Latest news – Page 146
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NewsFirm wins legal aid appeal after 96% cull of evidence claim
Costs judge finds exhibit in dispute 'was not duplicative at the point of disclosure or, indeed, at the time it was reviewed properly by the defence'.
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NewsBates accuses Post Office firm of being ‘disingenuous at best’
Sub-postmaster leader says litigation tactics of Post Office made life ‘incredibly difficult’.
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NewsCrumbling courts: ceiling gives way at Reading
Plaster strewn across one of the benches in the magistrates’ court.
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NewsA&O and Shearman announce first merged firm partnerships
A&O announces 32 partners, down from 36 last year, while Shearman elects eight.
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NewsStrasbourg throws out two climate change cases - but finds Swiss authorities at fault
Claim brought by Portuguese young people against more than 30 European countries, including the UK, is ruled inadmissible.
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NewsLawyers' Gaza letter 'based on erroneous legal claims'
Letter of riposte organised by UK Lawyers for Israel has so far attracted more than 1,300 signatures.
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NewsBarristers outperform solicitors early in judicial recruitment process
Judicial Appointments Commission uses 'qualifying test' when applications significantly outnumber vacancies.
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NewsLawyers shun partnership as burnout fears increase
Survey finds reluctance to take on the working lifestyle of partners among many associates.
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NewsFirm floored by 238% hike in indemnity insurance bill
Premium increase wiped out profits at West Midlands firm which was already facing challenges.
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NewsBarrister suspended over unpaid court costs
‘Public should be able to expect barristers to comply with court orders,’ Bar Standards Board says.
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NewsCumbria firm strengthens presence in north east with acquisition
Deal described as ‘major milestone in both firms’ long histories’ by Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors’ managing director.
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NewsSRA disqualifies employee who backdated documents
Solicitors Regulation Authority describes the employee’s conduct as ‘dishonest and lacking integrity’.
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NewsLaw Society consults on 5% PC fee rise
Representative body proposes a £4.20 increase in its call on the annual charge - but the SRA has yet to show its hand.
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NewsFirm fined £17,000 over AML breaches
Latest sanction brings the total of AML fines imposed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to more than £300,000.
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NewsEuropean Court of Human Rights to rule on 'historic' climate change cases
ECtHR to rule on three climate change cases - the largest of which has been brought against more than 30 states.
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NewsWage bill rise pares profits at Travers Smith
City firm’s trading surplus fell from £75m in 2022 to £65m as staff salaries surged.
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News£593 divorce fee escapes 10% hike
Consultation respondents said higher fee could force couples to remain in unhappy or abusive relationships.
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NewsJudge clips Natural England’s legal wings in case against farmer
Quango does not have power to sue for an injunction, despite its attempt to equate powers with those of Solicitors Regulation Authority, judge finds.
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NewsBan for solicitor over 'shambolic' JR proceedings
Disciplinary action taken against owner of Southampton law firm following a referral by the High Court.