Latest news – Page 24
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NewsSRA investigates as Scots firm’s demise hits thousands south of the border
McClure Solicitors went into administration in 2021, leaving a trail of complaints about property and assets held in trust.
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NewsCall for wider NDA ban after university law change
Misuse of non-disclosure agreements can now be outlawed across the board, say lobbyists.
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NewsMidlands firms to retain identities in triple acquisition
Askews Legal says acquired firms which double its headcount will not be ‘swallowed up’ by deal.
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NewsMoJ silent on Pitcher's future as JAC chief
Helen Pitcher says she intends to complete the remaining year of her appointment leading the body that selects candidates for judicial office.
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NewsAttorney general refuses to answer MPs on representing Gerry Adams
Richard Hermer KC asked about former Sinn Fein president during House of Commons justice select committee session.
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NewsCMS launches another redundancy round
Partners thought to be unaffected by potential loss of jobs in London.
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NewsListed firms defy market volatility to report positive results
Underlying profits and revenue both increasing at Gateley and Knights.
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NewsFunding regulator 'monitoring' Mastercard row
Funder Innsworth to challenge settlement approval in Competition Appeal Tribunal hearing next month.
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NewsBarristers' 'zeal' for their clients putting ethics in doubt
Matters such as the Post Office scandal have highlighted issues with duty to the court, suggests regulator.
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NewsAxiom Ince Five appear before magistrates
Pragnesh Modhwadia, Shyam Mistry and three other former Axiom executives have been bailed until their next court date in February.
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NewsTwo former partners struck off over property title dishonesty
One partner had sought to blame the other but his defence was rejected by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
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NewsSimmons rewards Bristol-based NQs with bumper pay rise
International firm makes 'bold statement' with salary increase that will see newly qualified solicitors earn £96,000 a year.
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NewsCCRC chief quits alleging she was 'scapegoated' over Malkinson
Ministry of Justice welcomes resignation after lord chancellor commenced process to remove Helen Pitcher from post.
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NewsLaw firms warned about risks of sham litigation
SRA issues guidance on detecting and preventing money laundering perpetrated through fake litigation.
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NewsCommission extends consultation deadline on disabled children's social care
Reforms would see a duty to assess clearly set out in law and an end to the postcode lottery for accessing services.
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NewsFormer Mishcon director wins ET claim over commission
Commercial chief's resignation letter accused firm of 'complete lack of respect, honesty and professionalism'.
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NewsCoA hears challenge to ban on naming judges in Sara Sharif family case
High Court order banning naming of judges involved in family court proceedings is at centre of Court of Appeal hearing.
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NewsAI Action Plan: solicitors call for regulatory clarity
'Barely an aspect of our society that will remain untouched by this force of change': Starmer introduces AI action plan.
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NewsProfessional negligence trial adjourned after counsel taken ill
Prejudice to defendant from refusing adjournment outweighs the other factors, judge rules.
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NewsJudge slams council as he denies birth mother contact with four-year-old child
Judgment follows report last November which called for ‘greater focus’ on direct contact with birth parents.