All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 136
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News'We'll help vulnerable for free,' firm says - as legal aid contracts fiasco continues
Manchester firm and London law centre are among those who have still not received their 2018 civil contracts.
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NewsGovernment promises 'better support' to victims in court
Unveiling first 'victims strategy' prime minister says it is not enough simply to bring offenders to justice.
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NewsLegal aid 'champion' stepping down after a decade
Legal Aid Practitioners Group praises Carol Storer's skill, energy and dedication.
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NewsLegal aid contracts fiasco continues hours before stopgap measure expires
Several practitioners have been trying to sign the relevant government paperwork this week.
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NewsA&O climbdown over partner pay gap data
Magic circle firm publishes second report in a year, saying it wants its data to be timely and relevant.
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NewsOutrage over 'first come, first served' recruitment policy for magistrates
Magistrates Association says the process must be fair, transparent and accessible to everyone.
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NewsLegal aid lawyers 'hanging on by the skin of their teeth', minister told
Justice minister Lucy Frazer tells MPs the government is confident about market capacity.
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NewsWe'll renew action if promises not kept, new criminal bar chief warns
Chris Henley QC says the challenges remain the same despite recent achievements.
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NewsSolicitor quartet among 32 new deputy High Court judges
Former Law Society criminal law committee member among handful of solicitor appointments.
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OpinionCivil legal aid contracts: what went wrong?
The Legal Aid Agency updated practitioners on new contracts one hour and 48 minutes before they were due to begin.
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NewsSmall claims limit exemption for ‘vulnerable’ road users?
The government last week hinted at a concession in its reforms of the personal injury sector.
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NewsSolicitors voice police station assault fears
Criminal defence specialists have spoken about the risks duty solicitors face at police stations.
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NewsLegal aid providers in limbo day before new contracts begin
Law Society has asked the Legal Aid Agency to issue urgent advice about existing and new work.
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NewsDBA regulations 'not fit for purpose' - bar
Ministry of Justice told that few barristers are willing to take the risk of not being able to recover their costs.
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NewsConveyancers forced to publish prices
Licensed conveyancers will have to publish costs and service details on their website.
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NewsSupreme Court ruling renews cohabitation warning
Family lawyers highlight lack of awareness among unmarried couples about their rights when a partner dies.
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NewsPI referral fee ban not working, MoJ told
Forum of Insurance Lawyers says SRA survey underestimates degree to which claimant businesses breach LASPO.
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NewsCourts ID scheme hit by fees controversy ahead of pilot
Bar Council says it may need to charge a fee if fast-track entry scheme is rolled out.
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NewsGovernment urged to extend costs-shifting to JR
Public law charity told claimants would have to pay £90,000 upfront for £250,000 after-the-event insurance cover.
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NewsEmma Thompson film prompts independent advocacy call
Children's charity says The Children Act highlights the complicated circumstances in which decisions are made.