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NewsHSBC faces £1.3bn group action over ‘sham’ Disney scheme
Claimants allege they were induced to invest in Eclipse Partnerships under false pretences.
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NewsVeteran solicitor fined for failing to warn clients of off-plan property risk
Senior partner of Merseyside firm accepted he had a duty to flag up obvious risks which came to his attention.
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NewsStarbucks toilet voyeur thrown out of profession
Facilities assistant agrees he should be prevented from working for any regulated law firm.
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NewsExtra probate staff deployed as applications surge
Probate applications are now granted within six weeks, says HMCTS.
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NewsFirms say coronavirus will be catalyst for business revamp
But survey of law firms also shows reliance on the temporary furlough scheme to keep paying staff.
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NewsAllen & Overy cuts NQ pay
Solicitors qualifying in September 2020 will now receive a minimum of £90,000 a year.
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NewsCaution over office reopenings
Law Society advises firms reopening offices to revisit health and safety policies.
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NewsPandemic having ‘disproportionate impact’ on protected groups
Legal diversity network insists firms must ensure women, ethnic minorities, LGBT+ staff and disabled communities are not unfairly affected by job losses and pay cuts.
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NewsSRA assesses claims of sexual misconduct in 117 cases
Investigations follow surge in reporting over past six months.
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NewsJunior lawyers demand higher pay for criminal defence work
Government’s criminal legal aid review does not go far enough, says division.
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NewsBSB defends online exams after students raise discrimination concerns
Computer-based exams will discriminate against women, carers and disabled candidates, students claim.
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NewsDispute resolution giants create pandemic service to ease court burden
The Pandemic Business Dispute Resolution Service will allow small businesses to resolve disputes online avoiding the cost of litigation.
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NewsCPS lawyer reportedly investigated over far-right Facebook posts
Newspaper also claims matter has been referred to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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NewsVirtual hearings with physical jury hubs hailed a success
Academics evaluating mock trial say there were fewer technical problems and jurors were more engaged.
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NewsVideo appointments for whiplash claims still allowed for now
Ban on remote examinations to remain suspended until further notice.
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NewsRetailers secure Supreme Court victory against Mastercard
Supreme Court upholds decision that interchange fees restricted competition.
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NewsConservative MP condemns low pay in criminal legal aid
James Daly says criminal legal aid lawyers in towns such as Bury are unlikely to be earning above £30,000.
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NewsTribute: Nigel Bruce Hodson
Former sole practitioner loyally served the people of Raunds, Northamptonshire.
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NewsRemote hearing 'removes valuable visual cues' for people with learning disabilities
Court of Appeal says judge was wrong not to appoint intermediary for mother facing prospect of losing her baby.
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NewsUnion makes court safety demands
HMCTS chief executive told to let members conduct their own risk assessment of court buildings.