Last 3 months headlines – Page 905
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NewsOnline courts guidance must be in ‘plain English’
Thinktank Centre for Justice Innovation says defendants in cases resolved entirely online must clearly understand the consequences of their plea.
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NewsJackson to lead government review of fixed recoverable costs
Court of Appeal judge expected to report his findings next summer.
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NewsTwo-minute silence
A trumpeter sounds the last post at the Inns of Court war memorial at 11am today.
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Mencap sets up volunteer legal panel
Learning disability charity says legal aid cuts have affected access to quality legal advice and support.
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NewsAnother QualitySolicitors firm to leave network
Mander Cruickshank Solicitors says strong ties with the local community more important than a national brand image.
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NewsFunder secures £100m of fresh capital
Calunius Capital investment a sign of the growing flow of funds into the litigation funding industry.
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NewsWill-writer fined £30k after complaints over nuisance calls
Assist Law boasted on its website that it wants to move on from ‘outdated’ traditional methods.
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NewsAppeal backs football Premier League in broadcast copyright row
Pub landlord found in breach of copyright after unsuccessful appeal over showing Danish TV broadcasts of Premier League football games.
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NewsExclusive: barristers face fee hike to plug Bar Council’s pension deficit
Levy imposed in 2010 to meet ‘very significant’ deficit in employee pension scheme has not proved sufficient to meet a growing funding shortfall.
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NewsFieldfisher to absorb commercial law firm
Hill Hofstetter deal will strengthen international firm's presence in UK.
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NewsBrexit: commercial courts can still ‘cut the mustard’, says new Chancery head
Sir Geoffrey Vos insists London can build on its reputation as the dispute resolution centre of choice when the UK leaves the EU.
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NewsSee you in court: judges prepare to sue lord chancellor
Six High Court judges claim they are being unfairly treated over revised pension scheme.
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NewsTruss on judiciary: ‘I can think of no higher calling’
In her first public appearance since the media storm over last week’s Brexit ruling, lord chancellor Liz Truss says the country has the world's best judiciary.
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NewsMoJ unmoved by MPs’ damning verdict on court fee hikes
Justice committee chair says government response to a report recommending concessions is ‘almost offensively perfunctory’.
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NewsGCs can drive gender diversity in firms – legal chief
Guardian legal director tells First 100 Years conference of exercising 'small but real power'.
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NewsPro bono boost for Whitehall lawyers
Government Legal Department has estabished a network to support pro bono and volunteering efforts.
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News‘Viewing centres’ to preserve open justice in online age
‘Justice must not disappear down an Alice-style rabbit hole,’ says senior presiding judge.
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NewsSupreme Court hands down mixed ‘bedroom tax’ rulings
Court finds in favour of two families in discrimination claim against Department for Work and Pensions but rejects other claims.
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NewsRemote firm Keystone Law finds a permanent home
So-called ‘virtual firm’ now has more than 200 lawyers recruited from a host of City rivals.
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NewsMedCo suspends 134 shell companies as new rules kick in
From now on medical reporting organisations must show they are independent and solely responsible for work received.