Last 3 months headlines – Page 508
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NewsMany high street law firms face collapse, research suggests
Most small firms are reeling from a squeeze on cashflow and declining income, according to a Law Society survey.
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NewsCovid-19 testing extended to certain solicitors
Duty solicitors and police station representatives among key workers who can be tested for the virus.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell elects 11 partners after national reshape
Almost three quarters of the cohort are women.
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NewsVeteran solicitor fined for ‘innocent but misguided’ compliment
Remark made to colleagues referenced the ethnicity of members of a law firm.
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NewsHigh Court clarifies 'bad faith' trade mark rules
Ruling in SkyKick takes further the CJEU's judgment on trade marks filed as a weapon.
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NewsBar Council furloughs 20% of workforce
Representative body expects ‘significant drop in income’ next year.
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NewsLegal training provider rapped over unsubstantiated ‘#1’ boast
Owner of course provided by City Law School made a number of claims it could not back up.
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NewsCriminal bar bags more hardship provisions
Advance payments will be made more accessible to help barristers regulate cash flow during the crisis.
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NewsDomestic Abuse Bill 'should ban cross-examination of children'
Society calls for bill to go further after it moves further along parliamentary journey to Royal assent.
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NewsPersonal injury group sees pre-Covid annual profits tumble by £7.6m
National Accident Helpline admits market is challenging but sees reasons to stay positive.
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NewsBar Council defends hiring diversity expert without advertising job
Representative body says there is no obligation to hold a tender process for consultancy support.
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NewsClifford Chance elects 26 partners despite market uncertainty
Magic circle firm stresses need to invest in talent during coronavirus crisis.
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NewsJudge’s blast at lawyers ‘bombarding’ court with meritless material
Postscript comment came after last-ditch attempt to stop judge from handing down ruling.
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News£220m needed to clear Covid-19 court backlog
Thinktank warns that Crown court waiting times will increase by 60% - and stay there indefinitely.
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NewsLaw Commission calls for tribunal time limit extension
Report says three-month window dates back to concept of employment tribunals being a speedy and informal forum.
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NewsAshurst and Simmons defer partner appointments
Ashurst blames ‘continuing market uncertainty’ for its decision to push back promotion round.
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NewsWills reform must not endanger the elderly, says government
Major overhaul of probate legislation has been expected since March to enable people to make wills in lockdown.
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News‘Unethical’: Top-100 firm declines furlough option
Keystone boss says listed firm is in good position to weather the coronavirus storm.
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NewsNew agreement aims to keep PI claims going through Covid crisis
Video consultations for diagnosing injuries, and more flexibility for defendants responding to claims.
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NewsBurford upbeat despite 24% profit slide
Litigation funder's annual results are first since disruption of a 'meritless short attack'.