Last 3 months headlines – Page 35
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News‘Huge win for open justice’ as Crown court documents released
Anti-corruption charity ‘must surely…be free to publish the contents of what was said in open court’, judge rules
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NewsDivorces wrongly approved due to computer error will stand, High Court rules
Application brought by the lord chancellor would not have been necessary had HMCTS investigated the issue when first alerted, says judgment.
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NewsNational firm sells minority stake to private equity
HF on acquisition trail as external investor buys 30% of the business.
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NewsCourt of Appeal to hear challenge to judges’ anonymity in Sara Sharif case
Journalists brought a challenge to anonymity order which prevents family judges being identified.
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NewsGallery: Law firms spreading Christmas cheer
A round-up of the good work being done by law firms this festive period.
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NewsBlow to class action sector as CAT rules on landmark case
Tribunal’s decision in phone charges claim could have dampening effect, specialist lawyer predicts.
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NewsEuropean court delivers potentially fatal blow to alternative business structures
In a closely watched dispute, the CJEU rules that safeguarding the independence of lawyers justifies banning ‘purely financial’ investment in law firms.
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NewsBarrister disbarred over sexual harassment of pupils
Bar Tribunals and Adjudication Service finds eight charges of misconduct proved relating to two pupils and a person on mini-pupillage.
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NewsSRA pledges action against door-knocking claims firms
Regulator concerned that firms are not asking questions about how claims have been generated.
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NewsFamily lawyers react to financial remedies 'milestone'
Solicitors raise concerns over the prospect of limiting judicial discretion but demand quicker action on nuptial agreements.
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NewsFirm wins right to trial over imposter client
Bridging loan company is attempting to sue law firm over £775,000 fraud by client.
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NewsEx-Axiom Ince employee barred over altered bank statements
Misconduct came during a period when millions went missing from client account at collapsed firm.
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NewsAbsent 'bitcoin inventor' faces jail for contempt
Alleged perjuror refuses to attend contempt hearing despite offer to pay his fare from Southeast Asia.
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NewsSupreme Court provides ‘clear guidance’ on costs recovery in inheritance claims
Ruling on how ‘financial need’ should be considered in inheritance claims described as a ‘blow to claimants’.
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NewsMI5 alert on ‘Chinese spy’ solicitor was lawful, tribunal finds
Security services warned MPs about solicitor Christine Lee and her purported links to China.
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NewsFinancial remedies law 'not working', says Law Commission
Commission publishes divorce reform options after concluding that current framework is not delivering fair and consistent outcomes.
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NewsEx-Freshfields partner suspended for touching colleague in taxi
Nicholas Williams, who resigned from the magic circle firm when the events came to light, got drunk at Christmas party.
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NewsProbate solicitors lack supervision and relevant training, finds SRA
Just nine out of 30 sample files showed evidence of supervision.
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NewsSLAPPs case: Former chancellor Zahawi’s solicitor defends ‘without prejudice’ email
Firm’s head of client strategy tells SDT he was ‘not trying’ to be threatening in email to blogger and former magic circle lawyer Dan Niedle.
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NewsSupreme Court deputy president to retire
Lord Hodge says though he will miss friends and colleagues, he ‘owes it’ to his wife to step back from role.