Latest news – Page 368
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NewsLinklaters lawyers to work remotely up to half of the time
Magic circle firm announces global 'agile working policy'.
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NewsMother in care case allowed to type answers from witness box
Judge grateful for help of lawyers and court intermediary in facilitating innovative approach.
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NewsMore Crown courts to allow pre-recorded video evidence
Vulnerable victims and witnesses would give evidence closer to the time the alleged offence happened.
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NewsLitigation funder hopes to attract global investors in cases
ME Group announces four-fold rise in pre-tax profits as it announces plans to harness technology in dispute resolution.
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NewsJustice processes 'exacerbating' grief and trauma
Thinktank says inquests and inquiries should be responsive to needs of bereaved people and survivors.
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NewsHMCTS chief heads to Department for Education
Susan Acland-Hood appointed second permanent secretary on a temporary basis.
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NewsHousing possession proceedings suspension extended again
Housing Law Practitioners Association says it has received official confirmation.
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NewsOsborne Clarke retains 96% of trainees
Trainees starting in September will not be obliged to work in the office, says firm.
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NewsLocal society adds its voice to Hong Kong concerns
Liverpool members express fears about threats to judicial independence.
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NewsBar condemns Zimbabwe’s treatment of human rights lawyer
Beatrice Mtetwa has been ordered to stand down from representing her client.
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NewsDon't break quarantine to go to court - Law Society
Discord breaks out between the Law Society and the Bar Council over quarantine exemptions.
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NewsMore firms enter A-level debate
'Qualities shown outside of the classroom’ are more important than grades, says Shakespeare Martineau.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell celebrates 11% profit growth
Times remain ‘extremely challenging’ for everyone, national firm warns.
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NewsLandlords face new requirements once possession proceedings resume
Continued danger for tenants despite 'real imperative' to reduce number of cases going through the court system.
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NewsCommercial firm BLM to cut 89 roles in home-working drive
Insurance risk specialist will close offices in Bristol and Leeds within next seven months.
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NewsEx-football boss solicitor refused permission to appeal
David Haigh alleged that Dubai conviction had been procured by fraud.
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NewsGovernment finds £3.1m to support litigants in person
Ministry of Justice describes funding as 'key milestone' in legal support action plan.
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NewsBusiness court prepares for technological shift
Court users praise the Business and Property Court for its efficiency during the pandemic.
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NewsLawyers can break quarantine to attend court, says Bar Council
Department for Transport announcement comes after ‘significant lobbying’.
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News'Procedural muddle': family case came before 15 judges
Court of Appeal judgment highlights importance of judicial continuity.