Last 3 months headlines – Page 957
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NewsMoJ imposes ‘service credits’ on Capita for missing target
Court interpreting provider continuously failed to meet the 98% requirement stated in the contract.
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NewsLegal aid cuts creating new advice ‘deserts’
Several parts of England and Wales now have inadequate housing law cover which could give rise to potential conflicts of interest, it has emerged.
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NewsConveyancers held liable for rogue client
His Honour Judge Pelling said that Windsor firm A’Court & Co made no serious attempt to comply with anti-money laundering regulations.
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NewsMaking money ‘not main driver’ for council ABS
HB Public Law’s head of legal practice says it was inspired by clients outsourcing.
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Legal teams urged to ‘lead from the front’ on devolution
More than half of the population of the north of England will be represented by an elected mayor.
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NewsCouncil of snore
Lack of sleep seemed to crop up in conversation with some frequency at the Lawyers in Local Government Weekend School.
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NewsGet off your behind and do some work
What ways do readers find of not spending too much time on their backsides?
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NewsMemory lane
Professor Richard Susskind and Lord Justice Neuberger intend to set up a public-facing web site.
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NewsGove's reforms 'not getting through' Number 10
Downing Street offering ‘limited bandwith’ for departments seeking progress.
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NewsBriscoe disbarred for role in Huhne speeding points scandal
Former judge was convicted in May 2014 for perverting the course of justice after she lied to the police.
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NewsMetamorph Law ready to begin acquisition assault
High street consolidator says it is ready to expand on back of alternative business structure licence.
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NewsPI victim gets 100% costs – despite failing with one allegation
'The judge could not properly have deprived the claimant of her costs,’ says Court of Appeal.
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NewsABSs ‘haven’t worked’ and it’s our fault – SRA chief
Paul Philip urges solicitors to form ‘one-stop shops’ with accountants and details plans to allow solicitors to practise outside law firms.
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NewsConsumer panel’s work programme is a mouthful
Masterclass in corporate speak is a hot pub topic. Or not.
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NewsUnregulated firms denied ‘veneer of legitimacy’ through LeO
The LSB had included proposals in its draft business plan and suggested consumers would benefit from access to redress.
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NewsFirms unite to fight Osborne’s PI reform plans
A2J (Access to Justice), backed by 38 firms, accuses insurers of deliberately misleading ministers.
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NewsClaimants defeated in first ‘fundamental dishonesty’ trial
DDJ Eaton-Hart said two claimants had ‘presented a deliberate inaccurate position’.
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NewsLords committee rebuffs curb on powers
Upper house should keep authority to reject secondary legislation, argue peers.