Last 3 months headlines – Page 534
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NewsBar condemns Zimbabwe’s treatment of human rights lawyer
Beatrice Mtetwa has been ordered to stand down from representing her client.
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NewsDon't break quarantine to go to court - Law Society
Discord breaks out between the Law Society and the Bar Council over quarantine exemptions.
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NewsMore firms enter A-level debate
'Qualities shown outside of the classroom’ are more important than grades, says Shakespeare Martineau.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell celebrates 11% profit growth
Times remain ‘extremely challenging’ for everyone, national firm warns.
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NewsComputer says win: funder ties up with case prediction startup
Analysis of historic case data will underpin decisions when assessing investments in legal claims.
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NewsHundreds of thousands face eviction, housing charities warn
Letter to housing secretary calls on parliament to dis-apply mandatory grounds for possession.
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NewsLandlords face new requirements once possession proceedings resume
Continued danger for tenants despite 'real imperative' to reduce number of cases going through the court system.
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NewsCommercial firm BLM to cut 89 roles in home-working drive
Insurance risk specialist will close offices in Bristol and Leeds within next seven months.
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NewsEx-football boss solicitor refused permission to appeal
David Haigh alleged that Dubai conviction had been procured by fraud.
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NewsGovernment finds £3.1m to support litigants in person
Ministry of Justice describes funding as 'key milestone' in legal support action plan.
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NewsBusiness court prepares for technological shift
Court users praise the Business and Property Court for its efficiency during the pandemic.
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NewsLawyers can break quarantine to attend court, says Bar Council
Department for Transport announcement comes after ‘significant lobbying’.
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NewsThe polecat, the piano and the pearl earrings
Law centre solicitor had to deal with an unexpected furry guest.
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News'Procedural muddle': family case came before 15 judges
Court of Appeal judgment highlights importance of judicial continuity.
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NewsPayday loan verdict opens the way for more legal action
Lender breached consumer credit rules, High Court finds in case brought by 12 claimants.
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NewsCity firm sets 'improvement measures' to promote BAME lawyers
Action plan to champion racial equity through wellbeing and learning, community work and client engagement.
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NewsFirms drop A-level requirements
‘Academic performance is not an accurate predictor of performance in a role,’ says Ashurst.
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NewsSocial justice training contracts up for grabs
Legal Education Foundation opens application process for Justice First Fellowship 2020.
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NewsBar students can re-sit 'before December', says regulator
Bar Standards Board apologises to bar school students for distress caused by online exam faults.
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NewsUtah to pioneer non-lawyer ownership in US first
State supreme court approves two-year trial of regulatory sandbox.