Last 3 months headlines – Page 885
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NewsVideo: Liz Truss becomes the new lord chancellor
Former environment secretary was sworn in at a ceremony in the High Court on Thursday.
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NewsSolicitors who ‘embarrass’ Legal Aid Agency face sanctions
Clause appears in 90-page document outlining standard terms for new criminal legal aid contract.
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NewsTruss places courts reform ‘high on my agenda’
Lord chancellor’s first sign of her priorities at her swearing-in ceremony.
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NewsAccountancy firms set for further expansion into legal market
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales applies to become an approved regulator of five reserved activities.
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NewsScottish peer handed civil justice brief in Ministry of Justice
Barrister to handle relations with profession and Sir Oliver Heald receives legal aid brief in new ministerial portfolios.
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NewsChambers given flexible-working help
Bar Council chairman Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC says self-employed bar should, in theory, have flexibility to work when they wish.
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NewsSupreme Court allows insurance claim even though it involved a lie
Insurance industry furious at decision that lie was irrelevant to the claim and immaterial to the right to recover damages.
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NewsiPhone evidence ‘could be more effective than court hearing’
HMCTS digital director Kevin Gallagher says technology is a key enabler in civil reforms.
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NewsJudge admonished over fraud finding and exclusion of claimant
Court of Appeal expresses regret at findings of fraud, but says original claim should still be dismissed.
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NewsSolicitors invited to bid for work through auction site
Consumers post their legal need online and choose from providers willing to do the work.
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NewsNew calls for leasehold reform to end transaction delays
Conveyancing Association says first-tier tribunal should hear all cases not resolved by a property ombudsman.
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NewsCashier jailed and banned after taking £728k from City firm
SRA notice states finance employee misappropriated funds over more than two years.
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NewsCity calls for new investment to speed litigation
Maintaining UK's 10% of global market for legal services should be a priority for government, says TheCityUK.
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NewsAccident helpline group admits PI numbers falling as reforms loom
Group says it has contingency plans for the PI reforms and will be ‘well positioned’ to adjust to any changes.
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NewsFranchise scheme ‘moves profession into 21st century’
Solicitors will pay a fixed subscription and a percentage of fees to use firm's brand name.
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NewsClaims companies rapped by ad watchdog over settlement boasts
Rulings followed separate complaints from Lloyds Banking Group.
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News‘No disrespect to Liz’: select committee chair joins criticism of Truss appointment
Bob Neill MP questions credentials of 40-year-old qualified accountant Truss to fulfil role of lord chancellor – sparking allegations of misogyny.
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NewsProfits and revenues up at Stewarts Law
Litigation specialist hails ‘solid set of financial results’.
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NewsArbitration scheme extends to parental responsibility disputes
Former shadow justice secretary Lord Falconer says courts are under significant pressure.