Last 3 months headlines – Page 678
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NewsGovernment promises 'better support' to victims in court
Unveiling first 'victims strategy' prime minister says it is not enough simply to bring offenders to justice.
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NewsLondon will remain arbitration forum of choice, says Swiss firm
Brexit could strengthen the UK's reputation as a neutral seat for dispute resolution.
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NewsEx-magic circle chief to steer Vannin to £70m listing
Former Allen & Overy senior partner David Morley to chair litigation funder as initial prospectus announces £70m float next month.
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NewsSolicitors welcome resurrection of no-fault divorce
Justice secretary preparing consultation on legislative reform.
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NewsProcurement in LAA LAA land
The Legal Aid Agency’s procurement for civil legal aid work is descending into farce.
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NewsCrash course in whiplash
Last week’s Commons debate on the Civil Liability Bill lasted three-and-a-half hours, forcing MPs to miss the latest episode of Great British Bake Off.
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NewsMotor skills
Clive Robertson seems to have carved out his dream job: setting up a specialist group at London and south-coast firm Healys devoted to classic cars.
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LSB takes its time Regulators have given themselves two extra months to ponder controversial proposed reforms of the ways solicitors can practise. The Legal Services Board said it would respond to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s proposals – which are vigorously opposed by the Law Society – by 5 November. ...
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NewsLaw firm hits back over Volkswagen costs order
Harcus Sinclair says it was not informed of hearing or asked to submit evidence.
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NewsNews focus: justice goes the distance In Anglesey
As towns across the country are denuded of courtroom provision, pop-up courts using video technology are filling the vacuum. The Gazette goes behind the scenes at one such court in Wales.
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NewsLegal aid 'champion' stepping down after a decade
Legal Aid Practitioners Group praises Carol Storer's skill, energy and dedication.
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News'Balance tilted to defendants' - Law Society lambasts LASPO
Chancery Lane calls for rethink of civil justice reforms after five years.
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NewsLiverpool mayor hails ambitious offshoot of US class action firm
Northern Powerhouse minister Jake Berry joins Liverpool Joe Anderson in lauding SPG Law, which aims to be one the biggest claimant firms in the north-west by the end of the year.
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NewsLegal aid contracts fiasco continues hours before stopgap measure expires
Several practitioners have been trying to sign the relevant government paperwork this week.
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NewsUS class action outfit lands in Liverpool to target VW claims
Arrival of New York heavyweight intensifies competition for a slice of the 'dieselgate' litigation.
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NewsPI firm confirms £700k redundancy costs but overall profits soar
Cardiff practice plans to concentrate more on work outside of RTA claims.
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NewsFirm hire: James Betts joins Irwin Mitchell in Manchester
The Manchester office of national law firm Irwin Mitchell has boosted its education law expertise with the appointment of solicitor James Betts. Joining from Simpson Millar where he led the firm’s Manchester-based education law team. James specialises in education law and is recognised as a leader in the field by ...
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NewsShorter trials scheme goes permanent
Amendments to Civil Procedure Rules will provide for the Shorter Trials Scheme to operate from next month in the Business and Property Courts.
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NewsFirm hire: Samantha Lowerson joins Irwin Mitchell
Samantha Lowerson Samantha Lowerson, Irwin Mitchell The Manchester office of Irwin Mitchell has appointed Samantha Lowerson to its banking and finance team. the Nottingham Law School graduate joins the team as a solicitor after previous experience at both Pinsent Masons and Addleshaw Goddard. Most recently, Lowerson worked ...