All articles by Max Walters – Page 63
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NewsNo goodwill in solicitor’s name, court rules
Taylor Bracewell cleared in passing-off action despite using former partner's name after she departed firm.
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NewsFreshfields reviews 180 personal assistant roles
Some 180 support staff offered chance to apply for fewer 'executive assistant' positions.
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NewsLegal 'super-exam': second consultation closes
'Significant' number of responses to revised proposals for SQE.
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NewsDepartures continue from tight-lipped KWM
Another senior lawyer leaves City firm as Law Society joins effort to find placements for trainees.
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News‘Conflict of interest’ fear over FCA’s senior managers regime
Law Society says subjecting in-house lawyers to City accountability regime may create conflict of interest.
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NewsCouncil’s ‘secret’ grant to law firm under the microscope again
Meeting called to further scrutinise grant to Asons Solicitors as Bolton council answers questions.
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Law firms join forces in apprenticeships drive
Law firms in the north-east seek to create alternative routes into the profession.
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Commercial Court dismisses Tchenguiz claim
Decision is part of long-running case surrounding sale of Somerfield to Co-Op.
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ProfileRepresenting alleged victims of football abuse
Malcolm Johnson instructed to represent alleged victims of historic sexual abuse in football.
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NewsEx-solicitor judge jailed for will forgery
Margaret Hampshire and husband Alan sentenced to six months.
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Law firms join hands to encourage whistleblowers
New York firm agrees partnership with European duo to encourage insiders to report financial mismanagement.
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NewsSRA obtains freezing order against legal aid fraud firm
Regulator concerned that money due to Chambers Solicitors in Bradford is ‘being diverted to other law firms’.
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NewsEuropean court’s snooping judgment ‘bolsters privilege’
Law Society welcomes limitations on the interception of legally privileged information.
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NewsKing & Wood Mallesons quiet on trainee futures
Reports that trainees are being offered to complete contracts at magic circle firms as vultures swoop on KWM.
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NewsUK not ‘re-entering EU through back door’, City lawyers tell MPs
City lawyers appear before House of Commons justice committee.
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NewsBrexit: government must safeguard legal sector, says City lobby group
TheCityUK urges clarification from government on how it will retain UK legal reputation post-Brexit.
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NewsPolice ‘unlawfully accessed’ solicitor’s phone, judge set to rule
Alan Samuels’ mobile phone was intercepted.
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NewsMansfield joins forces with 1 Gray’s Inn Square
Latest consolidation will create set with 'overriding commitment to the rule of law, human rights and social justice'.
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Barrister disciplined for ‘repeated’ sexual advances
John Randall fined £2,000 after disciplinary hearing.