All articles by Max Walters – Page 46
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NewsMisconduct concerns about barristers on the rise, report suggests
Despite an increase in the number of inquiries, Bar Standards Board says it is referring fewer cases to disciplinary tribunal.
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NewsLaw firm liable over 'mafia' property scheme
Giambrone told it is liable to compensate clients who lost money after investigation into Italian property.
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News'McKenzie students' have a role - but only under supervision, says professor
London South Bank University's Andy Unger concerned that Solicitors Qualifying Examination will not focus on the right skills.
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NewsSFO to investigate corruption allegations at British American Tobacco
Principal fraud buster continues drive to prove its worth following merger threat.
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NewsHigh Court rejects bid to prosecute Tony Blair
Court says application for judicial review has ‘no prospect of success’.
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NewsNeuberger urges government to support judges
Departing Supreme Court president says judiciary at risk if support not provided in ‘words and means’.
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NewsSRA to seek feedback on three-year strategy
Regulator says aims include increasing availability of information for consumers and making SQE a success.
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NewsGovernment confirms Northumbria courts shake-up
Solicitors fear proposals will sound the death knell for Newcastle Magistrates’ Court.
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NewsJunior lawyers warn that SQE risks 'devaluing solicitors'
Consultation response also reveals concerns over costs and social mobility.
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NewsShadow justice secretary calls for independent review of court fees
Richard Burgon says government ’cannot be trusted’ to carry out review itself.
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Interventions double year-on-year, SRA reveals
Regulator says no trend is to be taken from rise in number of firms shut down.
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NewsSRA to ask judges to spill beans on solicitor advocates
Regulator coy on whether latest research could mark return of quality assurance scheme.
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NewsSupreme Court humiliates government over tribunal fees
Ministry of Justice to abolish charges - and refund claimants who have paid since 2013 following surprise unanimous decision.
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NewsLabour's Keir Starmer turns down Mishcon de Reya role
Party’s Brexit spokesperson cites ’other commitments’.
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NewsWeaker pound provides 'little value' to Charles Russell Speechlys profit growth
International firm says its annual results were not boosted by fall in value of the pound.
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NewsCase not made for new AML quango, Society warns
Financial Conduct Authority publishes consultation on office for supervision of anti-money laundering measures.
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NewsKeir Starmer QC set for adviser role at Mishcon de Reya
Firm that represented Gina Miller in Article 50 case set to hire Labour MP.
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NewsCBA to support barristers who boycott flexible courts
Francis FitxGibbon QC says scheme is ’fundamentally flawed’.
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NewsBurges Salmon reports partner profit decline
Revenue flat in year of ‘political and economic uncertainty’.
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Venerable Scottish firm to join Dentons brand
Global firm says it will absorb long-established Maclay Murray & Spens later this year.