All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 17
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NewsQuit top 'climate offender' firms, students urge lawyers
Law Students for Climate Accountability’s publishes latest law firm 'scorecard',
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NewsMoney troubles: Lawyers in Local Government's spring conference
A new code of practice on good governance, balancing the books and the potential of artificial intelligence all featured.
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NewsJAC considers extending 'equal merits' appointments
Judicial Appointments Commission currently applies equal merits provision to women and candidates from ethnic minorities.
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NewsOver 3,000 solicitors on inaugural pro bono 'recognition list'
Law Society president says lawyers' dedication to helping those without support ensures justice not just for the privileged.
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NewsStone setting ceremony for criminal defence 'stalwart'
Lawyers will be able to pay their final respects to solicitor-advocate who died in 2021.
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NewsCourt interpreters raise grievances over new booking system
Interpreters say app issues are leaving them without access to critical case information and affecting their income.
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NewsWomen's justice charity unveils training programme for defence lawyers
Director Harriet Wistrich says lawyers need to understand the dynamics of domestic abuse so they can properly represent their clients.
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NewsStudy reveals bereaved families' distressing experiences at inquests
Academics interviewed 89 bereaved people and 82 coronial professionals to understand impact of inquests on the grieving process.
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NewsJustice reform charity unveils post-election criminal justice action plan
Former lord chancellor says blueprint, which would see more cases kept in magistrates' court, warrants serious consideration.
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OpinionFancy a drink? No, thanks - let me tell you why
Interviews with British Bangladeshis and Pakistanis in law firms demonstrate diversity and inclusion go hand in hand.
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NewsCourt of Appeal grants judge permission to continue JAC battle
Master of the rolls says it is in the public interest for the fairness of the Judicial Appointments Commission's procedure to be examined at a full hearing.
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NewsLaw firm drinking culture 'excluding British Muslims'
British Bangladeshi and Pakistani lawyers often unable to attend work gatherings because they are held in bars or pubs.
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NewsStowe continues to build family law empire
Latest deal is family specialist's fourth acquisition in two years.
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NewsStrasbourg ruling prompts calls for 'fairer' miscarriage of justice compensation
European Court of Human Rights dismisses, in split decision, legal challenge brought by two wrongfully convicted men.
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NewsDuncan Lewis takes government to court over legal aid fees
National firm says thousands of vulnerable individuals are eligible for legal aid but struggling to find a lawyer to represent them.
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NewsMel B's family courts petition nears 25,000 signatures
Spice Girl wants judges to receive training designed and delivered by specialist organisations such as Women's Aid.
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NewsBar watchdog allows university to resume training course
University of Hertfordshire's bar vocational course has been on hold since last September.
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NewsDisgruntled conveyancers demand Law Society special meeting
Meeting would discuss a no-confidence motion over updated TA6 property information form.
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NewsFee boost for court-appointed lawyers in domestic abuse cases
Law Society welcomes fee increase but warns it is not enough to keep domestic abuse advocacy scheme sustainable.
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NewsSociety pledges better communication over conveyancing form
Chancery Lane acknowledges members were surprised by the number and nature of amendments in latest version of TA6 property form.