All articles by Max Walters – Page 14
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NewsBlow for SFO as High Court rejects attempt to revive Barclays case
Charges were initially thrown out in May but Serious Fraud Office attempted to have them reinstated.
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NewsCripps and Pemberton Greenish join forces
Combined top-70 firm will have 465 lawyers and 66 partners.
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NewsHong Kong proposes tougher foreign lawyer rules
International firms say two-for-one rule would 'have colossal negative repercussions'.
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NewsSolicitors lauded for LGBT+ inclusion work
Annual list recognises work of solicitors who create supportive workplaces for other LGBT+ people.
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News'Tragedy' for UK to miss out on European patent court, say lawyers
Uncertainty remains over whether or not the UK can participate in Unified Patent Court after Brexit.
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NewsOne third of Ashurst partnership to be female by 2022
International firm is the latest to set ambitous gender diversity targets.
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NewsCourt of Appeal offers clarity on patent 'standards'
Court ruling upholds earlier High Court decision over fair licensing for essential patents.
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NewsMinister tight-lipped on Brexit positives for legal services
Lucy Frazer QC put on the spot over government’s preparations for future relationship with EU.
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NewsCourt of Appeal upholds 'surprising' Morrisons data leak ruling
Retailer says it will appeal vicarious liability decision to the Supreme Court.
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NewsCriminal bar lifts lid on 'utterly inadequate' fees
Heads of chambers to meet on 6 November where possibility of resuming action could be discussed.
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NewsBaker McKenzie chair to take time out due to ‘exhaustion’
Paul Rawlinson will take temporary leave after speaking with his doctor, international firm announces today.
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NewsFirm 'in discussions' over Patisserie Valerie group action
Teacher Stern says it is speaking to shareholders about possible claim over accounting irregularities.
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NewsSFO’s blockbuster focus 'detracting from vital work'
Serious Fraud Office was keen to target high profile companies under previous director.
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Firms rapped over gender pay gap
Conservative MP calls for ‘transparency’ at law firms over gender pay equality.
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NewsNews focus: Higher ambitions
Under pressure over the quality of advocacy and facing an uncertain future as courts embrace technology, the SAHCA’s annual conference still heard reasons for cautious optimism.
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News'City specific' training to prepare for 'super-exam'
Toolkit poses questions for City firms ahead of Solicitors Qualifying Examination rollout.
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News'Drunk' women face harsher sentences than men, research claims
University of Liverpool studied sentencing outcomes when intoxication taken into account.
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NewsNo deal Brexit opens potential £840m black hole in legal sector
Two reports show respondents increasingly wary of departing Brexit negotiations without a deal.
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News'Manifestly excessive' anti-fracking jail sentences quashed
Conditional discharges for three protesters imprisoned in September for up to 16 months.
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Government-sponsored panel launched to make UK ‘LawTech capital’
Panel will tackle challenges in areas including commercial dispute resolution and education and training.