Last 3 months headlines – Page 793
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NewsCourt rules ex-clients not entitled to copies of firm's documents
Former clients had wanted material to challenge a costs bill, offering to pay 15p per page.
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NewsSolicitor jailed for 20 years for child sex abuse
Glen Bartlett, who practised in mental health in Essex, sentenced for 'vile' offences in 1970s and 1980s.
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NewsGovernment rules out review of legal services regulation
Justice minister says profession can do more to reform itself without intervention.
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NewsFirm loses appeal against loss of 'dishonest' fees
District judge had said conduct of solicitor was sufficiently egregious to disallow costs.
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NewsWelsh tribunals get their own senior judge
Appointment of president of Welsh tribunals marks further step towards separate jurisdiction.
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NewsGovernment has £31m left to refund after fees ruling
Refund process for employment tribunal claims was fully rolled out in November.
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NewsBusinesses fear rise in 'vexatious' tribunal claims
Just one in 10 businesses believes the Supreme Court ruling will have no serious impact.
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NewsLammy dismayed as government rejects BAME judicial targets
Lord chancellor commits to working towards all recommendations, but there appears to be inaction on some elements.
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Lawyers shun idea of compulsory mediation
Litigation experts also dismiss proposal of greater costs penalties for those who want to go through court.
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NewsPI clampdown continues as police target cold-call offices
Claims management regulator involved in raids on properties in the Nottingham area.
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NewsHeavy jail terms for Turkey's arrested lawyers
Concern at convictions for downloading communications encryption app.
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NewsOmbudsman sounds warning over freelance solicitor plan
SRA warned by complaint handler that consumers may be less protected after plans are introduced.
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NewsConveyancers call for digital efforts to improve home buying process
Government urged to set up website helping public to understand what to look for in a conveyancing fim.
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NewsFive solicitors granted silk as names start to emerge
QC list for 2018 includes fives solicitors, Gazette understands.
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City firm publishes hourly rates in 'transparency' drive
Humphries Kerstetter says decision to be open on fees stemmed from competition authority recommendations.
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Barrister suspended for giving client money 'for food'
Roy Headlam failed to maintain independence, tribunal rules.
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NewsGovernment clarifies legal aid safety net record
Cases eligible for exceptional funding would not be ineligible under the regular scheme.
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NewsBrexit: UK legal services could be left ‘high and dry’, Society warns
Chancery Lane sounds alarm over Canada-style free trade pact - which could require British lawyers wanting to practise in EU countries to live there and seek admission to local bars.
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NewsLaw students take aim at miscarriages of justice
Manchester’s Miscarriages of Justice Review Centre links students with lawyers to try and appeal sentences.
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NewsIt's official: Employment claims soar in wake of fee decision
Figures still lag pre-2013 levels, but lawyers warn employers to put their house in order.