Latest news – Page 290
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NewsSFO receives welcome boost from watchdog
Serious Fraud Office and Crown Prosecution Service praised for proceeds of crime efforts.
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NewsAspiring barrister thrown off bar course wins High Court appeal
Decision by Bar Standards Board was ‘unjust and unsustainable’.
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NewsDistrict judge recruitment crisis 'could take years to fix'
Salary body says multiple factors behind shortfall at judicial rank heavily populated by solicitors.
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NewsPartner profits up 50% at RPC
Insurance and litigation specialist reports impressive financial bounce-back.
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News'Complex and messy': HMCTS urged to share more data
Study identifies need for 'clear, public policies' around how people can access justice data.
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NewsHomeworking firms 'neglecting compliance'
Survey by software provider Access Legal identifies gaps in solicitors’ cybersecurity, data protection and AML measures.
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News‘Wake-up call’: Bar Council warns chambers of cyberattacks
Bar promises more training on cybersecurity following a spate of ‘ransomware’ attacks against legal practices.
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NewsClaimant with amputated leg sues lawyers for under-settlement
Court backs claimant over limitation issue about when he knew of alleged negligence.
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NewsSolicitors could be forced down digital route on LPAs
MoJ and Office of Public Guardian consult on plans for ‘mainly digital service’.
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NewsDWF reports profit turnaround after office closures
Adjusted profits have more than doubled year-on-year, according to listed firm’s annual report.
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NewsSolicitor elected 'first black senior partner' at UK top 100 law firm
Trevor Sterling hopes his appointment inspires greater diversity and social mobility.
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News'Ringing alarm bells': concern mounts over Judicial Review Bill
Ministry of Justice announcement has lawyers fearing the worst as they wait for legislation to appear.
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NewsAshurst partner profits surpass £1m
Turnover at the City firm increases by 10% to £711m after growth stalled last year.
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NewsBill seeks to 'draw a line' on ouster clauses with new JR framework
Government rethinks approach to controversial proposal as Judicial Review and Courts Bill is presented to parliament today.
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NewsBuckland hopes to deter crime with 'highly visible' unpaid work
Lord chancellor outlines plans to rebuild criminal justice system.
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NewsBullish Clifford Chance hails ‘strongest performance to date’
Profit per equity partner up 9% to £1.85m in sixth consecutive year of growth at magic circle giant.
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NewsGovernment seeks regulator for electronic IDs
Consultation on which public body is best placed to regulate providers of secure electronic identity credentials opens.
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NewsHome working helps profits bounce back at Gateley
Dividends return as listed City firm reports double-digit revenue and profit growth.
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NewsBorders bill 'risks driving wedge' between solicitor and client
Law Society issues warning over legislation ahead of second reading in the House of Commons.
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NewsPandemic cooperation keeps clin neg claims out of court
NHS Resolution says it has worked closer with claimant lawyers to settle claims during lockdown.