Last 3 months headlines – Page 78
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NewsSRA shuts down London firm after three fines in two years
Regulator says owner failed to comply with the code of conduct and insurance rules.
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NewsSolicitor takes late mother's firm deeper into heart of the community
Daughter reflects on firm's achievements since she decided to continue her mother's legacy.
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NewsHistoric firsts: female lord chancellor sworn in by lady chief justice
’Both of these firsts highlight how your office, our constitution in microcosm, continues to evolve and reflect the society which it serves.’
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NewsAdjournment refused in claim against Leigh Day over Shell pollution settlement
'There is no excuse for not having counsel available,' judge tells claimants on first day of three-day trial.
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NewsLord chancellor kicks off discount rate review
Decision on the figure of adjustments to personal injury settlements will be taken by early next year.
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NewsFirm fined £10,700 for over-charging from damages
Firm charged 35% on at least 26 client files when DBA regulations limit deductions to 25%.
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NewsFamily court transparency pilot extended to private law cases
Family division president hopes latest development will improve public confidence in the family justice system.
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News35 bills promised for King’s speech
The number compares with the 21 measures announced in Rishi Sunak’s legislative programme last November.
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NewsMagistrate warned over Facebook comment
Judiciary guidance cautions office holders not to respond to ‘inaccurate’ social media comments.
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NewsSmash but no grab at top wigmaker
Staff at Legal London’s venerable outfitter arrived to find one of the shop windows smashed through.
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NewsCourt of Appeal ‘troubled’ by convicted fraudster’s long wait for sentencing
Unavailability of leading counsel meant sentencing hearing was listed for more than 15 months after conviction.
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NewsYou be the Judge: Sentencing Council unveils interactive platform
Members of the public can see how their choice of sentence compares with ones handed down by real judges.
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NewsPrisons crisis: Mahmood outlines early release plans
Automatic release point to be lowered to 40% for certain sentences under 'emergency measure' commencing in September.
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NewsLegal fees add up to £43m in Nigeria arbitration appeal
Court of Appeal granted Process & Industrial Developments Limited permission to appeal High Court ruling - but dismisses it in a short judgment.
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NewsSRA challenges Dentons tribunal ruling
SDT decision in money laundering compliance case left regulator with hefty costs bill.
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NewsJudge finds fault in Home Office smacking guidance
High court judge ‘respectfully disagrees’ over lawful chastisement.
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News£125,000: more firms raise NQ salaries
Award is international firm Reed Smith's first significant boost to newly qualified salaries since 2021.
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NewsRetired magistrate given formal advice over JP suffix in Times letter
The magistrate wrote to the newspaper in February 2023 about Shamima Begum’s legal situation.
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NewsLegal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards: Dreams of a 'new dawn'
The Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards celebrated trailblazing practitioners, as hope turned to the new government and the dream of a ‘new dawn for access to justice’.
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