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NewsCovid loss policyholders not out of the woods yet, lawyers warn
Further arguments with insurers could end up before the courts, solicitors have said in response to today's Supreme Court ruling.
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NewsPanel to 'test and challenge' criminal legal aid recommendations
Lord chancellor says advisory group will comprise people with range of backgrounds and experience.
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NewsNorton Rose Fulbright cuts 132 jobs
London office is worst affected by firm’s business services shake-up.
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News'Balanced threshold': landlords expected to welcome eviction ban changes
Real estate solicitor says many landlords are suffering severe hardship due to rent arrears.
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NewsSupreme Court backs small business on Covid loss insurance
Judgment substantially allows the Financial Conduct Authority’s appeal and dismisses insurers’ appeals.
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NewsPolice support for virtual remand hearings continues for Covid detainees
Most forces have agreed to use video platform where the detainee is confirmed or suspected to have the coronavirus.
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NewsCivil legal aid 'running on empty', says Bar Council
Report laments the closure of high street solicitors firms and legal advice centres.
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NewsLawyers condemn QC prosecuting pro-democracy activists
David Perry QC will represent the Hong Kong government at trial next month.
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NewsBail reforms expected to reduce number of suspects 'released under investigation'
Legislation will be introduced removing the presumption against using pre-charge bail.
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NewsSRA transparency clampdown begins with action against four firms
Regulator hands out penalties for infringements of rules requiring publication of costs and displaying digital badge.
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NewsLinklaters pay gaps widen despite diversity efforts
Men at the firm earn 62.9% more than women on average, according to latest report.
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NewsSDT drops case against A&O partner due to health fears
Employment partner Mark Mansell was due to be prosecuted over his role in a high-profile non-disclosure agreement involving the disgraced Harvey Weinstein.
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NewsLaw Society challenge prompts LAA to consult on court-assessed bills
Chancery Lane began judicial review proceedings after agency wanted to bring assessment in-house.
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NewsMental Health Act reform: prisons won't be 'holding pens'
Government proposals include ensuring defendants are taken directly from court to healthcare setting.
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NewsConveyancers seek wider adoption of unique property numbers
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick told UPRNs will speed up home buying and selling process.
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NewsUnion lashes out at ‘business as usual’ courts
Public and Commercial Services Union says it will consider an industrial response if HMCTS ignores its demands.
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NewsLegal aid: Society calls for Scotland-style emergency uplift
Commons justice select committee told urgent changes are needed before Bellamy review reports to government.
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NewsLaw Society president to face full SDT hearing
Private prosecution brought by former client of Edwin Coe, the firm of Society president David Greene.
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News'Lonely, socially distanced' new MR is sworn in
Sir Geoffrey Vos succeeds Sir Terence Etherton as the second most senior judge in England and Wales.
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NewsNew measures at international firm to help staff through lockdown
BCLP lawyers caring for family members can now take an extra two days off each month.