All articles by Max Walters – Page 49
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Bar backs CJEU protection for EU nationals in post-Brexit Britain
Latest Brexit Paper says PM’s likely unwillingness to concede to CJEU could be a ’major stumbling block’.
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SRA intervenes into Asons offshoot Coops Law
Regulator confirms it has shut down law firm, which was born out of the closure of Asons Solicitors
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BSB says no to cab rank rule for public access
Regulator suggests that clients would try to invoke the rule for cases with little merit.
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Charity wills judgment a 'damp squib', professor says
Solicitors for Elderly conference hears of lessons to be learned after Ilott v The Blue Cross and Ors.
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Appeal allowed in EU state aid battle
Investors granted permission to appeal but request for security payment denied.
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Queen's speech: Lidington says prison legislation not needed
Open letter from justice secretary says 'essential changes' are already under way.
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Law firms dominate social mobility ranking
League table of businesses making biggest strides to improve social mobility lists 16 law firms.
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Society calls for independent enforcement in 'gig economy' workplaces
Chancery Lane repeats call for scrapping of employment tribunal fees.
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Bar aims to tackle pupillage crisis
Regulator discusses future training methods, including shake up to pupillage - but no central exam.
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Barclays to face fraud charges, SFO announces
Charges brought against banking giant and former chief executive over fundraising during financial crisis.
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CMS faces ‘breach of duty’ claim in investment dispute
Sixth largest law firm targeted in £65m claim involving Swarovski family funds.
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Bar to ask for data on remuneration for public access work
Barristers could be required to reveal more about their practice under proposals outlined by the regulator.
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‘Nip rogue McKenzies in the bud' - bar
‘Opportunist and rogue’ paid McKenzie friends can and should be ‘nipped in the bud’, according to research for the bar due to be published today. The problems unqualified advisers pose during court proceedings may be only the tip of the iceberg, research by Cardiff and Bristol universities will say. The ...
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Plans to bin SFO 'sunk' by poll result, lawyers say
Reduced majority likely to dent plans to merge Serious Fraud Office with National Crime Agency.
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Public access barrister suspended for second time in a month
Oliver White finds himself at bar tribunal for third time.
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Rich nations pledge 'nail in the coffin' for global tax avoidance
Improving dispute resolution and deterring companies from seeking tax havens among measures proposed.
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EU advocate general backs claim for retrospective holiday pay
Preliminary opinion on employment rights case brought by self-employed window salesman.
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Simmons & Simmons back on track after last year's profit hit
Net profit and profit per equity partner on the rise.
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Digital legacies need legal protection say lawyers
Gaining access to social media accounts after death is ‘fraught with difficulty’.