Last 3 months headlines – Page 549
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NewsNew AML reporting duty postponed
HMRC says government will amend UK regulations implementing the DAC 6 measure on cross-border transactions.
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NewsNews focus: Client calls - check your privilege
With police stations under pressure to provide remote communication channels between solicitors and their clients, concerns have been raised that calls are being monitored.
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NewsMcKenzie friends hit a half century
50 years ago this month saw the birth of the McKenzie friend.
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NewsArmy riddles Covid-19 with bullet points
Military majesty is preserved at Bulford and Catterick court centres as they adjust to remote working.
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NewsNQ pay cuts herald tough year ahead
Legal sector analyst warns of uncertain times for junior lawyers as the salary bidding war ends.
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NewsCampaigners planning law centre in legal-aid ravaged Wales
Steering group yet to decide which areas of law the centre will cover but project is at a ‘critical point’.
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NewsHMCTS braced for probate surge
Government hires new staff and retrains existing employees in drive to keep on top of applications once lockdown is lifted.
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NewsTurkey lawyers clash with police over bar reform
Lawyers from around Turkey clash with police during protest against bill they say would damage professional independence.
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NewsSRA closes high net worth client firm over dishonesty suspicion
Regulator intervenes into firm’s founder and principal, prompting immediate closure.
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NewsSimmons solicitors take 20% pay cut
Staff will see their hours and salaries reduced by 20% in a drive to prevent redundancies.
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NewsMoJ pauses legal aid means test review
Ministry of Justice was due to publish findings and consultation this summer.
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NewsNorton Rose Fulbright lays off IT staff
Five business services staff have lost their jobs in a pre-coronavirus drive to improve efficiency.
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NewsSimplify expands conveyancing empire with southeast deal
Acquisition of Cook Taylor Woodhouse creates the largest operator in the London market.
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NewsMagistrates’ court backlog reaches 484,000
Figures released as ministers prepare announcement of 'Blackstone' court venues.
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NewsPM accused of misleading MPs over Lammy race review
Boris Johnson said 16 recommendations for the criminal justice system have been implemented.
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NewsRemote hearings could become default in Commercial Court
Court has continued to function during lockdown accumulating almost no backlog of work.
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NewsSeparate court entrances for domestic abuse victims
Government says family courts will be overhauled after review reveals 'long-standing failings'.
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NewsPI and conveyancing still just 50% of normal, firm warns shareholders
NAHL chief executive tells annual general meeting the business will remain sustainable despite challenges.