Last 3 months headlines – Page 438
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NewsForecasters say one-third of lawyers could be in virtual firms by 2026
New business models in pole position to take advantage of changing attitudes to work, says report.
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NewsIBA chief hits out at 'sustainable development' measure
Concern at recommendation for governments to regulate lawyers in line with 'the demands of sustainable finance and the public interest'.
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NewsLaw schools compete for City contracts
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has struck a deal with BPP and Barbri.
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NewsIt’s not our business where and when you work, top-200 firm tells staff
Mishcon de Reya says it trusts employees to be responsible without restrictions on their working practices.
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NewsGovernment reveals long-awaited whiplash portal start date and tariffs
Changes will come into force at the end of May with the advent of the new RTA claims portal.
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NewsMost judges do not feel valued by government - survey
Latest study of judicial attitudes shows only 9% of judges think ministers value them.
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News‘Quisling’: SFO wrong to sack solicitor over pub abuse
Serious Fraud Office did not properly investigate what happened before dismissing senior case controller.
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NewsCivil liberties group unveils bill to replace 'dangerous' Coronavirus Act
Draft legislation would require ministers to publish regular impact assessments on remote proceedings.
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NewsMisunderstanding of drill music leading to unfair convictions, says Justice
Report from working group on racial disparities in the youth justice system makes 45 recommendations.
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NewsPolice stations resume support for video remand hearings
Law Society welcomes joint funding arrangement between Ministry of Justice and Home Office.
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NewsCaribbean cook-along a legal aid hit
Lawyers cook up a storm with lawyer-turned-TV chef Shivi Ramoutar.
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NewsConsumers love online reviews when picking a lawyer, super-regulator finds
Online reviews seen as key to judging standards - but not so much when they’re on law firm websites.
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NewsJudges reminded to be aware of menopause symptoms
Judicial College publishes revised version of Equal Treatment Bench Book.
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NewsCovid regulations accused had right of silence
Appeal finds no implied duty to give details to the police.
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NewsRishi Sunak 'to extend stamp duty holiday'
Chancellor of the exchequer expected to announce three-month extension in the Budget next week.
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NewsOld CPR links reopened as upgrade work continues on new site
Court users also frustrated with listings moving to the gov.uk website.
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NewsBar sanctions under scrutiny in new consultation
Review prompted by claims of undue leniency in matters involving sexual misconduct.
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News18-year-olds would be treated as children under proposed court bill
Conservative MP and former magistrate Rob Butler says court date should not affect how a young person is treated.
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NewsCampaigners accuse government of 'bullying' over £1m PPE case costs
Claimants challenging PPE contracts secure £250,000 costs capping order ahead of May hearing.
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NewsOnly two Crown courts checked for cell safety
Revelation by Public Health England prompts calls for greater transparency.