All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 210
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NewsLAA tweaks billing system after criticism
Legal Aid Agency will be making a series of improvements to its client cost and management system.
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NewsHigh-profile public law firm to close
Birmingham practice has fought against controversial decisions made by public authorities for nearly 12 years.
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NewsCriminal defence giant targets north-west
Cartwright King merger with Garstangs Burrows Bussin will lead to firm employing 250 staff across 17 offices.
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NewsNorthern Ireland barristers withdraw services in legal aid protest
Justice minister David Ford said he was surprised and disappointed by the Criminal Bar Association’s decision.
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NewsSRA warns on exit strategies after solicitors fined
Five solicitors penalised in April for not following the correct procedure to close down their businesses.
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NewsSociety fears for legal professional privilege
Law Society president voices concerns over Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act and human rights reform.
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NewsProfessional negligence warning over costs budgeting
Survey shows only one in 10 commercial litigators made an application to revise agreed costs budget upwards.
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International firms step up social mobility efforts
‘Contextual’ recruitment tool allows firms to identify potential bias in their selection process.
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OpinionRelieving the tension in-house
A new report exposes the frustrations that arise in dealings between in-house lawyers and corporate executives.
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NewsCriminal bar votes overwhelmingly for direct action
Criminal Bar Association asked its 4,000 members if they supported action over new duty provider scheme.
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NewsBelfast firm withdraws services in legal aid protest
Leading Northern Ireland firm says repeated cuts are 'cynical and vicious onslaught'.
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NewsLegal aid legislation ‘disgracefully complex’
Court of Appeal calls for clarity over availability of funding for county court proceedings.
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NewsJudgment prompts review of thousands of housing cases
Supreme Court widens scope of vulnerable applicants who are considered homeless.
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NewsShake on deal, then go to legal – survey
Only a third of in-house legal teams cite the application of legal or technical expertise as adding the most value to divestments.
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NewsDon’t get complacent on money laundering – Society
Fourth money laundering directive to become European law this month.
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NewsJudges announced for Excellence Awards
Law Society Excellence Awards ceremony takes place in October.
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NewsFormer City solicitor Raab joins MoJ
Civil libertarian and Strasbourg critic appointed as parliamentary under secretary of state at the Ministry of Justice today.
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NewsClyde & Co in ‘advanced’ merger talks
International firm could boost Scottish presence if deal is struck with Simpson & Marwick.
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NewsSolicitors struggle with legal aid tender bids
Solicitors struggled to meet the deadline for legal aid tender bids, with some firms working right down to the wire.
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NewsBlake Morgan boosts London presence with merger
Top-50 firm Blake Morgan announced today it is to merge with London-based commercial firm Piper Smith Watton.