All articles by Max Walters – Page 14
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‘Big boys play by different rules’, anti-bribery probe hears
Lawyers report ‘sense of unfairness’ that smaller companies more likely to face prosecution.
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City firm's AI tool 'will help in-house counsel decide on disputes'
Clear/Cut programme will allow for extensive review that would be ’prohibitively large and costly’ to evaluate with humans.
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SFO drops case against mining chief
Benedikt Sobotka had been wanted for questioning but his prosecution is now discontinued.
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All law firms should publish gender pay gap figures - Law Society
Firms should also consider collecting data on disability and ethnicity pay gaps, Chancery Lane recommends.
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Commercial lawyers clamour to slam ‘broken’ criminal justice system
Both sides of the profession concerned at erosion of criminal justice system.
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Government resurrects probate fee hikes - but bows to pressure over richest estates
New system will reduce fee cap by 70% but raise less money for investment in the courts.
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Blow 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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Cripps and Pemberton Greenish join forces
Combined top-70 firm will have 465 lawyers and 66 partners.
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Hong Kong proposes tougher foreign lawyer rules
International firms say two-for-one rule would 'have colossal negative repercussions'.
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Solicitors lauded for LGBT+ inclusion work
Annual list recognises work of solicitors who create supportive workplaces for other LGBT+ people.
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'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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One third of Ashurst partnership to be female by 2022
International firm is the latest to set ambitous gender diversity targets.
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Court of Appeal offers clarity on patent 'standards'
Court ruling upholds earlier High Court decision over fair licensing for essential patents.
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Minister 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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Court of Appeal upholds 'surprising' Morrisons data leak ruling
Retailer says it will appeal vicarious liability decision to the Supreme Court.
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Criminal 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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Baker 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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Firm '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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SFO’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.