All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 3
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NewsElection planning 'number one priority' for council lawyers
Lawyers in Local Government chief says top priority will be to ensure elections are legal, compliant and safe.
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NewsTreasury ignores conveyancing plea over tax adviser requirement
HM Revenue & Customs guidance suggests conveyancers will be considered tax advisers because of stamp duty work.
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NewsSolicitor fined over vulnerable client's representation
Solicitor knew client had autism spectrum disorder when he pleaded guilty to criminal charges.
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NewsLegal aid rates in forensic science 'risk miscarriages of justice'
Science and technology committee tells Ministry of Justice to fix inequality of arms between prosecution and defence.
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NewsMoD to pilot free legal support for rape complainants
External solicitors will advise complainants on their rights and implications of sharing phone and medical records.
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NewsIn depth: Lammy's plan to seize client account interest faces bitter opposition
Early responses to a consultation on the government’s plan to seize interest on client accounts are hostile. Even not-for-profits worry that the cash will be used to cross-subsidise day-to-day spending.
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ProfileOur legal lives: Ella Clarkson and Jagtara Taak
With a growing number of firms offering solicitor-apprenticeships as an alternative route into the legal profession, Monidipa Fouzder spoke to two apprentices about their journey so far.
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NewsMoJ cautions against proposed 'drill music' safeguard
Lawyers concerned that creative and artistic expression is being misused as evidence in criminal proceedings.
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NewsNew-look lender handbook for conveyancers paused
Banking trade association UK Finance says delay not connected to shelved £50 access fee.
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NewsJust two in 10 law firm leaders are women - global report
Law Society deputy vice president calls for greater public commitment to gender equality.
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NewsNot-for-profits cool on client account interest raid
MPs told lack of named beneficiaries and having the government administer the scheme is unusual and worrying.
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NewsNationwide becomes first lender to accept e-signature
HM Land Registry hopes building society's announcement will prompt other lenders to follow suit.
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NewsWindrush commissioner to probe legal support
Reverend Clive Foster says he is in a 'hurry for justice' for victims without immigration status or compensation.
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NewsReturn to office mandate 'detrimental' to women's career progression
Concern raised at event discussing new research that reveals 'motherhood penalty' for women in law firms.
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NewsIn depth: Leveson's 135 recommendations to fix the criminal courts
On Wednesday Sir Brian Leveson unveiled the second part of his criminal courts review. Rebuilding the legal aid workforce through annual fee reviews and trainee grants is included in a smorgasbord of recommendations.
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NewsLaw centres latest interveners in Mazur to halt access to justice threat
Representative body says High Court ruling has potentially dire consequences for non-commercial organisations.
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NewsLeveson review: 135 new recommendations to fix courts crisis
Lord chancellor David Lammy says he is urgently considering Sir Brian Leveson's recommendations.
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NewsFinal instalment of Leveson review out tomorrow, Lammy reveals
Part two of Leveson review will make recommendations on how to improve efficiency in the Crown court.
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NewsNorthern giant targets London
Brabners embarks on next phase of expansion as revenues surpass £60m.