Latest news – Page 336
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News'Scandalous' SRA delays in investigation of disciplinary cases
Greg Treverton-Jones QC says solicitors can wait years for their cases to conclude.
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NewsMajor rebrand for councils' pioneering ABS
Pathfinder Legal Services is the new name for LGSS Law Ltd, set up by Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire county councils.
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NewsMeans test to be removed for bereaved families in ECF cases
Government stops short of granting automatic legal aid funding at inquests where the state is represented.
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NewsManchester super court opens in battle against the backlog
Extension of existing courtroom will allow for trials with up to 12 defendants.
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NewsCourt adds City firm and ex-partner to hacking conspiracy claim
Dechert and former head of white collar crime strenuously deny wrongdoing in case of Jordanian lawyer.
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NewsSolicitor-judge takes government to court over disability struggles
Zorina Nadine Clarkson Palomares tells employment tribunal of 'stress' of trying to secure reasonable adjustments.
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NewsBar sticks to its guns over harsher sexual misconduct sanctions
Inner Temple and Gray’s Inn had said that some of the proposed penalties are ‘disproportionate’.
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NewsBuckland calls for tougher corporate crime laws
The Law Commission is due to produce its paper on corporate criminal liability by early next year.
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NewsMishcon partners vote for stock exchange listing
Firm hinted at potential float in April, saying it could take place in the fourth quarter of 2021. It will be the largest law firm listing yet.
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NewsFirm posts £3.5m annual losses as pandemic hits turnover
Lyons Davidson stays optimistic as impact of lockdown reduces.
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NewsBuilding Safety Bill gives leaseholders 'worthless' legal right
Law Society says cut-off date for taking action against developers over unsafe cladding is insufficient.
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NewsCourt denies relief from sanctions after nine-year delay in application
Claimant had said he could not find a lawyer willing to take on his case during hiatus.
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NewsULaw cashes in on online learning as profits soar
Law school's profit before tax rose by 93% in the year ended 30 November 2020.
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NewsComplained-about conveyancers to pay more for ombudsman
Council for Licensed Conveyancers proposes rule change to strip out cost of complaint service.
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NewsMishcon sets up £150m litigation arm
City firm has teamed up with Harbour Litigation Funding to 'meet the developing needs' of its client base.
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NewsPublic wants outright cold call ban after most tormented by CMCs
Three years after legislation, survey finds continued anger over calls about personal injury claims.
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NewsCPS and Pinsent Masons among top 10 'family friendly' employers
Work-life balance charity judged organisations on culture, policy and practice.
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NewsFixed costs extension helps those with deeper pockets - Law Society
Data used to justify announcement 'both out of date and drawn from too narrow a pool of cases', says president.
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NewsEversheds embarks on junior hiring spree
The firm has recruited 34 external NQ associates, as well as retaining 90% of its own cohort.
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NewsSecret soundings for judiciary must go, says Boyce
Law Society says candidates from diverse backgrounds are less likely to receive positive feedback.