All News articles – Page 250
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NewsSolicitor impersonated friend to secure NHS prescriptions
South Wales practitioner struck off after conviction leading to 12-month community order.
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NewsFixed recoverable costs for housing kicked into long grass
Ministry of Justice announces two-year delay, taking implementation beyond next general election.
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NewsHere be dragons
Court hears complaint by children’s author over 2019 John Lewis/Waitrose Christmas TV advertisement and spin-off book.
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NewsNews focus: SRA gets tough on competence
The SRA is taking a more proactive approach to the assessment of continuing competence. Firms can expect a more onerous and intrusive process, and a knock at the door should they fall short.
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NewsNews focus: Solicitors ramp up campaign for cohabitation law reform
Despite a succession of governments being reluctant to act, family lawyers are resetting their campaign to secure reform of the rights of cohabitants when relationships break down.
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NewsFirm hires: Commercial property appointments at Berwins
Parminder Matharu, Khal Shahjahan, and Jonny Noble start new roles at Yorkshire law firm.
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NewsCompetition court judges criticise parties in Merricks v Mastercard
Intensive case management 'cannot be done if a party does not elucidate for the tribunal what position it adopts'.
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NewsCosts shock as CPR changes reverse claimant protection
Amendments to Civil Procedure Rules enacted yesterday are set to come into force from April.
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NewsTrade deal ‘could liberalise Korea legal market’
Law Society responds to consultation on enhanced UK-Republic of Korea trade agreement.
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NewsSRA continues fight for documents from former solicitor
Regulator accused of ‘punitive’ pursuit of contempt action against Soophia Khan.
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NewsHill Dickinson’s top earner nets £1m as profits surge
Liverpool-headquartered firm records £10m rise in profit before member remuneration.
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NewsCity solicitors appointed to High Court bench
Law Society welcomes two appointments despite decline in successful applications for deputy roles.
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NewsQuindell intelligence made no difference to price, court hears
Former Slater and Gordon director says it was assumed Quindell had authorised information to be shared.
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NewsTrade union formally establishes branch for judges
GMB demands answers from lord chief justice over ‘toxic work environment’ reportedly leaving some members feeling suicidal.
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NewsFirm hires: Brabners expands Leeds team
Matthew Howarth, Michelle Spark and Junaid Sohail join the independent law firm.
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NewsEx-Slater and Gordon boss discussed 'back channel' to Quindell
Court hears that Australian former owners were ‘frustrated’ at not getting full picture of seller’s finances.
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NewsBeware of taking fees in crypto, SRA warns
Regulator publishes 'risk outlook report' on cryptocurrencies and other distributed ledger technologies.
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NewsLiP sending last-minute email had 'good reason' for missing deadline
Employment Appeal Tribunal finds that technical fault was responsible for message not getting through.