Last 3 months headlines – Page 361
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Landmark privacy case begins at Supreme Court
Five justices consider whether someone under criminal investigation can have a reasonable expectation of privacy before they are charged.
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Arbitration Act comes under the Law Commission’s microscope
Reform ‘may be required’ in face of competition from overseas jurisdictions.
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One third of big firms 'actively considering IPO'
Interest suggests demand is growing for external capital to fund expansion plans.
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'Experienced' LiP refused adjournment for pro bono counsel's unavailability
Judge said absence of barrister in £5m professional negligence claim is significant but not overwhelming.
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Labour picks non-lawyer as shadow justice secretary
Steve Reed steps in to the shoes of David Lammy, promoted to the foreign secretary.
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Regulators and younger investors shift City priorities
Annual culture and conduct forum hears of shift from ’greed is good’.
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‘We’re freezing!’ Lawyers grumble as courts heating packs up
Solicitors and court staff are having to wear coats and gloves indoors as temperatures plunge.
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SRA’s chargeable hours under scrutiny - in a case about inflated hours
Tribunal cuts regulator's cost bill by £15,126 after finding 'duplication' in work.
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Ex-barrister who harassed former lover has life sentence quashed
Sentence was 'manifestly excessive and wrong in principle' Court of Appeal rules.
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Commercial property expert steps down after 48 years
Michael Payne 'has been a key architect in the history and progress of mfg Solicitors and he leaves a huge legacy'.
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Mystery surrounds solicitor's case five days after arrest warrant
Mr Justice Fancourt's decision in relation to Soophia Khan, 41, has since made national headlines.
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A life of crime, law and riches
In the 19th century requirements for entry to the American bar were less stringent.
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Raab’s choice of pudding irks the bar
Lord chancellor turned down annual bar conference in order to open Christmas festival in his Surrey constituency.
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Myrie struggles to comply with spirit of SRA bash
BBC News presenter Clive Myrie is an accomplished host, but he struggled to get much response from the audience as he sat down for a chat with SRA leaders.
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News focus: Efforts to curb ‘SLAPPs’ gaining momentum
Journalists, campaigners – and lawyers – are fighting back as the rich and powerful allegedly seek to avoid scrutiny by bogging down critics in financially crippling litigation.
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Official judgment portal set to go live
National Archives digital director John Sheridan says the free repository of court judgments ‘is the right thing to do’.
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Listed firms buoyant after reporting half-year profit rises
Knights and Gateley both optimistic about coming six months after promising half-year figures.
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Clyde and BLM tight-lipped on merger reports
Merged practice would have 3,300 legal professionals worldwide.
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Law firms join Black Friday bandwagon with host of special offers
Discounts and promotion codes dangled before clients on ‘biggest shopping days of the year’.
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MoJ remodels housing emergency scheme to address concerns
Housing loss prevention advice service would incorporate existing court duty scheme and early legal advice.