Last 3 months headlines – Page 732
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NewsWhitehall to offer commercial career path to trainees
Initiative to tackle skills shortage caused by gap in earnings between Government Legal Department and the City.
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NewsReality bites
Love Island has come to an end for another year but Obiter can’t resist a final update from the villa’s one-time resident solicitor.
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NewsYummie Brummie
Specially created dishes by Michelin star Brummie chef Glynn Purnell (pictured, left) will be on the menu at a gala dinner to celebrate the bicentenary of the UK’s oldest regional law society.
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NewsNews focus: Disaster recovery
The Ministry of Justice should be commended for taking urgent steps to save the probation service, but why does it often take legal action for the government to look again at its reforms?
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NewsOnline divorce extension should cut delays
A new component of the online divorce system being set up by HM Courts & Tribunals Service should help cut delays for clients.
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NewsCity profit surge but ‘bumps ahead’
The financial year yielded healthy profits across the City but firm bosses have warned of tougher times ahead.
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NewsCourt rules criminal legal aid reforms unlawful
Changes to the litigators’ graduated fee scheme were based on methods that were ’statistically flawed’.
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NewsJudge throws out inquest negligence claim against Leigh Day
Claimant said human rights firm had not asked the right questions, but court rules criticism was 'unfair and misguided'.
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NewsCosts blow for tardy defendant with 'worse than hopeless' case
Court rules claimant ‘virtually succeeded’ with Part 36 offer accepted 15 months later.
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NewsLawyers warned to uphold 'duty of candour' in court
Law Society reminds solicitors after government was found to have misled court in child refugee row.
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NewsSolicitor placed in charge of English cricket integrity
Meena Botros will ensure domestic cricket meets the ‘highest regulatory standards’.
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NewsVW action prompts new call for 'opt-out' group claims
More than a million motorists could miss out on compensation, Slater and Gordon claims.
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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.