Latest news – Page 60
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NewsFalsely imprisoned claimant can keep damages despite 'barefaced lies'
Appeal judge rules false imprisonment and personal injury claims are to be treated separately.
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NewsStaff exodus caused collapse of US firm's London branch, administrators say
UK arm of major US firm Armstrong Teasdale had been profitable before departures took effect.
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NewsLiverpool firm pays tribute to distinguished founder
Philip Canter, a distinguished and long-serving member of the Liverpool legal profession, died last month.
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NewsPublish legal aid advisory board's report, criminal bar tells MoJ
Criminal Bar Association says Ministry of Justice received the board's recommendations two months ago.
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News‘We have agreement’: ENRC and SFO settle on court steps
Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation and Serious Fraud Office reach undisclosed agreement at opening of seven-week hearing.
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NewsSRA swoops on new model SME firm
Lawbriefs offered online legal advice through the LawBite subscription platform.
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NewsBarristers’ ‘inadequate’ contract for £150k fees held unfair on appeal
Two members of a London family law set lose their appeal over a claim for fees against a former public access client.
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NewsApologetic magistrate spoken to over ‘unacceptable’ behaviour in court
JCIO said magistrate spoke to a legal adviser in a manner that upset her.
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NewsUnregistered barrister disbarred over job application claim
BSB says public should expect ‘barristers are accurate in representing any practising history or entitlement to practise’.
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NewsFirm’s AI claims reviewer scores 91% success rate
Fletchers is also working on an AI-powered tool to put medical records in order.
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NewsSolicitor misled partners after panicking at showdown meeting
Solicitor of more than 30 years falsely told firm he had notified insurers about court loss.
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News'Scale back or withdraw': new threat over criminal legal aid work
Chancery Lane loses patience waiting for government response on criminal legal aid fees and will be issuing guidance to members shortly.
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NewsRebekah Vardy challenges Coleen Rooney’s £2m legal bill
Footballers’ wives return to High Court over cost dispute with claimed costs including stay at Nobu Hotel.
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NewsJudge wrong to ditch financial dispute resolution
Mr Justice Peel, sitting in the High Court’s Family Division, overturns decision to dispense with FDR.
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NewsHarassment complaints dip at bar while pupillages surge, watchdog reports
Regulator’s annual report finds complaints involving alleged social media misuse also fell.
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NewsSolicitor judge sanctioned for being ‘overfamiliar’ with staffer
Experienced office-holder intended to be friendly but made a member of staff uncomfortable by ‘excessive’ sharing of personal anecdotes.
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NewsPrince Harry firm buys specialist entertainment legal practice
Hamlins acquires boutique practice while Gilson Gray adds London office to UK stable.
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News200-year-old firm appoints first woman senior partner
Criminal defence solicitor excited to take on new role overseeing high street firm's strategic direction.
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NewsLaw firms hatching international and UK expansion plans
HSBC UK spoke to 95 law firm leaders about the changing opportunities and challenges in the market.
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NewsBlack History Month: Law Society issues guidance to students
Guidance acknowledges that competitive job market can feel even more overwhelming for minority ethnic students.