Latest news – Page 437
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NewsA&O boasts 89% retention rate – and boosts trainee pay
First-year trainees will enjoy a salary of £46,500, up from £45,000.
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NewsOnly 36% of SRA technology challenge money will go to winners
Admin costs, legal and marketing - plus £300,000 for partner body - soak up majority of government funding.
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News‘We’ll buy our own shares’ - Burford bosses’ pledge fails to calm market
Litigation funding giant suffers another share price drop following damning market analysis.
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NewsBusinesses offered ‘no win, no fee’ deal on commercial disputes
A consortium of four firms will 'fully fund' litigation for claims where damages are below £5m.
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NewsBarrister who paid client two hours before tribunal dodges suspension
Ian Wheaton was ordered by the legal ombudsman to pay £950 in compensation.
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NewsSingapore mediation treaty attracts 46 sign-ups
Convention will give businesses greater certainty about the enforcement of mediated settlement agreements.
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NewsBonuses all round: firm hands over £1,500 to every full timer
Employees at the top 50 firm will receive the extra money following a year of financial growth.
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NewsBurford share value plummets after stinging report from US researchers
Listed company says its cash position and access to liquidity is still strong.
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NewsSFO issues co-operation guidance – but firms still unsure
Prosecuting authority says companies should investigate first before reporting and should certify privileged material.
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NewsCPS crowned as best place to work by students
The Crown Prosecution Service was closely followed by Google and three magic circle firms.
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NewsGovernment stance on slavery 'naïve', says solicitor
The government has refused to bolster enforcement measures against companies that fail to tackle instances of modern slavery.
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NewsBarrister who brandished knife at police fined £500 by BSB
Jane Charlton pleaded guilty to four charges of common assault in 2016 after threatening police with a 'large kitchen knife'.
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News‘Obstructive’ former trainee loses whistleblowing claim
Norfolk firm had taken on trainee solicitor in 2017 but the relationship quickly soured.
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NewsInce fills managing partner hot-seat
Nick Goldstone and Michael Volikas will share one of the firm’s top roles, following several partner exits.
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NewsWritten agreements could counter ‘abusive’ treatment of bar pupils
Bar Council says it has evidence of 'truly shocking' behaviour towards trainee barristers.
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NewsLegal cashier with criminal record banned from practice
Omer Mian was convicted of conspiracy to defraud after providing dodgy employment references.
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NewsTop law firms show growing commitment to living wage
As cleaners at Addleshaw Goddard prepare to strike over pay, 135 legal practices have so far signed up to charity scheme.
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NewsSingapore convention a 'game changer' for cross-border mediation
Senior minister of state for law and health says 'convention will elevate the role of mediation’.
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NewsFirms warned of Saudi Arabia human rights ‘outrages’
Helena Kennedy QC reminds law firms operating in the country that they are ‘guardians of the rule of law’.
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NewsVeteran solicitors fined and hit with £21,000 costs bill over account rule breaches
Peter Brogan and Martin Steven Baddiel were ordered to pay £7,501 and £8,500 respectively, on top of a £20,823 cost bill.