Last 3 months headlines – Page 662
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NewsThe importance of getting paid
First rule of practice: ‘Don’t leave the office without money in the client account’.
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NewsQuestions raised over future of divorce centres
Sir Andrew McFarlane says 11 centres are being ‘phased out’.
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NewsFirms warned of PI refunds after Herbert case
Solicitor James Green says a new industry may be emerging.
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NewsJustice Alliance in the dark
Campaigners will be holding a vigil in London on 16 May to ‘shine a light on justice’.
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NewsAmbridge over troubled water
Radio 4’s fictional village certainly isn’t a legal advice desert.
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NewsCourt security staff seize 473 knives in four months - at one site
Family division president says carrying a knife has become a facet of everyday life.
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NewsWitness statements set for reform
England and Wales could lose out to competition from New York, Singapore and continental Europe if jurisdiction fails to tackle excessive cost.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell axes partners as it seeks 'continued profit growth'
Firm confirms ‘small number’ of partners will be leaving.
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NewsCourt closures: new 7.30am-7.30pm travel benchmark
Ministry of Justice responds to pressure to cut court journey times.
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NewsPanel to clarify legal status of smart contracts
LawTech Delivery Panel taskforce seeks views on crypto-assets under English private law.
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NewsCouncil faces huge legal bill after nuns cleared over fraud 'conspiracy'
High Court decision in favour of Sisters of the Holy Cross appears to be the final chapter in a nine-year saga.
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NewsBuckland becomes prisons minister in justice reshuffle
Non-lawyer picks up court reform portfolio as Lucy Frazer QC is promoted to solicitor general.
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NewsInns of Court seek to re-enter Bar training market
New bar professional training course billed as a more flexible and lower cost alternative.
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Advice charity ceases trading amid financial woes
Advising Communities says it prevented 169 people from being evicted or becoming homeless in 2017/18.
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NewsGallery: Law Rocks London International Disputes Week
Three law firm bands show that lawyers know how to have a good time.
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NewsFormer solicitor jailed for historic abuse
Police chief says Stuart Eager’s crimes were 'shocking and depraved'.
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NewsDomestic abuse victims latest to test video court hearings
Justice minister says early feedback shows technology is having a positive impact on case progression.
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NewsGrowing workload, new systems and job cuts - McFarlane says 'thanks'
Family division president praises HM Courts & Tribunals staff for working hard during a difficult time.
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NewsPress gets a new window into family courts
Draft guidance says courts should assist journalists and bloggers applying to relax reporting restrictions.
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NewsClosed firm to pay employee after texting him not to come in
Employment tribunal makes maximum award to former worker at Lancashire firm.