Latest news – Page 495
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NewsRogue companies suffer £1m loss from MedCo clampdown
Annual report says scheme had to spend disproportionate amount on policing medics and solicitors.
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NewsSRA plans register of disciplinary sanctions
Regulatory body steps up rhetoric of providing information and price publication to the public.
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NewsGet to grips with GDPR rules, in-house lawyers told
Regulations will come into force in May next year.
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Concern for detained Egyptian lawyer
Ibrahim Metwally Hegazy remains in detention after arrest on way to address United Nations - about unlawful detentions.
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NewsConsumers still in the dark about firms' prices, watchdog claims
Consumer panel says regulators must work together to ensure price transparency.
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NewsDivorce solicitor advised clients through unregulated firm
SRA fines Cornwall-based solicitor who gave the impression his divorce firm was authorised.
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NewsBrexit patent court stance 'astonishing', says German lawyer who halted the scheme
German lawyer disputes British role in system after Brexit.
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NewsMotor premiums hit record high as insurer profits leap
The Association of British Insurers says the cost of motor insurance has accelerated to an average of £485 a year.
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NewsPartner at 'fledgling' PI firm admits case handling mistakes
Rules breaches included failing to do due diligence on cases coming from a claims management company.
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NewsLewis: Firm told me a 'series of lies' to avoid paying
High Court hearing to determine who is owed money following high-profile phone hacking litigation.
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NewsLidington sends glum message on legal aid, PI and employment
Lord chancellor appears before justice select committee to face questions on his role.
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NewsLawyers agree landmark deal to fund victim's future care
Insurers and claimant solicitors broker agreement that wil be triggered when victim needs therapy.
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NewsHMCTS reveals details of extended court hours scheme
Testing will last for six months and is set to start in February as previously envisaged.
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NewsFirm takes drink-drive tractor death campaign to parliament
Case of 11-year-old killed by farm vehicle has also invited discussion about the tactics employed by defence solicitors.
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NewsLidington lays groundwork for regulation review
Message appears in advertisement for the post of chair of the Legal Services Board.
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NewsLaw Society Excellence Awards - in pictures
Winners announced at last night’s awards all pictured, plus the reactions from social media.