Latest news – Page 7
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NewsCohabitation reforms 'could generate 10,000 extra cases a year'
Deputy national lead judge of Financial Remedies Court forecasts a substantial increase in caseload.
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NewsSolicitor accused of insider dealing appears in court
Case adjourned until next month by His Honour Judge Baumgartner, recorder of Westminster.
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NewsSRA warns of deepfake AI in client checks
Firms urged to check they are actually speaking to clients during due diligence.
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NewsCosts shared in MoD hearing claims as both sides partly successful
Claimants awarded compensation but some elements ‘overwhelmingly positive’ for defendant.
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NewsStruck-off solicitor fails in bid to return to the roll
Lawyer was caught advising on a sham marriage by an undercover journalist.
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NewsLawCare user data hacked
Wellbeing charity for vulnerable lawyers warns that all stored data - including caller details - may have been downloaded by 'unauthorised third party'.
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NewsSolicitor who exploited fame and trust struck off over investment deal
Julie Condliffe told syndicate of nurses they were buying investment property.
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NewsClyde profits slip against 'volatile' geopolitical backdrop
International firm now has 74 offices in 32 countries.
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News‘Dieselgate’ quantum trial against Mercedes to proceed
Mr Justice Constable was ‘satisfied that the reduced scope of the quantum trial does not deprive it of real utility’.
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NewsFirm had no right to charge £53,000 from client estate, judge rules
Client’s will did not include an express provision to render professional charges.
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NewsMemorial fund for ‘extremely talented’ young Mishcon associate
Agatha Hunt’s ‘compassion, generosity and spirit will live on through this fund and award’.
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NewsMastercard marathon on last lap as funder settles payout dispute
Development allows the process of distributing £100m to members of the opt-out class to begin later this year.
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NewsVeteran solicitor struck off after misleading client for years
Harrow practitioner tells tribunal it would be a ‘blessing’ no longer to run a small law firm.
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NewsFirm pilots specialist support for 'care-experienced' students
Firm says young people who lived in care need support to help them become successful professionals.
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NewsBritain could become the hub of floating nuclear regulation, says thinktank
UK 'uniquely placed to leverage its strategic position as the most important maritime insurance and legal-regulatory power'.
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NewsMinster makes another swoop as PI market narrows further
Chief executive says PI market requires specialist discipline and sustained investment.
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NewsRogue ex-solicitor who abandoned clients must pay £92,000 and indemnity costs
Mesh claim practitioner was found to have ignored his duties to court with no reasonable explanation.
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NewsYorkshire solicitor wins £75,000 grant for pet guardian platform
Firm director and dog-owner set out to create a ‘clear written record’ of wishes.
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NewsJunior lawyer struck off after asking colleague to hide file
Request made six months after family solicitor had qualified.
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NewsNational firm takes profit hit to 'drive future growth'
Irwin Mitchell transitioning into firm with focus on complex high-value work.