Last 3 months headlines – Page 99
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: 'I felt I was fighting for my life': Stratford duty solicitor describes being pinned down by court security
Gazette speaks to duty solicitor involved in Stratford Magistrates' Court incident - who says he does not feel safe to return.
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NewsSRA warns of ‘improper practices’ in mass claims sector
Warning notice and guidance follows discussions with financial services regulators.
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NewsExclusive: judges take action to improve court security
Group of senior judges and HM Courts & Tribunals Service officials set up in response to assault on Judge Perusko last year.
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NewsPost Office live: Former head of criminal Jarnail Singh worried about brand reputation
Follow our live blog from the public inquiry into the Post Office Horizon scandal.
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NewsPost Office lawyers held secret meeting with judge to stop disclosure
Solicitor also admits he failed to comply with his duties in handling expert witnesses.
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NewsNeurodivergent lawyers let down across legal sector, finds survey
New poll finds high levels of discrimination and reluctance to be open about neurodiversity.
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NewsLegally Come Dancing
Furnival Chambers is hosting Return of the Glitterball in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
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NewsIn depth: Probate modernisation can't happen until 37-year-old rules are updated
With the Probate Registry set to handle a projected 350,000 applications a year, modernisation of the process is increasingly urgent. But digitisation is contingent on updating 37-year-old rules.
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News‘Dine and dash’ solicitor struck off over £60 Harvester bill
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal says a strike-off was the ‘only appropriate sanction’ to deal with the convicted fraudster.
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NewsCouncil had no duty to prevent psychiatric harm
Wokingham Borough Council obtains charging order as appeal throws out taxi driver's claim.
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NewsSolicitor ‘injured’ in incident with court security officers
London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association demands ‘immediate suspension’ of all court security staff involved.
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NewsIndependent BSB? That's for us to decide, Bar Council tells MPs
Justice committee raised suggestion of formal separation of representative and regulatory arms of the bar in a letter to the lord chancellor.
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NewsProfits edge up as NAHL pushes more enquiries to in-house law firm
Listed company behind National Accident Helpline brand is focusing on expanding its integrated practice National Accident Law.
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NewsPost Office live: Solicitor said disclosure may give victims 'ticket to the Court of Appeal'
Follow our live blog from the public inquiry into the Post Office Horizon scandal.
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NewsPost Office solicitor rejected ‘grumbling’ defence disclosure requests
Martin Smith took a robust stance on disclosure in belief that IT system was safe, public inquiry hears.
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NewsSolicitor strung along client for 16 years with false case updates
Experienced Slater and Gordon solicitor created false story about arbitration awards and defendant appeal.
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NewsPrivate equity snaps up Slater Heelis
Blixt builds on collection of regional hub firms with acquisition of established Manchester outfit, as Leeds media and sports outfit sells up to Midlands practice.
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News21st century justice: Society proposes publicly funded online legal guidance tool
Interim report of 21st Century Justice Project lists 'actionable simple ways' to future-proof justice system.
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NewsBridge too far for jumpers
Bridge jumping was once a fashionable sport in both England and America. It was viewed with disdain by the judiciary on both sides of the water.
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News‘Public access barrister’ practised while suspended
Bar Standards Board says disbarment shows ‘seriousness of misconduct as well as repeated nature of failures to comply with regulatory obligations’.