Last 3 months headlines – Page 764
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Regulatory body could be established to tackle leasehold abuse
Government issues call for evidence on regulating letting and managing agents.
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Appeal court throws out libel claim over CPS press release
Lay readers understand special meaning behind lawyers' words, Lord Justice Simon rules.
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LiPs flock to charity for help - but they're not asking for a lawyer
PSU chief executive outlines the scale of the challenge following the government’s legal aid restrictions.
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£6.2m lifeline for pioneering family court service
Research shows family drug and alcohol courts save public sector bodies £2.30 for every £1 spent.
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Legal geeks - where are the women in lawtech?
Second legal technology start-up event hears of need to overcome unconscious bias.
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Councils seek ABS merger to become more business-like
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster City Council want to merge with LGSS Law.
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High Court braced for £600m Lloyds/HBOS trial
Five former directors may be cross-examined in claim by former shareholders.
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Civil justice overseers back 'presumption' of mediation
Working group of the Civil Justice Council says current ADR system has ‘fundamental problem’.
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Blackstone's v Archbold: Solicitors and barristers back opposing sides
Criminal Bar Association and London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association sought views of their members.
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Fed up junior barristers victims of 'shabby' court listings
Criminal Bar Association says some barristers are refusing to take briefs in certain courts.
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Claimant lawyers 'resisting' mediation, NHS chief tells MPs
New NHS Resolution scheme has resolved just 71 claims in its first 10 months.
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Travel lawyers say jail terms send fraud warning message
Couple imprisoned after private prosecution for making fraudulent claims for up to £20,000.
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BLP and Bryan Cave confirm merger talks
Combined firm would have 1,500 lawyers across 32 offices in 12 countries.
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'Clumsy' lawyers risk appeals after judge clarifies family court powers
Mr Justice Mostyn says sterile, technical objections have caused needless delays.
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US threat to City firms starts to bite, annual survey claims
Big four firm’s sector survey reveals law firms’ desire to match top rates is hitting profits.
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New sports firm pledges to bypass 'army of junior associates'
LEVEL, set-up by four sports lawyers, says it wants to build personal relationships with clients.
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Blockchain deal bodes ill for conveyancers
Digital exchange contracts which could remove the need for solicitors used in Swansea property acquisition.
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Observe and learn, aspiring judges told
A lack of judicial experience should not deter solicitors from applying for judicial roles.
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Brags to riches
If nothing else, the Legal 500 is an excellent test of a law firm’s ability to humblebrag. The annual list was released last week and prompted a flurry of tweets, LinkedIn updates and press releases from excited firms and their marketing managers. But how to show off this achievement without ...
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Mind your ****ing language
Goodness gracious. The legal world, it would appear, is a flipping disgrace when it comes to bad language in the office. According to a survey of 2,000 Brits, 42% of respondents in legal jobs swear regularly at work. The good news is this is well down the league table; a ...