Last 3 months headlines – Page 904
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NewsTwo-thirds of ‘miscarriage’ referrals successful
Justice minister - responding to question from Lord Falconer - reveals that 406 appeals have been allowed after referrals by CCRC.
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NewsJust one-third of £18,000 bar course graduates get pupillage
Future of Bar Professional Training Course is under review as statistics show only a minority take the next step to becoming a barrister.
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NewsNiche regulator moves to attract conveyancers from SRA
Council for Licensed Conveyancers is consulting on new PII arrangements that will 'make a reality' of freedom to switch regulators.
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NewsSlaughter and May reveals modest pay rises for juniors
The magic circle firm has announced pay increases of between 2% and 5% for trainees and newly qualified.
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NewsCall for UN action over Turkish lawyers’ detention
Law Society among 10 bodies urging release of two defence lawyers held unlawfully since 6 April.
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NewsMoJ seeks to allay court closure concerns
Justice minister Shailesh Vara says Chichester Combined Court Centre will not close until suitable local alternative provision is in place.
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NewsGo out and win hearts and minds – APIL chief
Incoming president calls on lawyers to win public opinion to force government climbdown.
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NewsDentons embraces agile working across UK offices
The global firm is offering partners, associates and legal executives the option to work remotely for up to one day a week.
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NewsHigh Court allows advocacy fees for case settled on the day
Recorder refused to award fee, saying the case was settled before the final contested hearing had commenced.
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NewsAPIL 2016: no retreat on personal injury reform, says justice minister
Lord Faulks offers few olive branches to PI sector in keynote speech.
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NewsLegal aid firm bullish on national plans
Reeds Solicitors, which has acquired Milton Keynes practice Cartwright Clark, is a member of the big firms group.
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NewsCounty court judgments at lowest level since financial crash
But small enterprises generally fared ‘much worse’ than companies, according to court register operator.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell partners with building society to offer probate service
The partnership with Leeds Building Society will give members access to fixed-fee probate advice.
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NewsBrexit – lawyers’ leave group says free trade will thrive
Lawyers for Britain says UK would be welcomed back to European Free Trade Association.
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NewsLawyers to be questioned over BHS collapse
Olswang and Linklaters could be called into parliament for questioning over their role in the sale of the retailer.
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NewsSlater and Gordon rescued by new lender agreement
Deal with banks to restructure debt repayments over the next three years.
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NewsUnrepresented defendants crowd criminal courts
‘Deeply concerning’ that people are facing serious criminal charges without the support of a solicitor.
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Law Society to discuss concerns over anti-money laundering reforms
Chancery Lane voices fears about the government’s ‘all crimes’ approach to the definition of criminal property.