All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 16
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NewsSolicitor takes late mother's firm deeper into heart of the community
Daughter reflects on firm's achievements since she decided to continue her mother's legacy.
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NewsFamily court transparency pilot extended to private law cases
Family division president hopes latest development will improve public confidence in the family justice system.
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NewsPrisons crisis: Mahmood outlines early release plans
Automatic release point to be lowered to 40% for certain sentences under 'emergency measure' commencing in September.
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OpinionBlack judges: when will the number rise?
New data shows the proportion of judges who are black has not risen in a decade.
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NewsLegal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards: Dreams of a 'new dawn'
The Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards celebrated trailblazing practitioners, as hope turned to the new government and the dream of a ‘new dawn for access to justice’.
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NewsSRA ban on police station representative who made offensive comments
Regulator says non-solicitor was working in the name of solicitors so expected to act with high ethical standards.
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NewsCourt interpreters offered olive branch over booking system woes
Interpreters hold vigil outside London venue where colleagues discussed grievances with contractor thebigword.
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NewsBarrister-MP Sackman is solicitor general
Public law specialist pledges to restore public's trust in politics and rule of law.
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NewsSociety begins TA6 consultation process
Chancery Lane wants to understand members' concerns and experiences to improve the property information form.
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News'We will get a grip on prison crisis', new government declares
Speculation mounting that prisoners will be released at 40% of sentence, rather than current 50%, to ease overcrowding.
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NewsHuman rights champion Hermer is attorney general
Appointment described as a 'great start for lawyers and the rule of law' from new prime minister Sir Keir Starmer.
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NewsLALYs 2024: Duncan Lewis chief honoured for Rwanda litigation work
Winners of the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2024 announced at glittering ceremony in central London.
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NewsConveyancers warned over post-completion work
Specialist regulator says some members not taking their responsibilities seriously and using Land Registry to check their work.
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NewsFamily legal aid data prompts fresh mediation warning
Solicitor says not all firms are aware of new rules enabling judges to impose costs orders on parties who shun ADR.
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NewsDentons granted 'menopause friendly' accreditation
City firm says specialist recognition will help to attract and retain senior female talent.
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NewsSRA revises fines regime in anticipation of unlimited powers
Two new bands for serious misconduct will make financial penalties framework 'fit for purpose'.
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NewsLaw Society calls on SRA to evidence huge rise in compensation fund levy
Individual contributions will jump by £60 while £660 levy on firms will rise to £2,220 under SRA proposals.
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NewsThousands of children 'trapped' in family justice system
Figures prompt Law Society plea for next government to restore legal aid for early advice in family matters.
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NewsCourt interpreter supplier faces group action over employment rights
Leigh Day is acting for interpreters and translators who believe they should be classed as 'workers'.
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NewsSRA tight-lipped on CILEX takeover decision
Board met yesterday to decide whether or not to proceed with plans to regulate members of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.