Latest news – Page 335
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NewsBuilding Safety Bill gives leaseholders 'worthless' legal right
Law Society says cut-off date for taking action against developers over unsafe cladding is insufficient.
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NewsCourt denies relief from sanctions after nine-year delay in application
Claimant had said he could not find a lawyer willing to take on his case during hiatus.
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NewsULaw cashes in on online learning as profits soar
Law school's profit before tax rose by 93% in the year ended 30 November 2020.
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NewsComplained-about conveyancers to pay more for ombudsman
Council for Licensed Conveyancers proposes rule change to strip out cost of complaint service.
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NewsMishcon sets up £150m litigation arm
City firm has teamed up with Harbour Litigation Funding to 'meet the developing needs' of its client base.
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NewsPublic wants outright cold call ban after most tormented by CMCs
Three years after legislation, survey finds continued anger over calls about personal injury claims.
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NewsCPS and Pinsent Masons among top 10 'family friendly' employers
Work-life balance charity judged organisations on culture, policy and practice.
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NewsFixed costs extension helps those with deeper pockets - Law Society
Data used to justify announcement 'both out of date and drawn from too narrow a pool of cases', says president.
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NewsEversheds embarks on junior hiring spree
The firm has recruited 34 external NQ associates, as well as retaining 90% of its own cohort.
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NewsSecret soundings for judiciary must go, says Boyce
Law Society says candidates from diverse backgrounds are less likely to receive positive feedback.
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NewsFixed costs plans ‘untested and misguided’, say critics
MoJ proposals impose fixed costs on some cases worth as much as £100,000.
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NewsOpen justice restriction to remain in Scotland
Public will not be able to view civil proceedings until contempt of court safeguards are in place.
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NewsOfficial: MoJ will extend fixed recoverable costs
Government responds to consultation by largely embracing changes put forward by Sir Rupert Jackson.
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NewsCity courts need more money to stay competitive, warns lobby group
UK's position in dispute resolution is under threat from countries such as Singapore, The CityUK has argued.
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NewsRebuke for CPS solicitor who shared offensive Facebook posts
Senior prosecutor was reported to have posted links to petition organised by the group Britain First.
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NewsInce boss enjoys one-off £500,000 'incentive'
Chief executive Adrian Biles received a total of £916,000 in a 'difficult' year of trading, annual report reveals.
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News‘Overstretched and under-resourced’: tax tribunals under pressure
Solicitors and barristers complain of long delays and a lack of suitable judges.
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NewsAfghan lawyers’ plea to UK: save us from clutches of the Taliban
Relatives in the UK approach the Gazette with fears for safety of family members.
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NewsLawyers co-ordinate effort to help Afghans desperate to escape
Groups set up almost overnight to deal with enquiries from those wanting to leave Taliban rule.
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NewsTaylor Wessing sets up shop in Dublin
Irish office will focus on life sciences and healthcare and technology sectors.