All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 39
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NewsCompetition watchdog sets its sights on will-writers
Competition and Markets Authority is worried not all firms are complying with consumer protection laws.
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NewsLegal aid JR to be heard in run-up to Christmas
The Law Society's legal challenge over criminal legal aid fees will be listed for three days.
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NewsAfghan judge thanks pro bono lawyers for 'life-saving' work
Jenner & Block and Kingsley Napley have been trying to get female judge and family to safety for two years.
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NewsSeven in 10 legal executives reluctant to switch regulator
Changing current regulatory regime 'not a priority' and CILEX and CILEx Regulation told to stop bickering.
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NewsNeurodiverse judicial candidate fails in tribunal claim
Employment judge says recruitment exercise cannot be adjusted to the extent it undermines the process.
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NewsHigh Court directs UCL students to resolve their claim out of court
Master Fontaine stays proceedings for eight months and encourages parties to find less costly solution.
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NewsDoubts remain over SQE's social mobility objectives
Regulator says centralised assessment functioning well but solicitors remain concerned.
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NewsLaw firms urged to 'focus on what really works' to tackle gender inequality
Next 100 Years survey finds just 45% of 204 respondents thought measures adopted by their organisations were effective.
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NewsLALYs 2023: Lawyers unite to 'celebrate the power of legal aid'
Hundreds attend ceremony to hail winners of the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards.
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NewsJudicial diversity: annual statistics expose painfully slow progress
Proportion of court judges who are solicitors rises by one percentage point, as Law Society demands urgent reform.
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NewsQuincecare duty: Supreme Court 'closes door' on fraud claims
Ruling reduces avenues for victims trying to recover losses, but cases currently in court are 'seeking to push the boundaries'.
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NewsSolicitors face tougher sentence for perverting course of justice
Those obliged to facilitate justice will be deemed to have high level of culpability if offence linked to their job.
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NewsCommon Platform inflexibility 'causing issues', admits government
Court staff have had to 'check in' barristers given a case at short notice.
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NewsAG defends judicial review over Covid-19 inquiry messages
Victoria Prentis says court was being asked to decide novel question in legal challenge over Covid-19 inquiry.
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NewsDigital mentoring scheme to boost Black representation in the law
Legal recruitment firm has built platform that will connect senior decision-makers with Black qualified lawyers.
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NewsMPs' surgeries: 75% of constituents raise legal issues
Research conducted by lawyers suggests housing is one of the biggest areas of unmet legal need.
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NewsCILEX civil war pushes members towards conveyancing regulator
Council for Licensed Conveyancers has seen a 10-fold increase in applications over the past 12 months.
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NewsNational Audit Office to review legal aid sustainability
Public spending watchdog wants to see what progress government has made since its 2014 report.
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NewsSupreme Court could play part in MP inductions
Lord Reed reveals initiative to counter impression that UK and US institutions are equivalents.
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NewsLaw student successfully challenges landlord over repair bill
Obioma Ibe says housing law insight she gained from studying and volunteering at advice clinic gave her confidence to go to court.