Last 3 months headlines – Page 1107
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NewsResearch bolsters case against legal aid cuts
Falling crime rates indicate that the annual bill will fall by £84m by 2018/19, against the £120m fee saving demanded.
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NewsTop lender urges firms to embrace prudence
RBS still keen to lend to law firms, but says they must be more accountable for their finances.
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NewsFunding fillip for family drug court
Innovative court had faced a ‘double whammy’ of uncertain funding and the loss of its trailblazing judge.
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NewsLegal aid cut threat to family mediation drive
Cases begun before LASPO set to reach their conclusion.
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NewsMental health drive for offenders criticised
Scheme does nothing to address the ‘noticeable decline in available hospital beds’ or the ‘ongoing crisis’ in providing help in the community, critic says.
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Security spending unchanged as courts close
The £30m-a-year bill for security officers has remained flat since 2011 – and is unlikely to fall in the year ahead.
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Best legal outlook since 2007, says survey
The increased optimism reflects signs of growth in the UK economy, says accountancy firm Smith & Williamson.
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NewsHandbags and gladrags
Turning its eye to a Mulberry bag, the Mail missed the really expensive kit on parade.
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NewsStudent lifeline fails examination
Law lecturer who set up a business offering legal advice to students who challenged their results has contract terminated.
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NewsJury’s out in Australia
The conviction of a businessman in Sydney has been regarded as another triumph for bench trial.
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NewsOkoro new HSBC Asset Management GC
General counsel at Baring Asset Management hails ‘once in a lifetime career opportunity’.
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LawWorks chief gets human rights role
Rebecca Hilsenrath, the chief executive of solicitors pro bono group LawWorks, has been appointed chief legal officer at the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
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News‘Chronic problem’ with legal aid in abduction cases
Legal aid in child abduction cases should be granted immediately, High Court judge suggests.
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NewsClifford Chance broadens diversity with ‘CV blind’ scheme
The magic circle firm is reaching out to students outside the Russell Group.
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NewsBias has ‘significant’ effect on verdicts, jury research says
Tests should be introduced to reduce effect of prejudice and ensure burden of proof is understood.
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NewsEstate agents urged to involve solicitors earlier
Help to Buy expected to put more pressure on sector, but legal advice can help to speed things up.
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NewsMinister defends mesothelioma deal
MPs angry at terms of negotiation between government and insurance industry.
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NewsRestore legal aid for housing cases – commission
An independent report on the impact of LASPO stops short of calling for the restoration of all civil legal aid.
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NewsMP plea over aid for murdered teen case
Stella Creasy is urging the government to provide more support for the family of a teenager murdered in Greece.