All News articles – Page 169
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NewsVideo guide for unrepresented parties in civil and family court
Support Through Court worked with legal training company Bond Solon to produce the seven-minute video.
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NewsNew security regime at Stratford: enhanced searches only for protester courtrooms
Law Society welcomes changes which follow 'serious incidents' at Stratford Magistrates' Court.
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NewsFraudster who raided client’s bank account struck off
Former partner admits she misappropriated £7,850 from client’s bank account over a four-year period.
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NewsMore solicitors go freelance but insurance cover still a problem
SRA data reveals that experienced male solicitors are more likely to go freelance.
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NewsNext government must 'recognise the urgency' of PACCAR legislation, funders warn
'If it is to be a Labour government, we know they are very keen on access to justice and victims’ rights,' says trade body.
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NewsFirm hire: Commercial partner joins Wilkin Chapman
Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire law firm welcomes Luke Rees.
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NewsFirm promotion: Moore Barlow appoints partner
Sophie Winstanley started as a paralegal at what was then Moore Blatch.
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NewsFirm promotions: Harbottle & Lewis appoints partners
Alexa Collis and Lizzie Williams join the firm's partnership.
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NewsA&O Shearman latest to up NQ pay to £150k
Firm’s increase for its London NQs and junior lawyers follows a string of increases from comparable firms.
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NewsLawyers accused of ‘deplorable conduct’ in defending employment claim
Solicitors denied key document existed and made unsuccessful bid for tribunal to recuse itself.
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NewsChief coroner swaps inquests for the stars
His Honour Judge Thomas Teague KC is looking forward to a busy retirement.
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NewsSolicitor coerced vulnerable client into sending explicit images
Case-handler claimed he needed images to support a non-molestation order application.
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News'Secret justice' review: MoJ's long-delayed response 'profoundly disappointing'
Ouseley report into closed material procedure was submitted to the Ministry of Justice in 2021. The department responded this week.
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NewsGift 'in contemplation of death' valid, judge finds
High Court hears that testator was unable to find a witness to a will during the pandemic lockdown.
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NewsDisruptor chambers hails ‘new dawn’ for bar recruitment
The Barrister Group has taken on 10 pupils, which the privately equity-funded business claims is a record.
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NewsAllotments group wins community asset fight
First-tier judge rules that Matlock land should be listed as an asset of community value.
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NewsNew York court picks Scots law for shareholder dispute
Judge backs presumption that law of place of incorporation should apply.
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NewsFirm promotion: Director appointment at Hugh Jones Solicitors
Catherine Eassom joins board at Manchester-based Court of Protection firm.
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NewsCourt allows divorce firm to claim more than costs estimate
Costs judge says client’s unreasonable conduct made it inevitable that the estimate would be exceeded.
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NewsJudge vents spleen over poor video connection
Incident at Reading follows Bar Council report highlighting issues with remote hearings.