Last 3 months headlines – Page 551
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NewsAllen & Overy cuts NQ pay
Solicitors qualifying in September 2020 will now receive a minimum of £90,000 a year.
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NewsAll the court’s a stage
Lawyers come up with suggestions for alternative venues that could stand in as makeshift courts.
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NewsSolicitor vexed by village venom
Prosecution case that Harold Greenwood murdered his wife by poisoning was not a strong one.
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NewsI would walk 10,000 steps
Anneliese completed the 10,000 Steps for Justice challenge on her 95th birthday.
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NewsNews focus: Bakers tribunal - Testing the boundaries
While the protracted disciplinary case involving Baker McKenzie underlined the SRA’s commitment to prosecute alleged sexual misconduct, questions remain about sanctions
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NewsCaution over office reopenings
Law Society advises firms reopening offices to revisit health and safety policies.
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NewsPandemic having ‘disproportionate impact’ on protected groups
Legal diversity network insists firms must ensure women, ethnic minorities, LGBT+ staff and disabled communities are not unfairly affected by job losses and pay cuts.
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NewsSRA assesses claims of sexual misconduct in 117 cases
Investigations follow surge in reporting over past six months.
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NewsJunior lawyers demand higher pay for criminal defence work
Government’s criminal legal aid review does not go far enough, says division.
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NewsBSB defends online exams after students raise discrimination concerns
Computer-based exams will discriminate against women, carers and disabled candidates, students claim.
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NewsLockdown legal challenge raises £182k and heads to High Court
Businessman challenges whether lockdown has been lawful and whether tests for lifting it are too narrow.
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NewsWomen advocates enjoy wardrobe revamp
Barrister’s venture claims to be first outfitter dedicated to 'ladies courtwear'.
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NewsDispute resolution giants create pandemic service to ease court burden
The Pandemic Business Dispute Resolution Service will allow small businesses to resolve disputes online avoiding the cost of litigation.
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NewsCPS lawyer reportedly investigated over far-right Facebook posts
Newspaper also claims matter has been referred to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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NewsVirtual hearings with physical jury hubs hailed a success
Academics evaluating mock trial say there were fewer technical problems and jurors were more engaged.
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NewsVideo appointments for whiplash claims still allowed for now
Ban on remote examinations to remain suspended until further notice.
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NewsNo-fault divorce to start in autumn 2021
Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill reaches parliamentary finishing line.
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NewsSRA to step up technology role following challenge success
Regulation is no hard barrier to innovation, final reports on Legal Access Challenge conclude.
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NewsCovid-19 has 'significantly reduced' value of criminal legal aid offer
Law Society says landscape has reduced dramatically and government must do more than it has proposed.
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NewsRetailers secure Supreme Court victory against Mastercard
Supreme Court upholds decision that interchange fees restricted competition.