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NewsJudicial review curbs under parliamentary fire
The Joint Committee on Human Rights has said the reforms are unjustified and undermine the rule of law.
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NewsLSB chair bows out with splenetic attack on legal ‘trade unions’
David Edmonds calls for single regulator, but the bar's Deech derides proposal for body ‘staffed by quango kings and queens in the pocket of government’.
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NewsSolicitor-advocate hire: Carlyn Weale at Davis Blank Furniss
Carlyn Weale joins from Turner Parkinson LLP.
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Partner hire: Jonathan Earle at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
He joins the firm at its London office.
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NewsTake divorce out of judges’ hands – Munby
The head of the family division sets out ideas to reform the family justice system.
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NewsPM’s brother calls for stay in case hit by protest
Alex Cameron appeared pro bono to argue that five defendants charged with fraud cannot receive a fair trial.
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NewsHudson: unrated indemnity insurers not an automatic risk
The Law Society has called for talks with Yorkshire Building Society to discuss its plans to remove law firms from its panel.
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NewsDavenport Lyons bought after entering administration
Accountant Baker Tilly is acting as joint administrator after Davenport Lyons went into administration on Friday.
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NewsFirm acts pro bono for 81-year-old hit by protest
Octogenarian who spent 13 days in custody released on bail. He denies a murder charge.
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NewsCouncils look to ABS status for survival
Snapshot poll of councils shows a significant number are considering the option in the face of cuts.
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NewsLawyers on the ball after Moyes sacking
With immaculate timing, the League Managers Association is advertising for an in-house employment lawyer.
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NewsBig-spending criminal bar ‘ruining itself’, warns silk
Chambers could cut costs by 20%, silk tells Gazette.
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NewsUS battle over rough justice
One lawyer helped the plight of three black murder suspects in thirties America.
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Student costs blow
Paul Crawford, who took Newcastle University to judicial review, must pay the defendant’s costs.
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Rethink call over entity-based regulation
The Law Society has called for the SRA to rethink a proposal to exempt some foreign European firms.
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NewsEnvironmental case to invoke EU convention
Residents are contesting a council’s decision to sign over green belt to QPR.