Last 3 months headlines – Page 574
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NewsEnd in sight for probate delays
HMCTS said the probate service will return to normal in the next few weeks.
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NewsImprisoned former LiP fails Denton test over appeal four months late
Court of Appeal refuses application to allow notice to appeal after ruling case was ‘extremely weak’.
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NewsPrisons maintenance company cost £4m to set up after Carillion collapse
Chief executive of Gov Facility Services Limited says initial period was 'extremely challenging'.
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NewsFreshfields threatens to fine partners for 'inappropriate behaviour'
The magic circle firm is establishing a conduct committee to ensure ‘inappropriate behaviour is called out and acted upon’.
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NewsMedical charity condemns ‘fixed costs at all costs’ approach
AvMA warns that specialist solicitors will vacate clinical negligence market for lower value claims.
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NewsRegulator warns barristers against heated Twitter debates
BSB says barristers can be punished for their behaviour online, even if they were posting in a personal capacity.
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NewsNews focus: Making Welsh law more accessible
Ahead of Thursday’s landmark report from the Commission on Justice, speakers at this year’s Legal Wales conference hailed a ‘generational’ opportunity to simplify a mountain of legislation.
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NewsSlater and Gordon's Quindell claim settles on steps of court
Settlement ends two-year litigation over £637m acquisition as firm announces Leeds office closure.
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NewsDown and out at the law crammer
My old alma mater, of which I am apparently one of the oldest living graduates, appears to have moved up in the world.
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NewsRed and Green should never be seen
City law firm Bates Wells was at the heart of a (law-abiding) 'climate strike' demo.
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NewsDressing the part
Labour MP Jess Phillips was disillusioned with the reality of going to court.
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NewsLay member of family rules committee quit after lack of progress
Family Procedure Rule Committee has been without a lay member for more than a year.
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NewsEx-Dechert staff targeted by snoopers, partner claims
Kazakh mining group ENRC allegedly tried to question former employees about partner Neil Gerrard.
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NewsBar regulator to keep evidence in the cloud
BSB will implement software which stores documents in digital form, allowing staff to share evidence more easily.
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News'No more excuses': equality watchdog lays down law on NDAs
Equality and Human Rights Commission says lawyers should be up to date with their regulatory obligations.
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NewsDouble whammy: claimant loses appeal and found fundamentally dishonest
Taxi driver failed to disclose his credit cards when presenting credit hire claim.
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NewsPush for tougher line on witness statements
Recommendations to be considered by senior judges in November.
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NewsToo expensive to translate SQE into Welsh, says SRA
Regulator suggested allowing students to write their answers in Welsh but was reluctant to translate the question papers.
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NewsGateley partners pledge support with share lock-in
Some 70 partners have agreed to restrict the number of shares they can sell in the next five years.