Last 3 months headlines – Page 687
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NewsHFW hails strong year at international offices as profits rise
City firm says US tie-up and international mergers contributed to success.
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NewsSRA asks: when should firms report potential wrongdoing?
Regulation chief calls for ‘mature and grown-up’ relationship with law firms.
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NewsClifford Chance to hire 'tech trainees'
Magic circle firm is seeking applicants to join a special training contract with a focus on law tech.
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NewsSuper-exam provider revealed - but costs still unknown
US-headquartered education giant Kaplan will develop and run the SQE, regulator announces.
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NewsLaw Society Excellence Awards shortlist revealed
Awards recognise commitment, enthusiasm and passion that solicitors dedicate to serving their clients.
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NewsPlans to tackle ‘monster’ disclosure levels approved
Pilot scheme replacing ‘standard disclosure’ will run at the Business and Property Courts from next year.
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NewsLegal consumers report satisfaction - but still won't shop around
Almost nine in 10 legal services consumers are satisfied with the outcome of their matters, watchdog reports.
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NewsHuge spike in SFO money laundering reports
FoI request reveals major increase in reports filed with office.
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NewsTrainees ask for more support as retention season begins
More than 70% say firms should offer support including CV and interview preparation.
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NewsJudge criticises ‘generally unhelpful’ firm over application in VW case
Your Lawyers had applied to extend the time for serving a claim form in group action over diesel emissions scandal.
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NewsFraudster 'stole £79k posing as judge on video call'
News of sophisticated crime comes as the use of video conferencing is set to increase.
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NewsSRA rejects calls to discipline City firm over South African 'corruption'
Labour peer had called for Hogan Lovells to have its authorisation withdrawn and for partners to be sanctioned.
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News'Court of the blockchain' plan for Dubai
Taskforce to apply advanced encryption technology to verifying court judgments.
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NewsCalifornia prepares to lead US profession into non-lawyer ownership
Board votes to create potential reforms after report suggests most consumers are out of reach of lawyers.
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NewsOne year on: 80% of tribunal refunds unpaid
Latest statistics from Ministry of Justice show government still has many millions to pay.
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NewsLawyers strike over safety following Milosevic counsel’s murder
Serbian Bar Association said murder should be seen in the context of growing threats to the safety of lawyers.
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NewsDeparting solicitor admits: I was ill and should have stopped sooner
Kelly Pegg said she was unable to cope in her role as assistant solicitor and failed to keep files up to date.
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Obituary: Andrew Hopper QC, co-author, The Solicitor's Handbook
Andrew Hopper, who died at home in South Wales on 25 July, was, without question, the country’s foremost solicitor in the field of the regulation of legal professionals.
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