Latest news – Page 450
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NewsExpert witnesses will undergo ‘intensive assessment’ from June
A certification scheme for expert witnesses is due to start next month, after an unqualified ‘expert’ witness caused fraud trial to collapse.
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NewsCouple jailed for harassing judge after birthday card sent to her home
High Court says appellants intended to show the judge they had extensive knowledge about her.
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NewsGateley found negligent in property transaction case
The City firm’s failure to properly advise property developer meant he missed out on profits, the High Court rules.
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NewsThree months 'not long enough' for domestic abuse review
Group of 37 practitioners has written to the justice secretary explaining what is happening on the ground.
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NewsSecond chance: Gauke widens prisoner release scheme
Ministry of Justice trialling rules that will allow prisoners from open and women's jails to go out and work.
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Human rights lawyer shot dead in Colombia
Paula Andrea Rosero Ordóñez is the latest victim of escalating violence after receiving threats to her life.
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NewsCriminal barristers vote on one-day walkout
Barristers are expected to walk out of all criminal trials and hearings on 1 July, in escalation of row over pay.
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NewsVeteran solicitor rebuked for public comment to blind client
Essex practitioner apologised immediately for comment 'made in a moment of frustration'.
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NewsBarrister accused of deceiving court to block prosecution of paedophile
Former cabinet minister claims under parliamentary privilege that barrister ’gravely misled’ court in sexual abuse case after failing to disclose information.
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NewsFinalists for legal aid 'Oscars' revealed
Practitioners celebrate nominations day after UN envoy highlights impact of cuts on society's poorest.
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NewsFirm right to withhold privileged information, High Court rules
Judge backs Taylor Wessing in five-year dispute over Bahamian trust.
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NewsListed pioneer Gateley's income tops £100m
Acquisition pipeline ’remains strong’, firm says in trading statement.
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NewsTrainee solicitor banned after cocaine find while on duty
William Mawdsley was dismissed by his firm five months into his training period.
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NewsLitigants in person making PI claims face 'bewildering' choice, says MedCo
Calls to simplify process for securing a medical report following an RTA - but who exactly is going to pay?
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NewsLinklaters launches pilot scheme for disadvantaged students
Students on the Linklaters programme will receive £6,000, as well as work experience and one-to-one mentoring.
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NewsMPs hear lawyers roundly condemn ‘cost-saving’ court reforms
Barrister cites the case of a modern slavery victim who was deprived of damages because of a court blunder.
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NewsInsurance policies in doubt after key ATE provider fails
LAMP Insurance seeks to enter liquidation, with policyholders told to find alternative protection.
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NewsMind your language! Judge reprimands solicitors for 'imbecilic' jibe
‘Language is far removed from the professional courtesy which solicitors are expected to show each other and those they deal with.’
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NewsGovernment told to close money laundering loopholes
Joint parliamentary committee demands tougher legislation on trusts to address dirty money in the UK property market.
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NewsBrexit: Ireland eases practice rule but uncertainty remains
Solicitors registering to preserve EU practising rights remain in limbo.