All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 198
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NewsSolicitors welcome Gove’s legal aid retreat
Following challenges mounted against the government’s procurement process, lord chancellor said it ‘has become clear’ that ‘there are real problems in pressing ahead as proposed’.
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NewsMoJ faces compensation claims over legal aid U-turn
Criminal defence firms consider options after justice secretary announces he is abandoning two-tier regime.
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NewsMoJ commercial arm ‘made net £1.1m loss’
National Audit Office publishes key findings from investigation into Just Solutions International.
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NewsGove scraps new legal aid contracting regime
Lord chancellor says he has decided 'not to go ahead with the introduction of the dual contracting system'.
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NewsCourt of Appeal hears challenge over domestic violence legal aid
New rules require prescribed form of evidence for legal aid eligibility.
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NewsFCA to consult on in-house accountability
Financial Conduct Authority to consult on whether ‘senior managers regime’ should include those responsible for legal affairs.
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NewsCity firms back social mobility programme
BLD Foundation’s Legal Launch Pad programme supports students from BAME and socially disadvantaged backgrounds.
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NewsFinancial market list ‘operating well’ says commercial chief
Sir William Blair says there is scope to develop links between jurisdictions.
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NewsLAA admits possibility of further legal aid contracting delay
Legal Aid Agency chief executive says unsuccessful bidders could appeal outcome of current litigation.
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NewsGove sidesteps legal aid U-turn speculation
Justice secretary asked in House of Commons if he was about to abandon new criminal legal aid contracts.
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NewsWragge sets female partnership targets
International firm wants 30% of its global partnership to be female by 2026.
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NewsBonuses up at Ministry of Justice
Appraisal ratings analysis published as part of Ministry of Justice’s diversity statistics for 2014/15.
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Capita still falls short on court interpreting
Ministry of Justice says 97% performance rate is highest since outsourcing contract started on 30 January 2012.
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ProfileActed for client over Hatton Garden raid
Maria Theodoulou acted for Carl Wood, who denied being involved in the Easter heist.
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NewsFewer requests for dormant client money
Solicitors can withdraw residual balances of £500 or less without regulator's permission.
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NewsFalconer joins calls for legal aid contracting clarity
The shadow justice secretary asks Michael Gove to urgently make a statement before parliament.
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NewsNew pension scheme for fee-paid judges delayed
Ministry of Justice anticipates scheme to be implemented by 1 December.
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NewsSuper-regulator makes business case for 2016/17
Legal Services Board opens consultation on business plan – ahead of two external reviews.
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NewsDormant client cash supports law bursaries
International firm Dentons is donating £48,000 towards new scheme.
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NewsAbuse survivors ‘re-victimised’ through family court process
Government and judiciary should ensure victims are not cross-examined by their abusers in court, charity recommends.