Last 3 months headlines – Page 406
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News'Shocked' Helena Kennedy QC praises advice service at risk of closure
Human rights barrister set up Waterloo Legal Advice Service 48 years ago.
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NewsBomb hoax barrister fails to overturn legal ban
Michael Shrimpton was jailed after communicating hoax bomb threats relating to the London Olympic Games.
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NewsNo cap on judicial sitting days next year
New measure is designed to reduce the Crown court backlog by hearing as many criminal cases as possible.
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NewsLegal peers rail at lobbying rules
Disclosure of payments could cost London its reputation, Lords argue.
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NewsCouncil lawyers await High Court decision on virtual meetings
President of the Queen's Bench Division and Mr Justice Chamberlain were asked to make a declaration.
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NewsCourt jails cage fighter for lying about knowing key witness
Judge says litigation should not be seen as a game where dishonesty comes with little risk.
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NewsInce shares dip after trading update
Legal services company says it will review the payment of a dividend with the announcement of its latest results.
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News'Apologies to Tolstoy': High Court win for ex-wife in £450m divorce battle
Mrs Justice Knowles says Akhmedov family one of the unhappiest to appear in her courtroom.
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NewsNew rules seek to keep crypto disputes out of court
Government-backed taskforce seeks to end uncertainty over adoption of smart contracts and other blockchain applications.
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NewsDefendant contests Part 36 offer accepted on the day claimant died
High Court says it would be unjust to approve the settlement accepted ‘somewhat hastily’.
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NewsClifford Chance begins redundancy scheme
Between 44 and 73 support staff could lose their jobs, according to the magic circle firm.
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News‘Some justice’: legal reaction to George Floyd murder verdict
Minneapolis jury finds former police officer guilty on counts of murder and manslaughter.
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NewsMinister departs as Overseas Operations Bill nears critical point
Legislation criticised by all sides as crucial final vote looms in the House of Commons.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell repays furlough money
Staff at the national firm will also receive an additional 3% bonus for their work during the pandemic.
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NewsSocial care warning over 'rushed' JR consultation
Short timetable for judicial review responses puts older people and those with disabilities at a disadvantage, lord chancellor told.
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NewsFreshfields report into bank rape allegations not covered by privilege
Employment tribunal judge says magic circle firm had not been engaged to provide legal advice.
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NewsEmergency Covid powers are becoming routine, warns ex-legal chief
The elimination of parliamentary scrutiny has become normalised, according to Sir Jonathan Jones QC.
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NewsColin v Cuthbert: trade mark revenge
'Let’s raise money for charity, not lawyers,' is Aldi's response to Marks & Spencer complaint.
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NewsStatistics regulator asked to urgently review JR data
Public Law Project says government's proposed reforms are based on 'obviously flawed' statistic.
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NewsCouncil plans could spell the end for legal advice service after 49 years
Waterloo Action Centre says a proposed rent increase threatens all of its activities.