Last 3 months headlines – Page 165
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NewsNorth-east firm’s community fund gives thousands to good causes
Muckle LLP has given out almost 700 grants, totalling £658,169.80, through its charitable fund over the past two decades.
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NewsJudges 'encourage' parties to let junior counsel speak in court
Parties will be asked whether a speaking role has been considered for junior advocates.
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NewsInternal complaints procedures 'are not ADR', Court of Appeal hears
Case centres on nuisance claim brought against Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.
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NewsMagistrate given formal warning over 'disparaging comments'
The Judicial Conduct Investigations Office found the magistrate was 'unprofessional and failed to show self-awareness'.
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News'I did not favour silks in JAC competition', judge tells tribunal
Martin Chamberlain gives evidence in discrimination claim brought by solicitor Ashok Ghosh against judge and Judicial Appointments Commission.
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NewsA&O investigating cyber attack on its IT system
Firm says detailed cyber forensic work is underway and affected clients are being contacted.
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NewsProsecutor suspended for 'pursuing romantic interest' in defendant
Bar tribunal makes findings of professional misconduct in relation to the CPS prosecutor.
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NewsSRA appeals 'astonishing' £5,000 tribunal costs order
Regulator's appeal against SDT costs order is a first, court hears.
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NewsMagistrates not always following the law when defendant remanded in custody
Legal thinktank finds reasons rarely given for decisions and 'notable disparities' in outcomes for non-white defendants.
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News'A remarkable leader': Legal sector pays tribute to Lord Judge
Lord chancellor and lady chief justice lead tributes to genial former lord chief justice.
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News'No confidence': New front opens in CILEX civil war
Rebuff for CILEX members who demanded special general meeting on plans for SRA to regulate legal executives.
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NewsBomb scare at Royal Courts of Justice
Police were called and the building evacuated after a suspect device was reported.
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NewsMagic circle firm wins £2m dispute over past and future fees
The firm sued subsidiary companies of its former client over unpaid legal fees totalling more than £2m.
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NewsMemory lane
A makeover at the RCJ, referrals of the future and fusion in Australia: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.
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NewsPost Office solicitor 'gutted' for victim - but says she was kept in the dark
Former in-house lawyer says Post Office board ‘clearly knew’ about Horizon issues but chose not to tell her.
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NewsLegal chiefs urge defence solicitors to keep the faith
Practitioners told legal aid challenge will be heard next month and advisory board will make regular recommendations.
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NewsFormer Deloitte solicitor charged over alleged kiss at office party
Solicitor denies committing misconduct at social event in expensive London hotel.
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NewsRetired? Come back pro bono, charity suggests
New initiative from National Pro Bono Centre encourages and supports lawyers to volunteer their sevices in retirement.
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NewsUpdate clients on cost increases or face sanctions, lawyers warned
Legal ombudsman says clients should never be surprised by the bill they receive.