Last 3 months headlines – Page 518
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NewsCity firms repay furlough cash, but more job cuts loom
City firms are beginning to pay back the money they received under the government’s job retention scheme in the light of stronger financial performance than forecast.
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NewsIn focus: Making the most of HMCTS data
In the landmark report Digital Justice, HMCTS was urged to improve the collection and sharing of data to enhance access to justice. But progress is ‘disappointingly slow’
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NewsClaims handler banned after doctoring liability email
Employee told solicitors firm that liability had been admitted and altered email to confirm so.
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NewsSecond torture claim filed against international firm
232wDechert denies involvement in human rights violations in the Middle East.
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NewsJudicial review probe extends deadline to submit evidence
Lawyers have an extra week to submit evidence to Independent Review of Administrative Law panel.
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NewsSRA considers bid to apply for charitable status
Regulator wants its ‘own legal personality’ and to take advantage of tax benefits.
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NewsLords savage government for violating international law
Government has failed to provide satisfactory justification for violations, says Lords Constitution Committee in damning report.
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NewsMother loses Supreme Court appeal against faith-based charity
Court considered the application of anti-discrimination law to Orthodox Jewish housing charity.
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NewsTop gongs for solicitors in virtual awards ceremony
Law Society celebrates 26 solicitors and firms in ceremony held over three nights.
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NewsCity solicitor drops unfair dismissal claim against former firm
Lawyer brought proceedings against Ince Gordon Dadds and others.
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NewsKPMG creates 'transformation service' for in-house lawyers
'Urgent need’ to automate legal operations in the wake of pandemic, says accountancy giant.
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NewsAppeal courts to have 'final say' post-Brexit transition
Government decides to grant highest appeal courts the power to depart from retained EU case law.
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NewsShoosmiths announces redundancy consultation
Over 50 support staff could lose their jobs, warns national firm.
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News‘Brain fade’ junior solicitor found dishonest - but spared strike-off
Recently qualified practitioner suspended after tribunal accepted exceptional circumstances contributed to her conduct.
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NewsBarrister who assaulted hotel worker with hockey stick suspended
Felix Joel Evans has now qualified as a solicitor.
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NewsNew leaders drafted in to ‘revitalise’ Legal Ombudsman service
New chief ombudsman says he wants to work with lawyers to learn from client complaints.
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NewsSolicitors to be balloted on Society Council reforms
AGM backs 12-year term limits and a changed constituency system.
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NewsMcFarlane: Family court backlogs cut but remote working 'saps morale'
Family division president says there have been more sitting days in family than ever before.
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NewsBuckland defends ‘extraordinary’ Brexit bill
Lord chancellor insists he would challenge the government if it crossed 'unacceptable' line.
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NewsMoJ sticking to RTA Portal start date as rules thrashed out
Civil Procedure Rule Committee discussed pre-action protocol earlier this month.