Latest news – Page 568
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NewsMain event in BHS probe
Former owner Sir Philip Green set to appear before MPs, after a colourful hearing last week featuring Dominic Chappell.
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Public access barrister disbarred for second time
Original ruling was overturned last year after an evidence blunder by the bar regulator.
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NewsCourt of Appeal ruling boosts bar’s direct access scheme
Bar Council said the victory shows that direct access can be an ‘effective means for resolving disputes’.
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NewsCase dismissed against author of damning expert witness report
Disciplinary panel throws out allegations about research on the family courts conducted by Professor Jane Ireland.
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NewsSumption warns against ‘insular’ attitude of specialisation
Supreme Court judge says practice of law should involve applying common techniques and instincts.
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NewsBanks ‘breach natural justice’ to thwart mis-selling claims
Banks that mis-sold hedging products have avoided billions in compensation payouts by acting as 'judge and jury' on claims, lawyers allege.
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NewsOpen thread: how would you reform the homebuying system?
With the government set to review the process, how would you shake up the system?
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NewsLeave anti-money laundering guidance to us – Law Society
Chancery Lane also warns that changing the consent regime could ‘criminalise vast swathes of ordinary business activity’.
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NewsObituary: Alan Lumley
Alan, who specialised in leveraged-acquisition finance transactions at DLA Piper, died on 3 April.
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NewsConflict of interest ex-solicitor fined £2k by SRA
Emma Kate Dancer had continued to act for lender and borrower clients.
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NewsGuise court hearing adjourned again
Former chair of Commercial Litigation Association unable to attend court because of illness.
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NewsKraftwerk lose music sample battle
Federal Constitutional Court overturned a lower court’s ruling that sampling the ‘tiniest sliver’ of a record infringed the band’s rights.
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NewsAssistant solicitor fined £5k for failing to register interest in property
Conveyancer's mistake meant an investor did not receive the £40,400 he was entitled to when a property was sold.
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NewsLand Registry: sell-off could imperil property data, says Law Society
Chancery Lane adds its voice to chorus of disapproval as privatisation consultation ends.
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NewsCourt rules on QOCS protection in appeals
High Court judgment clears up area of confusion over costs protection in personal injury.
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NewsConsolidator Metamorph Law takes over Linder Myers
Metamorph Law acquires Manchester firm with four offices and 200 staff through pre-pack administration.
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NewsCall for ban on solicitors’ agents in public hearings
The Ministry of Justice has been asked to resolve an ambiguity over solicitors’ agents’ rights of audience.
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NewsCautious welcome for insolvency regime change
Government proposes three-month moratorium on legal action against struggling businesses.
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NewsSir Terence Etherton is next master of the rolls
Sir Terence Etherton will replace Lord Dyson when he retires in October.
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NewsAuthor of damning report on expert witnesses faces disciplinary hearing
Professor Jane Ireland is alleged to have drawn conclusions that were not justified by the evidence in 2012 report funded by Family Justice Council.