All News articles – Page 229
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NewsEight countries’ bars condemn lawyer harassment in Turkey
Government 'systematically targeting lawyers who defend the fundamental human rights of the people of Turkey'.
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NewsSupreme Court reveals fall in delivered judgments
Court president says cases of particular public interest were dealt with efficiently thanks to ‘dedicated and capable workforce’.
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NewsFirm hire: Specialist family law partner joins Irwin Mitchell
Anna Chenoweth originally trained with the firm.
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NewsPrivate equity firm quintuples its money on Chambers sale
Inflexion has emerged as a key figure in the legal market with DWF and aosphere deals.
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NewsNorth-east firm’s community fund gives thousands to good causes
Muckle LLP has given out almost 700 grants, totalling £658,169.80, through its charitable fund over the past two decades.
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NewsJudges 'encourage' parties to let junior counsel speak in court
Parties will be asked whether a speaking role has been considered for junior advocates.
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NewsInternal complaints procedures 'are not ADR', Court of Appeal hears
Case centres on nuisance claim brought against Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.
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NewsMagistrate given formal warning over 'disparaging comments'
The Judicial Conduct Investigations Office found the magistrate was 'unprofessional and failed to show self-awareness'.
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News'I did not favour silks in JAC competition', judge tells tribunal
Martin Chamberlain gives evidence in discrimination claim brought by solicitor Ashok Ghosh against judge and Judicial Appointments Commission.
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NewsA&O investigating cyber attack on its IT system
Firm says detailed cyber forensic work is underway and affected clients are being contacted.
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NewsProsecutor suspended for 'pursuing romantic interest' in defendant
Bar tribunal makes findings of professional misconduct in relation to the CPS prosecutor.
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NewsSRA appeals 'astonishing' £5,000 tribunal costs order
Regulator's appeal against SDT costs order is a first, court hears.
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NewsMagistrates not always following the law when defendant remanded in custody
Legal thinktank finds reasons rarely given for decisions and 'notable disparities' in outcomes for non-white defendants.
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News'A remarkable leader': Legal sector pays tribute to Lord Judge
Lord chancellor and lady chief justice lead tributes to genial former lord chief justice.
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News'No confidence': New front opens in CILEX civil war
Rebuff for CILEX members who demanded special general meeting on plans for SRA to regulate legal executives.
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NewsBomb scare at Royal Courts of Justice
Police were called and the building evacuated after a suspect device was reported.
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NewsMagic circle firm wins £2m dispute over past and future fees
The firm sued subsidiary companies of its former client over unpaid legal fees totalling more than £2m.
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NewsMemory lane
A makeover at the RCJ, referrals of the future and fusion in Australia: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.
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NewsPost Office solicitor 'gutted' for victim - but says she was kept in the dark
Former in-house lawyer says Post Office board ‘clearly knew’ about Horizon issues but chose not to tell her.
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NewsLegal chiefs urge defence solicitors to keep the faith
Practitioners told legal aid challenge will be heard next month and advisory board will make regular recommendations.