Last 3 months headlines – Page 897
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Land con barrister disbarred for dishonesty
Philip Pawson, who had never practised, disbarred after dishonesty charge upheld.
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NewsLinklaters board shares £19.6m as profits rise
Magic circle firm reports profits up 4% in year to April 2016. Meanwhile, Nabarro posts 2% rise in half-year revenue.
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NewsConsumer watchdog names new chair
Former local government ombudsman to take over at Legal Services Consumer Panel.
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NewsSmall businesses call for overhaul of civil dispute process
Representative body proposes specialist commercial track in the county court – and ‘beefed up’ ADR.
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NewsConveyancing productivity up 55% in three years
Study by search company shows conveyancers completing one transaction every 2.4 working days.
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NewsSRA sings praises of asylum firms after sector review
Regulator finds areas of poor practice but produces overall positive summary of solicitors handling asylum cases.
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NewsConveyancers urged to publicise fraud email alert scheme
Free Land Registry service sends e-alerts of all activity relating to up to 10 properties.
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NewsLaw Society publishes ‘transparency toolkit’ for firms
Chancery Lane acts ahead of expected Competition Watchdog call for more information about prices and service quality.
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NewsLiz Truss gives hope of imminent LASPO review
Justice secretary tells parliament a timetable for the review of legal aid reforms will be announced shortly.
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NewsGreater protection against ‘stranger stalking’
Home Office says new civil order should not replace criminal prosecutions when they are possible.
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NewsGovernment to announce decision on discount rate for PI damages
Confirmation comes after lawyers started a legal challenge to force action.
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Multinationals ‘failing to check’ contractors, law firm claims
Survey of compliance officers finds UK weakest jurisdiction for due diligence.
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NewsLawWorks Pro Bono Awards: winners gallery
On Monday night Allen & Overy hosted the annual LawWorks Pro Bono Awards, sponsored by the Law Society and presented by barrister-turned-comedian Clive Anderson. Here is our image gallery of the winners, who are also pictured with master of the rolls Sir Terence Etherton.
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NewsSRA intervenes in Bradford legal aid fraud practice
Reason to suspect dishonesty by Mohammed Ayub, convicted of conspiracy to defraud.
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NewsLawyers less trusted than hairdressers – but more than pollsters
This year’s Ipsos-Mori Veracity Index suggests that a lawyer who wants to command the trust of Jo Public should become a judge.
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News‘City powerhouse’ offers trainees £10k for deferral
CMS, Nabarro and Olswang announce voluntary programme ‘to ensure smooth transition’ as they press ahead with merger.
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NewsEmployment tribunals last in line for reform
Law Society welcomes proposals to reform ‘tangled’ system – but says fee reversal must be part of package.
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NewsProfits up 44.8% at listed law firm Gateley
Stock exchange-listed commercial firm reports strong growth in first half.
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NewsNHSLA confirms mediation service after pilot success
Two-year contracts awarded to secure dispute resolution services at ‘lowest possible cost’.
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NewsLegal author and Twitter star Gary Slapper dies
Former head of Open University law school was strong advocate for public legal education.