Last 3 months headlines – Page 772
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NewsBanning the sale of leasehold new builds a 'last resort' - CJC
Civil Justice Council supports steps to increase the protection of homebuyers and help existing leaseholders.
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NewsConveyancers not a 'postbox' for search results
Firm backed by Law Society loses dispute over £68,000 in VAT.
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NewsOutgoing LCJ to chair new justice commission for Wales
New body will address ‘unfinished business’ of landmark Silk Commission as Wales develops a distinct body of law.
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News'They funked it' - LCJ's dismay at inaction on older recorders
Lord Thomas laments inability to persuade the government to take action on limited terms of office.
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NewsWhitehall fudge
Justice ministry’s three-word equivalent to ‘strong and stable’ rolled out by latest incumbents.
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NewsMemory lane
The Law Society Gazette, 20 September 2007 In-house solicitors reel after privilege ruling In-house lawyers must rethink their strategy for dealing with European Commission dawn raids, the Commerce & Industry Group has warned. It follows the long-awaited decision of the European Court of First Instance in the Akzo Nobel case, ...
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NewsNews focus: More questions than answers on Asons
Bolton Council may have been exonerated by a long-awaited report into why it gave cash-strapped Asons Solicitors a £300k grant, but key issues have not been addressed.
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NewsFixed costs fury builds as timetable slips back
Costs experts believe implementation of Lord Justice Jackson’s proposals could be set back by up to a year.
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News19 judges removed as complaints drop 18.5%
Investigations office received than 400 complaints related to inappropriate behaviour or comments in 2016/17.
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NewsLegal Wales: New Supreme Court judge calls for institute of Welsh law
Sir David Lloyd Jones calls for greater devolution in justice system.
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NewsChancery Lane seeks chair for new board
Society seeks a solicitor with skills and experience to fulfill prominent role in the organisation.
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NewsNeumans in administration but high hopes for creditors
Firm shut down earlier this year says it hopes to settle all outstanding claims from creditors.
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NewsAG seeks evidence on 'trial by social media'
Jeremy Wright QC to consider whether further action needs to be taken against latest threat to fair trials.
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NewsExemptions maintained for new data protection law, government promises
Bill to implement General Data Protection Regulation as ‘proportionate regime’ introduced in Lords.
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NewsMore court closures coming, lord chief justice tells MPs
Final appearance by retiring judge before justice select committee.
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Logged in? Portal warning for legal aid solicitors
Government says 11,000 users have accessed the upgraded portal for the first time.
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NewsMoD commited to combat immunity plans as Labour goes on attack
Ministers still intent on pushing through plans which will keep claims away from court.
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NewsGroup aims to build confidence in private prosecutions
Legal and fraud professionals hope to raise public awareness of this area of the law.