Last 3 months headlines – Page 488
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NewsLand Registry to sign up for witness-free e-signatures
Nearly two decades after the technology became legal, the registry announces plans to accept e-signing of deeds.
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NewsDentons delays Dublin opening
New premises in Dublin city centre are expected to be ‘fully functioning’ from September.
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NewsEx-clients of collapsed PI firm pay thousands in wasted costs
Update on progress of JC & A administration shows work ongoing to pursue wasted costs.
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NewsDisabled students struggle with exam enrolment after booking system chaos
Bar school students report spending over three hours on hold to assessment provider.
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NewsChief ombudsman job is not for the faint-hearted
Recruitment advertisement describes a job from hell - though cushioned with £120,000 salary.
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NewsHeading for the cloud: solicitor leaves office to set up virtual firm
Bratby Law, which has a registered address in Canary Wharf, will use cloud technology to avoid the need for physical premises.
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NewsBeware copying other professions to measure solicitors’ competence, regulators told
CPD arrangements coming under the microscope amid calls for greater scrutiny of solicitors.
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NewsHMCTS chief justifies extended court hours to clear backlog
Susan Acland-Hood says all levers need to be pulled to return to pre-pandemic levels.
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NewsMoJ chief confirms departure
Department looking for a new permanent secretary to replace Sir Richard Heaton.
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NewsPI clients happy to carry on with video appointments
Firm’s claims director says virus has released the virtual genie from the bottle.
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NewsSolicitor furious at Saturday afternoon court listing
Keima Payton says it is unfair to foist a sixth working day on criminal defence lawyers.
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NewsHesitation waltz: slow start to results season
Just one sizeable player has published FY20 figures so far as the pandemic casts a shadow over City finances.
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News‘Swift action’ will save £15m, DWF tells investors as jobs go
After 'encountering some headwinds from Covid-19' listed firm is cautiously optimistic under new leadership.
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NewsSDLT relief 'welcome news for solicitors'
Law Society backs chancellor's tax cut and job retention schemes.
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NewsLandmark virtual awards celebrate legal aid heroes
Winners of this year's Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards were revealed live on YouTube.
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NewsSolicitors braced for contentious probate spike caused by lockdown wills
‘No doubt’ wills have been witnessed via webcam during the pandemic, solicitors warn.
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NewsLabour calls for community courts to tackle BAME disproportionality
Shadow justice secretary David Lammy reiterates youth justice recommendation from government-commissioned review.
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NewsWatchdog wants spot checks to test if lawyers are still competent
Legal Services Consumer Panel says clients take a ‘leap of faith’ about their lawyer’s ability.
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NewsHong Kong security law ‘gravely alarming’, say Law Society and Bar Council
Legal bodies say law could undermine judicial independence and basic human rights.
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NewsShoosmiths celebrates double-digit growth
National firm kicks off reporting season with 11% net profit rise.