All articles by Max Walters – Page 55
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Ukraine judged to have inadequate defence in $3bn Russian debt claim
Mr Justice Blair denies defence bid in case seen as tester for English courts’ clout.
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NewsA&O targets tech collaboration
Magic circle firm hoping to work with technology companies at its London HQ.
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NewsSolicitors' anger over late night court pilot
Solicitors claim the plans could restrict access to justice
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NewsSolicitors' letters make debtors sit up, research finds
Two thirds of letters before action will result in business invoices being paid within seven days.
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NewsCoffin Mew and Charles Lucas & Marshall agree merger
Deal will create £15m firm with offices in eight locations in southern England.
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NewsUnion announces new ‘gig economy’ employment action
Case against UK Express will be on behalf of drivers who make deliveries for web giant Amazon.
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NewsSRA moves in to shut down Asons as firm loses £2.1m
Town hall chiefs reveal former chief executive Kamran Akram personally repaid £300,000 to Bolton Council.
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NewsFormer European commissioner lands magic circle role
Jonathan Hill, former UK appointee to the commission, will join Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer as a senior adviser.
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NewsBar regulator says ABS licensing imminent
Business plan for 2017/18 also reveals plans to intervene - and hints at action over paid McKenzie friends.
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NewsSupreme Court hears tribunals fee challenge
Judgment reserved after two-day hearing in fight against employment tribunal fees.
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NewsMcKenzie friend entrepreneur backtracks on student portal
Third-year student Fraser Matcham responds to criticism of McKenzie Marketplace.
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NewsTesco agrees £129m payment under proposed DPA
Supermarket expected to avoid prosecution following investigation into allegations of false accounting.
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NewsABS emerges as Bolton firm Asons' new owner
Banks Solicitors, specialising in PI, wills and probate, will trade under the name Coops Law.
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NewsLawyers concerned as MoJ revives plans for extended court sittings
Government planning to allow some courts to remain open until 8.30pm in six-month pilot scheme.
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NewsSuper-exam could create 'tiered system' says SRA study
Independent report for regulators warns of need for transparency over solicitors qualifying examination.
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NewsBolton law firm Asons ceases trading in 'fresh start'
Personal injury firm at centre of council grant row under new ownership.
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NewsDeutsche Bank tight-lipped on junior lawyers’ panel pay curb
Banking giant will reportedly not pay for panel work carried out by trainee and newly qualified lawyers.
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Debevoise results ‘steady’ despite revenue dip
Profit per equity partner falls by more than £170,000.
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OpinionRail strikes and fat cats
Supporters of limits to rights to strike were in a minority at legal debate.