Latest news – Page 550
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NewsProfits rise at quoted pioneer Gateley
‘Encouraging’ start to new financial year for law firm that made history by floating on AIM.
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NewsSRA compensation fund payout soars by 43%
The fund made grants to the value of £23.8m in the 12 months to 31 October 2014.
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NewsLawyer who witnessed killing lands in the dock
Law Society expresses concern at treatment of Egyptian lawyer and women’s rights activist Azza Soliman.
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NewsLawyers give thousands to Syria refugee appeal
Billable hour campaign raises £5,000 within 90 minutes of being created.
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NewsMore magistrates quit over court charges
The Ministry of Justice introduced fixed costs under the last government.
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NewsLaw Society in-house engagement push
Five-point engagement plan will be unveiled at an event in London on 17 September.
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NewsCouncils slash legal spending in austerity response
Research also finds authorities finding new ways to reduce legal budgets.
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NewsFast-track pilot scheme causes ‘chaos’ at RCJ
The block-listing pilot at the Central London County Court left many lawyers waiting all morning when it began this week.
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NewsReview backs urgent reform of DBA regulations
Civil Justice Council sets out 45 recommendations to bring damages-based agreements into the mainstream.
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NewsEx-Leeds Utd boss Haigh jailed
Solicitor and in-house counsel held in custody for a year without charge is convicted of 'breach of trust'.
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NewsMinisters fixating on claimant costs, say PI lawyers
Claimants go on the attack as the debate over fixed fees for clinical negligence continues.
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Tributes paid to stab-death solicitor
Police treating death of criminal defence solicitor David Mark Edwards as murder.
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NewsKaplan Law School shuts down LPC and GDL
Training company pulls flagship courses after posting losses totalling almost £1m in two years.
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NewsJail for claims director who faked boys’ medical reports
Samir Kahn and family members are thought to have gained almost £25,000 from claims.
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NewsMcKenzie friend jailed for £5,000 fraud scheme
Fraudster targeted victims who had been denied legal aid funding.
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NewsFormer Blakemores boss granted conditional PC
The SRA also confirms ‘conduct issues’ are being investigated relating to Guy Barnett.
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NewsUniversity of Law extends money-back guarantee
Students will now also be able to claim half their fees back if they do not find a job within nine months of graduating.
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NewsPractising solicitor numbers hit all-time high
Experts welcome new figures which show the legal profession appears more numerous than ever.
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NewsTwo ex-members of same firm sanctioned by SRA
Misconduct included making payments to witnesses and using photocopied signature of a team leader.
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NewsOmbudsman hires barrister for 'strong leadership' role
Former chief Crown prosecutor lured from PCC to take over as chief executive.