Latest news – Page 21
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NewsSRA admits 'teething problems' with super-exam as key target is missed
Regulator believes qualifying examination has been a success, but concedes there are 'hearts and minds to win'.
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NewsSupreme Court dismisses father's habeas corpus care order challenge
Doctrine would apply only in 'extreme or unusual circumstances amounting to the unauthorised detention of a child'.
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NewsRegulator appeals tribunal’s dismissal of Dentons AML charges
High Court hears regulator is appealing last year’s Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal decision on two grounds.
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NewsCivil Justice Council extends deadline for funding review
Extension to 3 March will not delay publication of report into litigation funding sector.
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NewsGovernment lawyers 'acted oppressively' in immigration case, High Court hears
Home secretary and solicitors made ‘untrue and misleading statements’, judge rules in illegal detention case.
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NewsSRA to take no action on 'textbook SLAPP' complaint
Firm did not know that libel claim brought by Russian mercenary group founder was based on lies.
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NewsHigh Court backs solicitors in legal aid appeals
Both firms appealed against the decision of the determining officer at the Legal Aid Agency over criminal trials in which they had acted.
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NewsFormer head of employment takes firm to tribunal over partnership dispute
Salaried partner claims he was unfairly dismissed from national firm.
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NewsPost Office prosecutions set to begin this summer, says SRA
Groundwork has been carried out while the Post Office Inquiry team prepares landmark report.
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NewsFormer law firm partner ‘should have known better’ in trusts breach, CoA rules
Two solicitors and a former tax inspector disregarded the interests of the beneficiaries in a number of transactions.
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NewsUS actor’s ‘council tax illegal’ claim thrown out by High Court
Mercer Boffey emphasised ‘the absolute right in every Englishman’ to enjoy his propery without any control or diminution.
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NewsWe are not politically biased, says CBA - after featuring in Jenrick segment for GB News
Shadow justice secretary spoke to representative body about court backlog as part of an investigation for news channel GB news.
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NewsParole Board 'unfair' to cut prisoner's hearing because of solicitor's late arrival
High Court rules the realistic length of the hearing had been reduced from three hours plus discussion time to two hours.
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NewsRosenblatt owner on verge of collapse as rescue talks fail
Shares suspended as RBG Holdings says it is unlikely to be able to secure funding to ensure its future.
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NewsFunder lent to both parties in former couple’s property battle
Funder provided £90,000 in high-interest loans to client earning £10,000 a year, ombudsman reveals.
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News'Senior and authoritative figure' must guard constitution, say peers
The duty of safeguarding the constitution is currently split between several ministers.
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NewsMoJ missing crucial data for mediation scheme
Family mediation voucher scheme extended but ministers need more data to secure longer-term funding.
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NewsIT worker jailed for child sexual offences barred from profession
Criminal conduct occurred outside work and did not involve use of magic circle firm’s IT equipment.
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NewsFirm ordered to repay fee deducted without consent
Costs judge doubts if £57,000 can be repaid as firm has since gone into liquidation.
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NewsTories targeting AG’s bar career deny playing party politics
Shadow solicitor general says party wants to ensure public confidence in legal system.