Last 3 months headlines – Page 883
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News‘Black box’ recorder used in liability trial defence
Firm says the strength of its data proved the policyholder’s case.
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NewsPEP hits £1m at Mishcon de Reya
London firm has made the headlines for handling an action that would thwart Brexit.
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NewsThe judgment to rival War and Peace
High Court judge issues two health warnings over Tolstoy-length epic.
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NewsLinklaters escapes ‘unprecedented’ disclosure order
High Court says strong grounds required to direct a review of e-disclosure in claim against mining company.
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NewsCity lawyer at centre of horseracing ‘bias’ row
British Horseracing Authority instructed member of its own disciplinary panel to provide advice.
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NewsNHSLA figures show clinical negligence claims falling
Claimants’ costs now a bigger percentage of small claims than ever before.
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NewsFewer solicitors on the bench, official statistics show
Nearly eight out of 10 solicitor judges sit as district judges in the county court; only one is a High Court judge.
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NewsShocking infographic highlights housing ‘advice deserts’
Law Society chief executive Catherine Dixon urges government to commission providers to prevent conflicts of interest.
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Barrister suspended for practising while banned
Khalil Hosenbux was suspended in 2013 as a regulated immigration adviser.
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NewsEuropean bar groups seek assurances on Turkey
European Court of Human Rights urged to strictly monitor Turkey’s obligations under international law.
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NewsBrexit bonanza predicted by litigation funder
Sterling’s fall makes UK courts and arbitral institutions more competitive, says Burford.
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News‘Fraud unravels all’: landmark Supreme Court ruling
Insurers can break open a settlement agreement in PI cases, highest court rules.
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NewsProfits surge at Speechlys, flat at Trowers
Net profit soars by a fifth at firm created by the merger of private client outfits.
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NewsAccountants close pay gap on lawyers
Salary gulf narrows as proliferation of paralegals and an oversupply of lawyers force down legal sector pay.
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NewsPro bono hours dip but in-house contribution rises
Just over one in four fee-earners in England and Wales does at least ten hours pro bono – down from one in three last year.
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NewsBriggs: online court needs ‘minimal assistance’ from lawyers
Report published today would see online court become mandatory.