Latest news – Page 417
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NewsSolicitor described as ‘pushy’ suffered sex discrimination
City lawyer was unfairly criticised in her appraisal after raising issue of unequal pay.
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NewsHome Office removal window makes access to justice ‘practically impossible’
Court of Appeal hears challenge to policy that gives people between 72 hours and seven days’ notice.
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NewsLiP fails to have judge recused over chambers link to counsel
Claimant tried to allege appearance of bias after her McKenzie friend was not allowed rights of audience.
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NewsHerbert Smith Freehills referred to SRA over banking scandal
A parliamentary group has criticised advice HSF gave to Lloyds over the bank’s compensation scheme.
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NewsHundreds respond to pre-charge bail review
Home Office decided to revisit 2017 reforms amid concerns about 'release under investigation' powers.
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NewsClifford Chance kicks off reporting season with drop in trainee retention
Magic circle firm retains 36 of its 46 trainees in indicator that it expects leaner times to come.
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NewsCity firms embark on data-drive to combat racial inequality
Seventeen City firms have signed up for the Race Fairness Commitment to 'identify and attack' career obstacles.
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NewsRebuked owner felt ‘deceived’ by consultant mishandling transactions
Emma Reese gave undertaking to bank not knowing her colleague was under investigation.
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NewsSolicitors honoured for legal aid efforts during lockdown
Special awards for Law Society committee members Richard Atkinson and Jenny Beck.
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NewsRape case review to hear evidence of CPS policy shift
Critics cite evidence allegedly contradicting CPS’s denial that it changed policy on rape cases.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency apologises for latest CCMS disruption
Technical problems with troubled billing system reportedly began on 25 June.
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NewsSociety and Bar join forces to condemn backlog plans
Law Society and Bar Council say government should not mess with court hours and jury trials.
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NewsNiche litigation funder hails ‘record’ performance as profits surge
Manolete is fielding a record number of enquiries despite the Covid-19 lockdown.
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NewsCBA chair interview: 'We're tilting at windmills'
Government funding may be needed to enable chambers to keep recruiting pupils after ‘many, many months’ of lost income, says Caroline Goodwin QC.
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NewsMcKenzie friend silenced in court as claimant able to speak for herself
Eventful preliminary hearing results in McKenzie friend being denied rights of audience.
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NewsMoJ promises full consultation on immigration fee reform
Labour's top justice figures say engagement with the profession on temporary changes has been insufficient.
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NewsJunior lawyer sues firm over disability discrimination allegations
Capsticks denies employment solicitor was a disabled person and rejects claims.
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NewsFreshfields opens office in Silicon Valley
Magic circle firm hopes to tap into the rapidly expanding technology and life sciences market.
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NewsRegional chambers hit hardest by pandemic, says Bar Council
Over 30% of all sets believe they will collapse within six months, compared with just 16% in London.
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NewsMore firms put the squeeze on newly qualified lawyers
DLA Piper, BCLP, Osborne Clarke and DWF are among firms to cut salaries or defer recruitment in response to 'challenging times'.