Last 3 months headlines – Page 436
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NewsSRA blitz continues on firms breaching transparency rules
Nine firms now been subject to enforcement action by the regulator.
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NewsOnline option now ‘default’ for Wales courts
Requests by solicitors to use Common Video Platform will be treated as granted.
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NewsCity watchdog plans fee cap for claims management companies
FCA says move could save consumers £9.6m a year.
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NewsEmail attachments not covered by legal privilege, court clarifies
Supreme Court refuses permission to appeal in case looking at scope of legal professional privilege.
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NewsQC instructed for Hong Kong prosecution steps down
David Perry QC was due to act for the Hong Kong government next month in the trial of nine pro-democracy campaigners.
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NewsAppeal blocked over ‘informed consent’ for solicitor’s £3.6m fees
Client objected to ‘horse trading’ between his lawyers and opponents, but court finds he knew what was happening.
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NewsLawyers and unions threaten 'legal and industrial response' over court safety
Joint statement to HM Courts & Tribunals Service boss calls for lateral flow testing at every court to be introduced urgently.
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NewsSolicitors forced into the office tell charity they feared for their jobs
Law Society reminds firms they must have personnel in only where it is 'absolutely necessary'.
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NewsObituary: Ed Voller, passionate PI lawyer
Hampshire firm leads tributes to well respected managing partner, Ed Voller.
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NewsBar Council demands extra £55m for Covid courts
Almost 85% of barristers who attended court in December feared for their safety.
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NewsReview AML procedures now, practitioners warned
New version of anti-money laundering guidance published today.
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NewsTV star wins Part 36 costs battle over newspaper's late acceptance
Judge backs claimant but warns ruling is not green light for refusing to enter negotiations.
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NewsCourt of Appeal considers family court's approach to domestic abuse
Family division president hearing four linked appeals brought by mothers which could result in fresh guidance for judges.
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NewsSRA 'hopeful' SQE can proceed as planned despite pandemic
Regulator is looking closely at virtual assessments in case lockdown restrictions are still in place at the end of the year.
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NewsDisgruntled client ordered to pay £25,000 damages for libellous review
National firm brought action after new enquiries dropped by up to 50% following 'scam solicitor' comment.
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NewsNew challenge for Hickinbottom LJ
Solicitor judge appointed to tackle allegations of corruption in the British Virgin Islands.
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NewsExclusive: Purpose-built court building reopens - as a film set
Former Blackfriars Crown Court is awaiting redevelopment following its sale in 2019.
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NewsCourt kills off fraud claim by LiP against City giant
Disgruntled buyer urged not to ‘vent his frustration’ at law firm over aborted purchase.
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NewsHMCTS chief: Courts ‘safe from the moment you arrive’
Lawyers report lack of social distancing and dirty bathroom facilities.
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NewsGlobal bar body backs ‘genocide amendment’
MPs to vote on measure linking trade policy to human rights.