Last 3 months headlines – Page 796
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NewsFixed costs plea to stem bout of holiday sickness claims
Government confirms it is in talks to 'identify the most appropriate and effective response'.
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NewsHillsborough charges
Solicitor Peter Charles Metcalf, admitted in 1977, is among six people who have been charged with criminal offences in relation to the 1989 Hillsborough disaster and its aftermath, the Crown Prosecution Service announced last week. Metcalf acted for South Yorkshire Police during the Taylor inquiry into the disaster and the ...
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News‘Frankly Mr Shankly’ – goodbye Rex, King of Liverpool
Solicitor and columnist Rex Makin died last week
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NewsMemory lane
The Law Society Gazette, 5 July 2007 ABS drive is ‘threat’ to quality of advice Legal professionals fear that alternative business structures (ABSs) – a key element of the Legal Services Bill – will compromise the quality of legal advice, according to a report to be published this week. ...
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NewsWhitehall lawyers could be overwhelmed by Brexit
The government’s principal legal advisers could struggle to juggle Brexit demands with their day jobs, according to the Government Legal Department’s annual report.
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NewsNews focus: LASPO four years on
A damning report from the Law Society addresses the devastating consequences of civil legal aid cuts and calls on the government to implement a string of reforms.
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NewsAccess to chief executive 'more important than seat at the table'
Local government lawyers told good governance is 'all embracing concept'.
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NewsChannel 5's blameless take on personal injury
Show was a balanced, fair and informative look at the sector.
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NewsFirm wins remittal of constructive dismissal claim from clerk
Firm said employment tribunal had not adequately explained its reasoning.
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NewsMediation decline may be due to legal aid cuts, government admits
Ministry of Justice says other referral sources have increased but not enough to compensate.
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NewsNo indemnity costs for late acceptance of offer, court rules
Judgment takes on contentious issue of costs for late acceptance of offers in road traffic accident protocol cases.
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NewsLawtech start-ups collect £16m in backing
Nearly half of legal IT businesses started by former lawyers.
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News'Charlatan' ex-barrister jailed for giving immigration advice
Michael Wainwright was disbarred in 2014 but went on to target vulnerable clients through his own business.
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NewsKennedys swallows up Manchester firm in latest merger
Banking litigation expert to be absorbed into larger firm after 37 years.
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NewsCurrency fluctuations help boost profits at Linklaters
Magic circle firm reveals 8.6% increase in pre-tax profit, with equity partners collecting £1.5m.
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NewsSRA backs compulsory publication of prices
Regulator U-turns in response to recommendations of competition watchdog.
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QC pulls out of CBA vice-chair race after 'postman' jibe
Simon Spence said he was not prepared for the ‘personal abuse’ he received form some quarters.
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NewsSlater and Gordon chief Grech quits as lenders take control
Firm says new debt deal provides ’a stable platform for its future operations in both Australia and the UK’.