Latest news – Page 293
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NewsTreasury 'could save £4bn next year' supporting free legal advice
Detailed economic research published ahead of autumn spending review.
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NewsProfession mourns 'brilliant' human rights barrister
Jonathan Cooper died suddenly on Saturday whilst walking in Scotland.
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NewsCourt rules claimant was exaggerating but not fundamentally dishonest
Judge rejects that exaggeration was ‘conscious’ and upholds damages and costs award.
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NewsVos: Lawyers like remote hearings because they earn more
Master of the Rolls says Zoom hearings have worked but are not a long-term solution.
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NewsFirms offered lower PII premiums for security tech
Offer from leading professional indemnity insurer is on condition firms use specific system for verifying client identities.
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NewsMishcon verdict delayed by weeks after SDT time runs out
Parties made final submissions on the fourth and final day of the allocated time.
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NewsNew ministerial team named at MoJ
Appointees appear to be rising Conservative stars - but with few legal qualifications.
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NewsJudgment reserved in solicitor-judge disability discrimination case
Having looked at submissions and evidence, tribunal says case merits decision in writing.
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NewsPrince Philip's will to be sealed for 90 years, family court rules after secret hearing
Sir Andrew McFarlane reveals that he is custodian of a safe containing 30 sealed Royal wills.
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NewsLandmark LGBT+ survey reveals workplace challenges
Lack of visible role models identified as one of several pressing issues in Law Society report.
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NewsCourt rejects Slater and Gordon bid to end costs recovery cases
Judge also orders standard disclosure in major victory for lawyers trying to claw back costs.
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NewsTop sports lawyer denies central role in football transfer payments
Liz Ellen, former partner with Mishcon de Reya, tells tribunal that she was a junior staff member at the time.
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NewsNew breed firm doubles profits during first half of 2021
Keystone also spying new opportunities to recruit talent as UK moves out of lockdown.
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News‘Brexit hasn’t happened yet’ for law firms, says Society
The end of freedom of movement is likely to have ‘huge impact’ on solicitors, profession is warned.
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NewsMishcon gave ‘element of trust’ to murky football transfers, tribunal hears
Firm alleged to have used client account as banking facility for transfers involving football club.
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NewsRaab replaces Buckland as lord chancellor
Demoted foreign secretary will be the eighth lord chancellor since the Conservatives came in to government in 2010.
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NewsSolicitor-judge's disability struggles 'prevented career development'
Zorina Nadine Clarkson Palomares tells tribunal she wanted to sit in other jurisdictions but felt demoralised.
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NewsSRA under pressure to demand more price transparency
Legal Services Board says frontline regulators must ‘tighten up’ compliance.
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NewsChambers mourns death of 'trailblazer' barrister
Georgia Lassoff described as a fierce anti-racist ally and committed to LGBT+ equality.
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NewsMishcon de Reya's last-minute admission to SDT ruled to be unfair
Former Mishcon partner was 'effectively ambushed' by admissions at such a late stage.