Last 3 months headlines – Page 485
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NewsJudge rails at lawyers’ ‘thoroughly disorganised’ case presentation
Parties warned they should not expect ‘indulgence’ of the court over late filing of evidence.
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NewsMoJ to consult on legal aid means test in spring 2021
Justice minister Alex Chalk says his department will also review civil sustainability.
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NewsMillions could fall into 'hidden justice gap'
Report highlights spike in demand for help from cash-strapped law centres.
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NewsSimmons announces six partners in modest promotion round
City firm delayed appointing partners in April because of coronavirus.
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NewsLaw Commission unveils leasehold proposals
Recommendations to be considered by government include 'fit for purpose' commonhold regime.
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NewsJudge bemoans 'general increase in hostility' in Commercial Court
Contempt case was presented in a 'heavy-handed, aggressively partisan fashion', Mr Justice Baker says.
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NewsLaw firm worker jailed after 6,000 indecent images of children found
Laurence Ives jailed for four years and placed on the sex offender register for 10 years.
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NewsLPC students demand refund after 'severe' lockdown failures
Fifteen-person classes at BPP University now contain up to 70 people, students claim.
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NewsConsumers too impressed by lawyers’ length of service, says watchdog
Legal Services Consumer Panel says lawyers' credentials are too often used as a proxy for quality.
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NewsMiller case activist calls for crowdfunding regulation
Jolyon Maugham QC warns of 'Clear moral hazard around mis-selling litigation or over-promising on prospects.'
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NewsFreeths cuts 80 jobs as Covid tears up growth plans
Firm’s chairman expresses 'huge regret' at decision to axe lawyers and support staff.
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News'No more tolerance' for paper-based conveyancing
Land Registry chief says potential threat of another coronavirus outbreak is changing expectations.
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NewsNews focus: Steady improvement at complaints watchdog stalls
An increase in efficiency at the Legal Ombudsman was abruptly halted by Covid-19. A backlog of cases, high staff turnover and an already rejected budget herald tough times ahead.
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NewsWhen Saturday comes for law
My principal Simpson refused to close on a Saturday morning. And I believe he was right.
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NewsDon’t panic, Mr Mainwaring
With all the fuss over Nightingale courts, it’s easy to forget we have been here before.
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NewsHogging the limelight
Bar Council’s reaction to lord chancellor’s claim grabs people’s attention.
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NewsMoJ reveals sites for the first wave of Nightingale courts
Locations include a cathedral, a town hall and the Ministry of Justice’s own headquarters.
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NewsSupreme Court steps in to Hong Kong row
Beijing's new security law 'contains a number of provisions which give rise to concerns', president says.
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NewsJudges warn of 'dysfunctional' relationship with justice watchdog
Ministry ignored 'genuine concerns' about Criminal Cases Review Commission's ability to perform its statutory functions.