Last 3 months headlines – Page 465
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NewsDomestic Abuse Act prompts legal aid plea
Law Society says there is insufficient support for victims to pursue a legal case.
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NewsCity prepares for June opening - but takes a hybrid approach
Clifford Chance and Simmons & Simmons have finalised their hybrid working plans as they prepare to reopen offices.
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NewsBar promises tougher sanctions on sexual misconduct
Tribunal service suggests penalties for sexual misconduct should start at a suspension of over 12 months and finish at disbarment.
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News10 Downing Street refuses to disclose judicial review submission
Prime Minister's Office responds to FOI request as Ministry of Justice prepares to close consultation on controversial proposals.
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NewsTwelve Nightingale courts could close in June
Twelve of the 30 make-shift courts currently open are operating under licences to occupy that expire in June.
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NewsKeystone shares reach record high despite flat profits
Listed firm has proposed a final dividend of 10.6p to be paid out to shareholders in July.
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NewsLaw firm boss who ‘ran for the hills’ was fairly dismissed, rules EAT
Appeal tribunal dismisses challenge from Peter Watson over his dismissal from Cheshire firm Hilary Meredith Solicitors.
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News'Acrimonious disputes': council lawyers dealt blow over virtual meetings
High Court says permitting remote meetings is a matter for parliament, not the courts.
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NewsMishcon prepares for stock market float
Practice has mandated J.P. Morgan Cazenove to advise on a London listing, which could take place this year.
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NewsBuckland refuses to extend JR consultation deadline
Lord chancellor says government wants to make progress on manifesto commitment to reform judicial review.
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NewsNQ pay battle resumes with £135,000 offer
Shearman & Sterling and Linklaters have both boosted associate pay in a drive to attract junior lawyers.
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NewsHuge Danish tax case falls at first London hurdle
High Court rules that Denmark cannot pursue £1.5bn tax case in English courts because of the 'revenue rule'.
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NewsRemote firm opens Manchester base and hires pair from rivals
Excello Law says there has been 'unprecedented interest’ in network since pandemic.
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NewsMinister defends single justice procedure for Covid-19 offences
Lord Wolfson QC tells justice committee controversial process is more transparent than traditional court procedure.
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NewsPolice investigating shooting of solicitor make third arrest
Junior lawyer Khuram Javed died from a gunshot wound earlier this month.
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NewsNumber of pupillage applicants up by 50%
More than 3,300 candidates applied for 246 pupillages this year, after many chambers suspended interviews when the pandemic first hit.
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NewsRecord year for commercial court - but 'no room for complacency'
Decline in the number of EU litigants corresponds with the establishment of international commercial courts in France, Germany and the Netherlands.
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NewsBarristers condemn sanctions against London chambers
The Chinese government targeted Essex Court Chambers after four members gave a legal opinion concerning the Uyghur population.
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News'Undermined, belittled, ostracised': judges to get whistleblowing policy
Eight serving judges have called for an independent audit of discrimination and bullying in the judiciary.
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NewsMoJ agrees to cut EL/PL small claims increase to £1,500
Justice minister says decision follows consultation across the insurance and legal sectors.