Last 3 months headlines – Page 564
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NewsBrain-damaged claimant should not learn of £6.7m award, court rules
Injured man not considered to have sufficient understanding of what settlement covers.
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NewsPolice figures confirm 193,000 suspects were 'released under investigation'
Law Society briefing paper recommends time limits and central register of cases.
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NewsAmazon hits US legal market with IP law firm network
Retail giant says free link with law firms will allow businesses greater protection in its stores.
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NewsSFO ‘significantly behind’ in dealing with backlog of digital evidence
Resourcing is affecting how quickly the SFO can deal with increases in digital material, an inspectors' report has found.
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NewsSolicitor's 'off-book' fees showed dishonesty, SRA tells court
Immigration lawyer urges High Court to uphold tribunal's £10,000 fine on appeal by SRA.
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NewsStaff at trade union law firm to strike over pay
Thompsons says it is willing to get round the negotiating table to prevent industrial action.
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NewsFreshfields hearing adjourned after closing submissions
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal expected to deliver its verdict in Ryan Beckwith case tomorrow.
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NewsTributes paid to visionary US litigator Urquhart
Partner was driving force behind growth of global firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan.
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NewsIreland adopts LLPs - and a new complaints regime
Justice minister announces commencement of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority Act.
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NewsBig Four giant EY beefs up legal offer with new hires
Big Four professional services firm increases its legal partner count by five.
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NewsLegal profession excels in social mobility league table
Firms dominate voluntary index of the top employers recruiting from a broader talent pool.
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News'Person A' instigated contact, tribunal hears
Sixth day of hearing into conduct of Freshfields partner hears cross-examination by prosecution.
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NewsOmbudsman floats publishing ‘annual review’ of worst offenders
Legal watchdog also proposes publishing details of all complaints rather than only those that make it through the system.
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NewsActions over powers of attorney ‘at record high’
Court of Protection received 721 applications to censure or remove attorneys in 2018/19, law firm says.
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NewsMoJ to consult on legal aid means test next summer
Department conducting 'complex' review as Labour MP Jess Phillips calls for blanket availability in domestic abuse cases.
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NewsTrickster painted into a corner
19th century 'spiritualist' met her match in the form of great New York criminal lawyer ‘Big Bill’ Howe.
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NewsRoving Tories Buck the trend
Lord chancellor opted for a pre-recorded message when unable to attend his Conservative conference key note speech in person.
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NewsTake it to the Bridge rock the world
Howard Kennedy band performed ‘Proud Mary’ at the IBA in Korea.
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NewsEighty years on, a poignant reminder
Official report card of Clifford-Turner partner’s flying accident highlights a very different Britain.
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NewsFlexible court hours pilot to cost £1.3m
HMCTS confirms total estimated spend for controversial project after the Gazette submitted a freedom of information request.