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NewsProfession welcomes return of jury trials - but warns against court rush
New jury trials are due to begin under ‘special arrangements’, lord chief justice confirms.
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NewsAnglo-Welsh firm grapples with divergent ‘return to work’ rules
Allington Hughes, which has offices and staff in England and Wales, says it is in a ‘very difficult’ position.
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NewsBaker McKenzie: QC calls SRA case ‘unnecessary’
Hearings in long-running disciplinary case against firm and three former executives concluded last week.
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NewsFirm to tap into exodus from offices after pandemic
Hudgell Solicitors managing director says remote working could enable firm to bring in fee-earners across country.
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NewsOld Bailey jury trials to resume this week
Social distancing rules will be applied to all participants, with overspill courtrooms for extra space.
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NewsMan charged with murder of 41-year-old solicitor
Silke Hartshorne-Jones, who was admitted to the roll in 2009, died on Sunday.
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NewsSDT to deliver verdict on Baker McKenzie case in June
Solicitors Regulation Authority defends prosecution as substantive hearing draws to a close.
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NewsUS class action firm sets sights on Mercedes Benz
Milberg Ltd is taking on UK emissions scandal claims against Daimler AG.
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NewsDAC Beachcroft lays off staff in London and Leeds
Eight employees have been made redundant following a consultation in January.
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NewsSobbing mother told to pull herself together so remote hearing can finish
More than 1,000 people respond to family division president's rapid consultation.
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NewsImmigration president reminds Home Office of judicial independence
UK visas and immigration director expressed surprise at the level of bail granted recently.
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NewsBaker McKenzie: QC defends ‘inappropriate’ emails
Messages were taken out of context and out of order, Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal hears.
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News'Tin-eared claptrap': Bar Council criticised for law centre statement
Representative body says it did not mean to cause offence with the 'unclear phrasing'.
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NewsULaw offers scholarship for workers hit by pandemic
Up to 10 full fee scholarships are available for those changing careers because of coronavirus.
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NewsBaker's QC accuses SRA of 'moving the goalposts'
Firm's closing submissions warn of 'chilling effect' from any finding of misconduct.
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NewsBarristers get help for priority Covid testing
Representative body will refer self-employed barristers for Covid-19 tests as if they were employees.
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NewsUpbeat Mishcon picks Singapore for first Asia office
Top-30 firm says Asia is a ‘key growth area for our firm and the world’.
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NewsLawyers urged to offer free 20-minute domestic abuse support
Support service for parents going through family courts says growing number of calls features domestic abuse.
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NewsLaw centres given £5.4m to survive pandemic
Ministry of Justice says demand for social welfare advice is expected to grow.
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NewsUrgent review of civil justice under lockdown
Report due out later this month after opinions of court users have been canvassed.