Latest news – Page 477
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NewsFalse claims doctor ordered to pay back £183k
London medic had invoiced for physiotherapy sessions from individual who did not exist.
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NewsLASPO review should consider basic right to access to justice - MPs
Supreme Court judgment on employment tribunal fees may have moved the goalposts, says justice committee.
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NewsSolicitor jailed for 20 years for child sex abuse
Glen Bartlett, who practised in mental health in Essex, sentenced for 'vile' offences in 1970s and 1980s.
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NewsGovernment rules out review of legal services regulation
Justice minister says profession can do more to reform itself without intervention.
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NewsLammy dismayed as government rejects BAME judicial targets
Lord chancellor commits to working towards all recommendations, but there appears to be inaction on some elements.
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Lawyers shun idea of compulsory mediation
Litigation experts also dismiss proposal of greater costs penalties for those who want to go through court.
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NewsPI clampdown continues as police target cold-call offices
Claims management regulator involved in raids on properties in the Nottingham area.
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NewsHeavy jail terms for Turkey's arrested lawyers
Concern at convictions for downloading communications encryption app.
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NewsOmbudsman sounds warning over freelance solicitor plan
SRA warned by complaint handler that consumers may be less protected after plans are introduced.
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NewsIt's official: Employment claims soar in wake of fee decision
Figures still lag pre-2013 levels, but lawyers warn employers to put their house in order.
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NewsPersonal injury firms warned over claims farmer links
Warning notice to the personal injury sector is a second public caution in two years.
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NewsBusiness deals by top 50 law firms decline in first half
City Legal Index shows ‘more erratic activity’ following Brexit referendum, Law Society says.
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NewsKhan to head external affairs at Law Society
The Law Society has promoted Robert Khan to head a 140-strong directorate incorporating public affairs, legal and regulatory policy, communications, international and relationship management. The former director of public affairs and head of law reform takes up the position immediately. As executive director of external affairs he becomes part of ...
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NewsHMCTS makes fresh commitment to Welsh language provision
‘No one should have to ask for a service to be provided to them in Welsh’ - HMCTS chief.
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NewsClaims taking longer as huge numbers go through county route
More pressure on the county county court at a time when almost 20 have recently closed.
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NewsCosts lawyers fear fixed fees but feel they can weather Jackson storm
Group urges government to keep faith in costs budgeting rather than tear up the rulebook again.
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NewsIan Paterson crimes prompt review of negligence cover
New inquiry will look specifically at the arrangements for medical indemnity cover in private sector.
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NewsSRA urged to scrap plans for solicitors in unregulated firms
Rules are currently being drafted by the SRA - but the Law Society says there is still time to back down.