazette they are in no rush to have everyone back in the office.