Last 3 months headlines – Page 2
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No new legal challenge on tribunal fees as consultation closes
Legal advice network warns that for many low-income workers, the new ET charges will be unaffordable.
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Obituary: Andrew Gregg
Twice president of Bristol Law Society and lifelong aviation enthusiast has died at 80.
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Hong Kong clampdown poses new threat to lawyers
Safeguarding National Security Law came into force this week following an accelerated legislative process.
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Leasehold reform: government undecided on ground rent
Policy will be set out 'in due course' amid speculation that Michael Gove is facing resistance over housing reform.
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PLAG shoots from the HIP
Tension simmers in residential property sector over best way to speed up home buying and selling process.
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Judge apologises for asking if female advocate was pregnant
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office issued district judge with formal advice for misconduct.
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Party escapes £27,000 costs bill in 14-year-old boundary dispute
String of litigation has carried on despite most of the original parties to the claim having died.
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Prison treated solicitor with ‘institutional indifference’
Practitioner obtains writ of habeas corpus for wrongfully detained offender.
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Judge says solicitors’ ‘catalogue of errors’ not excusable
Firm’s application for extension of time was more than seven and a half months late - ‘substantially out of time’.
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Men’s club hubbub
The gentlemen of the Garrick doubtless rang for another large malt as the identities of current members were revealed.
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Former solicitor jailed for paying off witnesses is refused restoration to the roll
Tribunal describes the application for restoration as ‘premature’ - matters leading to lawyer’s removal were of ‘utmost gravity’.
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MPs call for review of super-regulator
Legal Services Act 2007 'does not appear to provide a stable long-term framework', justice committee reports.
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Judge given formal advice over ‘chill out’ remark to counsel
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office says the judge had shown regret for his behaviour which ‘fell short of the standards expected’.
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Police ‘regularly’ signpost accident victims to law firms, ex-sergeant tells tribunal
Officer resigned last year after probe into his contact with victims over their legal options.
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Partnership promotions shrink at Slaughter and May
Magic circle firm announces five appointments, half last year’s number.
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Tributes to Howden Group's Will Bloomer
Chief corporate and legal affairs officer died suddenly and unexpectedly last week.
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‘Know your client’ questions caught out bitcoin money launderer
Woman convicted on one count of entering into or becoming concerned in a money laundering arrangement at Southwark Crown Court.
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Society picks up industry award for disability work
Chancery Lane's head of diversity and inclusion says award is culmination of several years' work.
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In depth: 'It's only the oldies left at 7.30' - benchmarking survey exposes productivity slump
A 1,000% rise in interest receipts has helped law firms stay financially resilient, the Law Society’s latest benchmarking survey shows. But chargeable hours continue to fall.
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Firms urged not to drop aspiring solicitors who fail SQE1
Candidates had their results this week, with reports that some firms rescinded training contract offers to those who did not pass.