All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 215
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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.
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NewsTop 100 firms rethink global expansion plans
Steep decline in interest in Russia and Sub Saharan Africa.
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NewsProtest at Venezuelan lawyer's detention
International Bar Association says arrest violates international 'client's cause' standards.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency ‘in denial’ over online billing system
Association of Costs Lawyers publishes report detailing problems that need to be fixed before national rollout.
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NewsCriminal bar to vote on direct action
Practitioners asked if they would support ‘days of action’ against new legal aid provider scheme.
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NewsNews UK appoints new in-house chief
Emma Moloney has been interim general counsel since September 2014.
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NewsLabour promises cuts reversal for domestic violence victims
Party says it will increase victim surcharge to return funding back to pre-April 2013 levels.
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NewsMoJ warned of challenges to legal aid plans
Firms had until midday to submit bids for 527 four-year duty provider contracts.
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NewsCouncil brings more legal work in-house
The London Borough of Islington will handle its own insurance legal work from August.
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NewsMagic circle firm’s ‘UK first’ for women lawyers
Allen & Overy partner says there is no ‘silver bullet’ for women juggling commitments in and outside of work.
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NewsSociety criticises in-house deregulation plan
Businesses wanting to provide external legal services should take the alternative business structure route, Chancery Lane says.
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NewsTax avoidance clampdown threatens rule of law – Society
Tax committee warns against ‘legislative hyperactivity’.