Last 3 months headlines – Page 967
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NewsTwo ex-members of same firm sanctioned by SRA
Misconduct included making payments to witnesses and using photocopied signature of a team leader.
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NewsOmbudsman hires barrister for 'strong leadership' role
Former chief Crown prosecutor lured from PCC to take over as chief executive.
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NewsBack in the saddle
Injury forced associate Emily Wiggins and her horse, Basil, out of showjumping circuit.
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NewsCBA chair tells solicitors: 'Time to show your solidarity'
Tony Cross QC urges action as London firms mull proposal to withdraw legal aid contract bids.
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NewsLaw Society of Scotland opens door to non-solicitors
Extension of membership announced as part of five-year strategy launched today.
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NewsLaw firm 'makes no apology' following Daily Mail attack
Deighton Pierce Glynn posted response to investigation carried out by a national newspaper.
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NewsPrivate practice bid to boost social welfare law
Law firms offer sponsorship for training contracts at law centres, advice agencies and charities.
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NewsModel jailed for false whiplash claim
Amy Laban had pursued the case after receiving ‘numerous harassing calls’ from claims management company.
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NewsCharities urged to seek specialist legal advice
Organisation investigated after £27,000 loan offered to senior member of staff.
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NewsAction day 43: Gove to be briefed on savings ideas
Practitioner groups present four options at latest meeting with Ministry of Justice officials.
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NewsEnforce family court orders but don’t jail debtors – Society
Chancery Lane calls for more streamlined process for ensuring creditors are paid.
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NewsCoA backs compromise of privilege in death-threat case
Rampton hospital right to insist 'exceptionally dangerous individual' be handcuffed to nurses during legal consultations.
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NewsCPS goes on hiring spree to deal with complex cases
At least 100 prosecutors sought to deal with ‘exceptional’ rise in areas such as sexual offences.
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NewsU-turn over GPS tagging cost in family case
Ministry of Justice agrees to make an exception in funding the cost of providing electronic tagging in family proceedings.
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NewsInsurance giant blames PI for £14m profits dip
Claimant firms have 'worked out how to operate' under new regime, Esure tells press.
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NewsAction day 42: London firms propose withdrawing bids
Practitioner group surveys members to see if firms are willing to pull out of contract tender.
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NewsNew target for female top-earners
Government-backed Davies Review to turn its attention from board composition to executive posts.