All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 198
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NewsPractitioner groups consider Gove’s legal aid offer
Gesture by lord chancellor ‘contingent upon profession continuing to engage constructively’.
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NewsMicrosoft highlights in-house importance
Brad Smith will take on the title of president and chief legal officer. He will remain general counsel.
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NewsKent ABS plan on ice as town halls look to consolidate
More than a year has passed since the council began the procurement process for a commercial partner to form a groundbreaking joint venture.
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NewsDebt-recovery agency granted ABS status
Nottingham firm says litigation becoming a popular tool in creditors’ armoury.
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OpinionLoneliness of the in-house solicitor
Solicitors are still trying to shake off the ‘second cousin’ perception.
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NewsThird-party disclosure could cause JRs to collapse – Society
Ministry of Justice proposing to provide courts with financial information of contributors to cases to help decide cost awards.
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NewsClyde & Co puts down roots in Scotland
International firm to merge with national practice Simpson & Marwick.
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NewsChancery Lane urges support for business on human rights
Jonathan Smithers urges solicitors to help shape Law Society’s guidance.
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NewsTrowers expands through south-west merger
Deal with Devon practice Stones creates 800-strong practice with £85m turnover.
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NewsLord Falconer remains on shadow frontbench
New Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn appoints Lord Falconer of Thoroton shadow justice secretary.
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NewsFirms face up to legal aid ‘limbo’
Leeds firm turns to technology with MoJ tenders outcome still unannounced.
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NewsCameron promises youth justice overhaul
Prime minister announces reform as part of vision of ‘smarter state’.
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OpinionLegal aid waiting game
A month has passed since practitioners gave the Ministry of Justice options for alternative savings to the second fee cut.
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NewsOne in five victims ‘dissatisfied’ with CPS – survey
Director of public prosecutions announces additional support for victims and witnesses in Crown court proceedings.
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NewsIn-house service reflects workforce ‘shift’
Addleshaw Goddard is the latest firm to establish a contract lawyer offering.
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NewsMoJ to close commercial arm – but Saudi bid will continue
Just Solutions international, which submitted bid to conduct training-needs analysis for prison staff, will cease to trade.
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NewsWales reveals £60m legal services winners
Firms will provide legal services to public sector in Wales over the next four years.
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NewsMore firms report strong trainee retention rates
Majority of latest newly qualified solicitors will be based in London.
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NewsBritish bill of rights plan to be unveiled ‘this autumn’
Justice minister says proposals to replace Human Rights Act will be subject to ‘full consultation’.
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NewsSolicitors have ‘appetite’ for new legal aid regime, says justice minister
Labour peer tables ‘regret motion’ over decision to introduce further fee cuts for solicitors.