Latest news – Page 164
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NewsPrison lawyers reveal shocking struggles to see their clients
Solicitor says report provides a 'small snapshot' of the widespread serious delays and lack of appropriate facilities.
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NewsBig firms under costs pressure as salaries rise faster than revenue
Analysis of newly published accounts at CMS and Trowers & Hamlins reflects wider sector trends.
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NewsWasted costs order refused against representative who 'did his client's bidding'
Employment judge blames client’s behaviour for lay representative's failure to deal with case appropriately.
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NewsPatent 'secret commissions' group claim set for trial
Court of Appeal rules that claim against IP firm may proceed as a representative action.
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NewsJustice committee chair appointed honorary KC
Sir Bob Neill MP awarded title for helping to uphold the rule of law, and advocating for the judiciary and legal profession.
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NewsTesco driver paid to stage crashes ordered to pay £18,000
County court judge describes case as 'fraud and conspiracy of unprecedented scale'.
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NewsFour in 10 civil legal aid providers intend to quit fragile sector in next five years
People facing eviction, abuse and needing care will suffer most from shrinking provider base, Law Society warns.
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NewsOnly one solicitor makes KC grade
KC Selection Panel announces 95 new silks ‘from a diverse range of backgrounds’.
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NewsSolicitor jailed for jury internet search suspended for eight years
Former Irwin Mitchell associate was ‘mortified’ by her momentary mistake which led to an aborted trial.
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NewsArbitrator in $14.9bn case jailed following intervention by Malaysia
Arbitrator’s sentence in Spain highlights need to be alive to risk from potential breaches of process, experts warn.
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NewsPublic not at risk from Post Office solicitors, says SRA
Regulator issues second statement in quick succession to clarify its position.
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NewsFormal advice for High Court judge over late judgment
JCIO says the judgment was issued more than a year after the hearing and no indication was given to the parties when it could be expected.
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NewsFujistu boss egged on witness to fight ‘nasty’ sub-postmaster in court, inquiry hears
Security manager talked about ‘hanging people out to dry’ ahead of Lee Castleton case.
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NewsMail sting: Immigration solicitor fails with complaint to press watchdog
Suspended practitioner said that articles were inaccurate and breached rules on use of clandestine devices and subterfuge.
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NewsHefty fine for law firm owner who relied on 2003 AML manual
Compliance officer fined £14,100 for breaching regulations for ‘longer than was reasonable’.
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NewsCompetition authority has power to require overseas documents, CoA rules
Decision overturns a Competition Appeal Tribunal ruling in favour of motor manufacturers BMW and VW in cartel claim.
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NewsTributes paid to international legal giant Stephen Denyer
Law Society director of strategic relationships and former Allen & Overy regional managing partner dies at 68.
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NewsNorth west firm makes big move into Manchester
Firm has already established six offices across Lancashire and Cumbria.
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NewsProfessional bodies call for private prosecution probe
Government asked to revisit the recommendations of the Justice Committee inquiry on safeguards.