All articles by Max Walters – Page 33
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NewsCorbyn enters row over coroner's 'cab rank' burial rule
Labour leader says he has 'serious concerns' over policy that will be subject of next month's judicial review.
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NewsGovernment edges towards patent court approval
Ratification process continues to proceed despite roadblocks in form of Brexit and German legal challenge.
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OpinionSuper-exam: SRA facing re-sit
Legal Services Board’s criticism of the SRA comes as no surprise.
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NewsGig economy reform will have to wait
The government has rejected a recommendation of the landmark Taylor review to reverse the burden of proof in employment tribunals where status is in dispute, amid accusations that ministers are stalling on reform of the so-called ‘gig economy’.
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NewsBenefit overpayments recovery revamp
The government department responsible for recovering benefit overpayments from a deceased person’s estate has introduced new measures to improve the system, following complaints that wills and probate solicitors were being ‘overburdened’ by unrealistic requests.
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NewsAsset freeze power to hit domestic ‘Mr Bigs’
Unexplained wealth orders (UWO) came into force this month.
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NewsAshurst latest to agree links with Chinese firm
Joint operation office will enable Ashurst to practise local law in China.
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NewsBerwin Leighton Paisner could agree US merger in weeks
City firm has been in discussion with US-based Bryan Cave to create 1,500-lawyer firm.
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NewsSuper-exam decision delayed amid chorus of disapproval
Legal Services Board gives itself more time to rule on plans for controversial new qualification regime for solicitors.
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NewsChinese firm to open in London next month
AllBright Law has agreed partnership with Bird & Bird.
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NewsSolicitor loses claim against Oxford over missing out on a First
Faiz Siddiqui claimed that ‘inadequate’ teaching at the university cost him a lucrative career as a high-flying lawyer.
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NewsLinklaters women paid nearly 40% less than men
First magic circle to report gender pay disparity on government website.
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NewsGovernment proposes 'day one' workers' rights in Taylor response
Ministers say they will act on all but one of 53 recommendations on employment in ‘gig economy’.
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Pinsents managers share lower payout, LLP accounts suggest
Firm said full figures are included in figures for the International LLP.
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NewsBaker McKenzie to conduct review after misconduct allegation
’Values of inclusion and diversity are extremely important’ says global firm, announcing partner's departure.
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NewsCoroner’s ‘cab rank’ burial policy faces judicial review
Mary Hassell claims first come, first served rule is fairest way of dealing with deaths despite religious opposition.
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NewsSlaughter and May takes on 94% of trainee intake
City firms begin to reveal their spring retention figures.
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MoJ hunts for £69m to refund power of attorney overcharging
Office of the Public Guardian cut costs of LPAs in April last year after 2 million people overpaid.
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NewsAppoint 'mental health first aiders', law firms told
Junior lawyers say employers should conduct ‘risk assesments’ and monitor employees’ health.