Last 3 months headlines – Page 848
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NewsLawyers divided on new white-collar crime offences
Ministry of Justice calls for views on whether further offences are needed to combat money laundering and fraud.
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NewsTop-60 law firm goes flexible after finding desks left empty
Browne Jacobson says one in five staff members work remotely, but it wants 'mogility' proportion to rise.
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NewsHSF becomes second UK firm to get Malaysia licence
Kuala Lumpur office to open in May this year.
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NewsBolton Council admits mistake over ‘secret’ Asons grant
Chief executive of Bolton Council answers questions over £300,000 emergency powers grant to law firm.
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NewsIn-house accountability regime ‘will create climate of fear’
Association of Corporate Counsel says overseas lawyers may be reluctant to consult with UK colleagues.
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Agile working grows as 800 lawyers join rush to ditch their desk
Research shows number of lawyers working for new breed of firms is increasing.
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NewsLeigh Day demands answers after lawyer arrest in Zambia
Firm says senior solicitor was detained without food or water for four hours.
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NewsNumber of solicitors taking silk highest ever
Six solicitor-advocates have been appointed Queen’s Counsel in this year’s selection round, of 13 who applied.
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NewsKWM trainees face axe as depth of money woes becomes clearer
Trainees’ contracts with European arm of international firm will be cancelled tomorrow.
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NewsMinister shows no sign of budging over PI reforms
Debate also suggests confusion over extent of the consultation for reforming the sector.
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NewsCompliance fears over measures to tackle ‘ghost’ solicitors
Criminal legal aid solicitors warned of new contractual requirements ahead of duty rota deadline.
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NewsJackson hears from claimants over fixed costs
Meetings with claimants and defendants open review of fixed recoverable costs.
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NewsClaim form served late but dismissal application rejected
Claimant firm had attempted to deliver form in person on afternoon of service deadline.
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NewsJudge refuses to allow amendments filed a year after request
Court says it would have refused proposed changes even if they had a realistic prospect of success.
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NewsCity solicitors slam latest super-exam proposals
City of London Law Society says revised proposals will put consumers at risk and damage profession's reputation.
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NewsGig economy needs new employment laws – Law Society
In disputes about employment status, default position should be 'employed', Chancery Lane proposes.
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NewsTrainee solicitors underpaid and overworked, research finds
More than one-third being paid below recommended minimum salary.
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NewsCPS staff ‘working hard to keep sinking ship afloat’
MPs will discuss concerns about funding of the Crown Prosecution Service in a debate tabled by former shadow attorney general Karl Turner.
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NewsLegal Ombudsman divorced from reality
Complaints-handler joins the Divorce Day clamour. But might we make a suggestion?
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NewsJustice should be higher up Brexit agenda, MPs told
Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association and Criminal Bar Association give evidence to justice select committee.