Latest news – Page 186
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NewsStellar performer Macfarlanes pays top earner £3.8m
Mid-sized City law firm ranks as one of London’s most profitable.
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NewsTributes paid to 'much-loved' judge who died in traffic incident
Matthew Mawdsley, formerly of St. John's Buildings, was appointed to the district bench earlier this month.
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NewsLegal aid awareness training for prison staff
Ministry of Justice and HM Prison & Probation Service respond to inspectorate concerns over experience of immigration detainees.
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NewsEversheds' cash pile swells nearly 50% to £160m
Highest-paid partner at international firm received 30% rise in 2021/22.
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NewsSRA to ramp up sanctions for transparency non-compliance
Regulator suggests it will start using new fining powers to clamp down on firms ignoring rules.
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NewsSolicitor prosecuted over allegations of sexual misconduct
Three separate allegations will be heard before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal next year.
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NewsCampaigners consider appeal following Rwanda judgment
Law Society calls on government to ‘commit to taking a measured approach’ to deportations.
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NewsSRA intervenes to shut down two more Metamorph firms
Regulator continues to step in to protect the interests of clients of 'revolutionising legal services' group.
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NewsScotty T whiplash case collapses over Ibiza Instagram posts
Firm secures fundamental dishonesty ruling involving Geordie Shore reality TV star.
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NewsRwanda asylum policy 'consistent with refugee convention', High Court rules
Eight claimants will have their cases looked at again after court finds their circumstances were ‘not properly considered’ by the home secretary.
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NewsMaternity scandal victims join fight against fixed costs
Families of Telford and Shrewsbury scandal say plans for fixed costs are ‘dangerous’.
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News'Leaky ceilings, disgusting toilets, no heating': state of court buildings exposed
Law Society surveyed hundreds of solicitors on whether court infrastructure is fit for purpose.
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NewsUniversity announces 'UK first' law degree to tackle climate crisis
Law school chief says firms will increasingly look to hire lawyers with environmental law expertise.
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NewsJudge pleads for 'scandal' of children’s care to be wider known
'I have no desire to operate in a situation where the public is ignorant of what is going on.'
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NewsCautious welcome for SRA’s indemnity proposals
Solicitors Indemnity Fund replacement must meet three key principles, Law Society says.
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NewsCourt allows costs challenge by client 'not informed' about options
Personal injury firm found not to have settled account through final bill.
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NewsCPS apologises for phone number 'misunderstanding'
Solicitor informed she could not have prosecutor's direct number due to 'data protection rules'.
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NewsKingsley Napley wins claim for unpaid fees from property developer
‘Legally sophisticated’ businessman must pay after negligence counterclaim is dismissed.
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NewsProsecution crisis 'will deepen' without fee increase, CBA chief warns
Kirsty Brimelow KC highlights need for funding parity as government hails progress in rape review action plan.
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News£750-an-hour fee challenge halted as proceedings ‘go awry’
'Charging for incoming emails at the full unit of six minutes is unusual,' costs judge says.