Latest news – Page 155
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NewsImmigration solicitor caught in BBC sting appeals strike-off
Ex-solicitor, who appeared in court yesterday, claims he was ‘play acting’ and that recordings were tampered with.
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NewsDomestic abuse pilot to spare victims multiple court hearings
Justice minister says new protection orders will become an important access to justice tool.
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NewsFull Post Office compensation still years away, lawyers warn
Commons business committee hears of reasons for lengthy delays in providing full and fair redress.
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NewsSuper-regulator publishes evidence of 'devastating impact' of NDAs
Evidence of NDAs being used to 'cover up illegal conduct, promote imbalances of power and restrict access to justice' unveiled by LSB.
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NewsInsurers lobby for extension of whiplash reforms
ABI says tariffs should be extended to bodily injuries other than whiplash soft-tissue injury.
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NewsSociety asks family lawyers for help painting fuller picture of legal aid crisis
Chancery Lane wants to provide a detailed business case to the Ministry of Justice on the need for greater investment.
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NewsFull £10bn Mastercard group action still in play, insists lawyer for Walter Merricks
Willkie’s Boris Bronfentrinker dismisses assertion by Mastercard lawyers Freshfields that new CAT ruling kills off bulk of the claim.
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NewsLondon firm hit with third SRA fine in less than two years
Practice failed to comply with transparency rules and to submit diversity data.
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NewsProblem-solving courts help tackle root causes of criminal behaviour
US-inspired 'intensive supervision courts' are being piloted in Liverpool, Teesside and Birmingham.
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NewsFirm advised Post Office that 'vast majority' of remaining convictions are safe
Lawyer wrote reportedly unsolicited letter to express concern at plans to grant mass exonerations.
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NewsPartner suspended for using colleague's electronic signature
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal said 'given the nature of the misconduct…a short suspension was an appropriate and proportionate penalty'.
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NewsFlying taxis in commission’s law reform sights
Consultation opens on law reforms needed to nurture new opportunities in autonomous aviation.
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NewsCrown court digital case system to remain alongside Common Platform
HMCTS to retain web-based platform for viewing and printing uploaded documents after staff, judges and lawyers say system works well.
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NewsSolicitor who acted in personal capacity without firm’s knowledge struck off
Practitioner admitted requesting and receiving money from six clients.
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NewsDivorce hits 50-year low - but may not mean marital bliss
Family lawyers say no-fault reforms, Covid, cost-of-living crisis and fewer marriages explain latest ONS figures.
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NewsGovernment backs SLAPPs legislation
Measure will create a new dismissal mechanism for strategic lawsuits against public participation.
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NewsSolicitor struck off over 'inappropriate and offensive' tweets
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal makes no order as to costs and a substantive judgment will appear in due course.
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NewsLegislation to quash Post Office convictions 'does not set precedent'
Business minister says proposed legislation is likely to exonerate some who were guilty - but it is 'a price worth paying'.
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NewsCourt accessibility map inspired by aspiring barrister's 'unfortunate experiences'
Bringing [Dis]Ability to the Bar has launched a survey to help collate data on the court estate’s accessibility.