Last 3 months headlines – Page 383
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NewsAmerican and Asian lawyer groups step in to condemn China sanctions
American Bar Association says treatment of London chambers threatens the activities of lawyers around the world.
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News'We're being careful': HMCTS reassures court users ahead of 'freedom day'
Special measures will be kept in custody suites and face masks will be required in communal parts of court buildings.
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NewsMagic circle firm celebrates massive annual profit growth
Partner profits at Allen & Overy have reached £1.9m after a bumper year in lockdown.
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NewsJudicial diversity goes into reverse as barristers dominate
Barristers significantly outnumber solicitors for recommendations - and the figures are getting worse.
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NewsBuckland clashes with parliamentary committee on human rights evidence
Lord chancellor criticises committee for not hearing differing views on European Convention on Human Rights.
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NewsLegal aid solicitor elected PCC seeks to put 'community' back into policing
Simon Foster was elected West Midlands police and crime commissioner in May.
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NewsFirm stung by home seller who turned out to be a fraudster
Bradford firm has since changed its policies to prevent a repeat of the fake sale.
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News'No sacred cows' in lawtech revolution, industry body says
Report cautions legal services sector against 'perpetuating an analogue status quo'.
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NewsDWP backs down on benefit 'offer' ahead of JR hearing
Public law specialists say case highlights importance of judicial review in holding public bodies to account.
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NewsFace masks and screens set to stay in court buildings after 19 July
Gazette understands that there will be ‘minimum’ social distancing in courts from Monday.
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NewsRegulator fears consumers are missing out on LEI
People wrongly assume legal insurance is more restricted and expensive than it is, says LSB.
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NewsMcFarlane won't rush family court guidance for 'Freedom Day'
Family division president says need for caution will not disappear on 19 July.
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NewsLeading firm offers lawyers part-time options and job shares
Associates at Slaughter and May have the opportunity to organise their work around school holidays.
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NewsMore newly-qualified solicitors promised salaries over £100,000
Newly-qualified solicitors at Macfarlanes and Hogan Lovells join six-figure salary club.
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News40% office return on the cards for Whitehall lawyers
Government will no longer instruct people to work from home as it prepares to lift Covid restrictions.
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NewsTop listed firm’s profits rebound – but no dividend this year
Knights reports trading upturn but there will be no dividend as shareholders share pandemic pain.
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NewsLaw Society issues Covid court warning ahead of ‘freedom day’
Many court users will have concerns about the return to normal, says professional body.
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NewsSilent library and a fitness studio: Inside a post-pandemic HQ
London firm says it will accommodate staff working in the office two or three days a week.
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NewsKent court to close but HMCTS finds local alternative
Family judges had described HMCTS proposals for Chatham as unrealistic and unworkable.
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NewsProfit jumps by 30% at Herbert Smith Freehills
City results season has got off to a flying start this year, with sharp rises in partner profits and record revenue figures.