All articles by Max Walters – Page 23
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NewsSRA expands price publication plans to new practice areas
Firms will have to post prices for employment tribunal, immigration, motoring and probate work as well as small business services.
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NewsSupreme Court dismisses appeal in Pimlico Plumbers employment case
Ruling this morning clarifies that Gary Smith was a ‘worker’ under section 83(2)(a) of the Equality Act.
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Louboutin sticks boot in with red sole trade mark win
CJEU ruling says mark does not relate to ‘specific shape’ but for the colour red applied to the sole of a shoe.
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NewsBar dispute is not resolved, CBA chief tells MPs
Bar Council and Criminal Bar Association leaders appear before committee after announcement of ballot result.
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NewsCriminal bar votes to accept government's offer
Direct action which began on 1 April will now cease.
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NewsQC loses appeal over 'offensive remarks' at sexual assault hearing
Howard Godfrey QC was appealing against bar tribunal decision handed down last year.
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NewsBar votes on £15m offer to end legal aid boycott
Criminal barristers will decide today whether to accept the government’s £15m off er of investment into the criminal justice system to settle their boycott of new legal aid work. A ballot which has been open all weekend is due to close. A result is expected by tomorrow morning. If the ...
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NewsJudge overturns suspension of barrister who gave client ‘food money’
Roy Headlam was suspended for six months late last year in unique case.
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News'Corrupt and elusive’ lawyers hampering whistleblowing protections
International Bar Asssociation publishes guide to whistleblowing protections.
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NewsCrunch time: criminal barristers vote on legal aid offer
Ballot organised by Criminal Bar Association opened yesterday and will close on Tuesday.
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NewsENRC sues Dechert for negligence over SFO probe
Dispute between mining company and fraud watchdog has prompted wider debate surrounding professional privilege.
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NewsLaw firms to pocket extra £20m from Carillion collapse
National Audit Office report shows Ministry of Justice was among big spenders in year before collapse.
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News'Big Four' outfit ramps up legal offer with US acquisition
Deloitte announces alliance with US immigration law specialist, under which it will acquire non US-businesses.
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NewsOverseas territories to fight public register demands
British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands line up strong legal team for constitutional challenges.
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NewsBar Council pours cold water on regulator's complaints plans
Bar Standards Board proposed setting up an independent body to assess information from third parties about barristers and chambers.
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News£143k for NQs: Milbank sets new record
US firm ratchets up pressure on City by announcing associate salaries starting at $190,000.
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NewsCourt of Appeal: SocGen failed to progress hearing in £384m gold row
Court upholds ruling from Mr Justice Popplewell reinforcing the need to bring claims in a timely manner.
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NewsTribunal sanctions ‘aggressive’ shouting barrister
Robert Gilbert sanction comes amid increased focus on workplace behaviour.
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NewsSerious Fraud Office hires ex-FBI lawyer as director
Ex-FBI lawyer Lisa Osofsky will take over role left vacant by David Green.
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NewsRussian rules could threaten foreign ownership
Law Society wants to ensure new draft rules do not impact UK firms with operations in Moscow.