All News articles – Page 1257
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NewsEurope’s human rights system under new scrutiny
Council of Europe opens consultation on convention and Strasbourg court.
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NewsExclusive: Co-op Legal to axe 60 PI jobs
Staff told redundancy consultation will start in January.
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Senior counsel: Thomas Firestone at Baker & McKenzie
Baker & McKenzie has strengthened its London Compliance & Risk Group with the addition of senior counsel Thomas Firestone, who has relocated from the firm’s Washington DC office.
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NewsAnglo-Russian agreement on rule of law
Law Society president Nicholas Fluck is in Moscow promoting English law.
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NewsSRA seeks ‘modest’ increase in fining powers
Regulator unhappy with disparity between traditional firms and alternative business structures.
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NewsRPC ditches flat fee for newly qualified solicitors
Flat rate has ‘passed its sell-by date and no longer has any integrity’.
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In-house: Jonathan Cathie at Gresham Computing
Gresham Computing plc, a provider of transaction control solutions, has appointed Jonathan Cathie to the position of general counsel.
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New partner: Nicola Wager at Stewarts Law
Stewarts Law LLP has hired Nicola Wager as a partner.
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NewsArbitration centre builds Israeli-Palestinian bridge
Twenty years after the Oslo Accord, parties involved in commercial Israeli-Palestinian disputes get a forum for resolution.
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NewsLegal arm to escape Co-op review
Fact-finding will centre on the group’s democratic structure, the Co-op says.
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NewsPersonal injury firm in breach of duty
Judge criticises automated system that failed to fully assess extent of compensation claim.
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NewsMergers help drive hefty growth at DWF
Over 10% (£6m) of DWF’s revenue rise was organic, with the remainder coming from its high-profile mergers.
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Video interview with James Parry
Liverpool solicitor James Parry has requisitioned a special general meeting of The Law Society, accusing Chancery Lane of ‘surrender’ on criminal legal aid reform. Gazette editor Paul Rogerson spoke to him.
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NewsWragges and Lawrence Graham begin merger talks
Combined firm would have more than 600 lawyers and posted joint income of £172m last year.
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Most victims unable to access legal aid
Six out of 10 domestic violence victims are unable to get access to legal aid, a survey by women’s rights charities has revealed.
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Call for Sri Lanka action
The Law Society added its voice to calls for an independent investigation into alleged war crimes and ongoing human rights abuses in Sri Lanka.
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NewsADR pledge may change approach to litigation
A number of the UK’s biggest companies including Tesco and Marks & Spencer signed up to the 21st Century Corporate ADR Pledge.