Last 3 months headlines – Page 808
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NewsExotic flowers in the jury box
First women to sit on juries faced expected and unexpected challenges.
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NewsNews focus: What the manifestos say about law and justice
The general election manifestos are in – again. Here is a quick-fire summary of the three main parties’ headline pledges on law and justice.
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NewsMcKenzie friend pioneer says no to charges
Veteran criminal defence lawyers speaks to the Gazette.
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NewsStock market pioneer Gateley's chief expected more IPOs
Few firms have yet listed on either the Main Market or AIM.
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NewsOnline court pilot in July - better get used to it, says judge
Solicitors must accept the reality of litigants increasingly acting without representation, APIL conference hears.
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NewsLitigation funder raises £175m to grow business
Burford Capital announces bond issue snapped up on London Stock Exchange.
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NewsLaw Society Excellence Awards open for nominations
Nominations for this year’s Law Society Excellence Awards close on Friday 26 May.
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NewsJackson fixed on knowledge - even over dinner
Lord Justice's enthusiasm for subject goes well beyond working hours.
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NewsEversheds hails results despite dip in profitability
Figures for 2016/17 do not account for merger agreed earlier this year.
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NewsJackson wary of fixed costs for clin neg cases over £25k
Leading judge still committed to principle of fixed costs regime four years after his landmark reforms.
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Conveyancing kitemark holders warned over spoof email
The Law Society has warned holders of its Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation to beware of a malicious email sent from a variety of addresses including a btconnect account. A number of CQS member firms have already received the spoof email, which has the subject line ’Your Ref: Completion Statement’ and ...
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NewsBarrister disbarred over public access offences
Peter Collins failed tor repay his chambers more than £4,000.
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NewsDisgruntled clients offered live chats with ombudsman
’We’re here for them online as well as just a phone call or email away’ says legal watchdog.
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NewsPI lawyers welcome Conservatives' cold-calling pledge
Manifesto says a Tory government would consider banning all companies from making unsolicited calls.
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NewsNo sense in 'pulling the rug' from under SFO, lawyers say
Conservative manifesto pledge to wrap Serious Fraud Office into National Crime Agency is already attracting plenty of flak.
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NewsTory manifesto: May targets professional advisers
Conservatives promise closer regulation of tax and trusts advisers.
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News'Super-league' - Russell Group's riposte on law school quality
University of Leeds says new table gives 'best overall assessment’ of strength of law schools.
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NewsOnline court pilot set to begin this summer
Issues including fee levels and limits on particulars of claim still to be resolved.
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NewsLaw Society agrees next steps in governance shakeup
The Law Society has agreed next steps in an ongoing review of its governance structure that will establish a new Main Board at Chancery Lane. Meeting in Cardiff yesterday, Council agreed that in July a time-limited implementation board (including the office-holders and key executives) will consider proposals for a shakeup ...