Last 3 months headlines – Page 1025
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NewsLegal leaders join hands against client snooping
Professional privilege must be protected from state surveillance, Law Society and Bar Council demand.
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NewsOmbudsman hires lottery fund chief
Ian Brack takes on responsibility for expansion in jurisdiction.
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NewsPublic access barrister named as ‘a risk’ to clients
In unprecedented ruling, ombudsman publishes details of Birmingham barrister who has been subject to 25 complaints.
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NewsJudge quashes ‘generous interpretation’ of Mitchell
High Court overturns relief from sanction granted to a party that filed document 18 days late.
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NewsSelf-service power of attorney taking over, government boasts
Cabinet Office paper says digital lasting powers of attorney process has fewer errors than traditional forms.
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NewsIT failure throws courts into ‘chaos’
XHIBIT provides hearing information for nearly 100 Crown court sites.
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NewsGovernment kicks asbestos review into long grass
Justice minister says review will happen but gives no details about when or how.
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NewsNew police courts ‘can speed up justice’
Criminal justice system ‘inefficient and slow’, says former prison governor.
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NewsQuindell calls in accountants to review cash plans
Group insists current trading position is ‘robust’ despite share price tumult.
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NewsJudge issues ultimatum on ‘absurd’ £1.3m dispute
'Flabbergasted' Mr Justice Holman persuades parties to settle after threatening to limit their submissions.
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NewsMerger to create criminal defence giant
Cartwright King continues expansion with First Law Partnership deal.
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NewsPI firms prepare challenge to whiplash changes
Government says cab-rank rule for medical experts ensures independence and competition.
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NewsParabis gets £13m private equity injection
Duke Street says money will fund ‘significant change’ at national firm.
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News‘Earn your seat at the table,’ GCs told
Shell legal director pledges support for Law Society’s GC350 engagement programme.
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NewsOsborne hits tax break for incorporating firms
Autumn statement announcement reduces advantage of limited company conversion.
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NewsNHS increases use of sleuths for suspect claims
Commissioning of private surveillance has increased significantly in five years.
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News‘Mad’ Frank the litigator
We recall the later career of ‘Mad’ Frank Fraser, who died last month.
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NewsTransparency urged on ‘right to light’
Law Commission recommends clarifications in the law and simplified procedures.
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News‘Public access’ barrister disbarred for dishonest conduct
Michael William Wainwright had worked for client directly despite not completing public access training.
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NewsMoJ chief admits cuts rushed through without research
Permanent secretary says cutting spending was ‘imperative’ and the only evidence required.