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NewsTravel lawyers say jail terms send fraud warning message
Couple imprisoned after private prosecution for making fraudulent claims for up to £20,000.
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NewsBlockchain deal bodes ill for conveyancers
Digital exchange contracts which could remove the need for solicitors used in Swansea property acquisition.
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NewsObserve and learn, aspiring judges told
A lack of judicial experience should not deter solicitors from applying for judicial roles.
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NewsNews roundup: in brief
Jail for ex-CILEX member Self-styled legal practitioner Prince Adewale Adeola, a former associate member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, was jailed for five months last week after being convicted of providing illegal immigration advice. Skelton on the board Taylor Wessing has announced the appointment of a woman, Siân ...
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NewsTributes paid to Julie Exton, a ‘stellar example’ to others
The profession has united to pay tribute to Bristol family solicitor and district judge Julie Exton, who has died at the age of 59. The Gazette understands she had been suffering from motor neurone disease for some months. Julie Anita Exton was admitted as a solicitor in 1983. Exton was ...
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News‘No evidence’ to support standard of proof shift
No evidence yet indicating need for switch from criminal to civil standard at SDT, says Law Society.
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NewsEight sentenced over bus 'crash for cash' fraud
Cardiff-based men accused of taking advantage of the personal injury claims system.
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NewsFixed costs in 2018 to tackle holiday sickness 'epidemic'
Government makes call for evidence as battle to stem claims intensifies.
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NewsGovernment to cover GPs against clinical negligence claims
State-backed scheme will indemnity doctors doing NHS work.
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NewsLawyers expect whiplash reforms to drag beyond October 2018
Conference hears one of the government’s key drivers behind personal injury changes may also be fading away.
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NewsWomen still cluster in traditional practice areas
Law Society data reveals the subject areas in which solicitors say they work.
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NewsMoJ begins work to address racial divide in justice system
Measures introduced as part of Theresa May’s wider audit of how public services treat people from minority ethnic groups.
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NewsWidely respected solicitor judge Julie Exton dies at 59
Lord chief justice announces death of former president of Association of Her Majesty’s District Judges.
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NewsRyanair fights allegations of unfair interference in delay claims
Claims firm alleges Ryanair has contacted customers directly after it initiated their claims.
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News'Flagship' court plan for City of London
Proposed Square Mile judicial centre would replace all current court services apart from the Old Bailey.
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NewsA dash of Kipling
Lord chancellor David Lidington poses at the entrance of the Royal Courts of Justice with Sir Ian Burnett before the latter’s swearing in as the new lord chief justice. The ceremony was held on the first day of the new legal year, along with the swearing in of Lady Hale ...
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NewsStudy backs damages cuts to save NHS from costs crisis
Review finds the cost of claims is rising by 10% every year and per head costs twice as much as in the USA.
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NewsBrexit: thinktank sets out Court of Justice options
CJEU would not be neutral in resolving future disputes, warns Institute for Government.