All News articles – Page 268
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NewsHow to get your judge to get a move on
Don't be pushy, is the considered advice on social media.
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NewsHFW profits recover in 'best ever year'
International firm reports double-digit rises in net profits, revenue and PEP.
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NewsLobby group calls for National Institute for Legal Innovation
'Until now, the loudest voices have been those who see AI and technology as a problem,' futurologist Richard Susskind says.
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NewsMagistrate removed from office after strike-off
Solicitor was investigated by the SRA over allegations including attempting to mislead her firm.
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NewsFirm told it cannot recover £234,000 costs shortfall from claimant
Judge says Irwin Mitchell did not advise client of implications of budget overspend in personal injury case.
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NewsSingle AML regulator mooted for professions
State body and consolidation of regulators among options proposed by HM Treasury.
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NewsJokes in exchange for a scroll
Comedian will headline show to raise funds for a Torah Scroll in memory of his friend solicitor-advocate Julian Young.
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NewsNational Audit Office to review legal aid sustainability
Public spending watchdog wants to see what progress government has made since its 2014 report.
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NewsSupreme Court backs civil law test for police disciplinary proceedings
Judgment centred on police shooting of unarmed man ‘provides confidence to bring more disciplinary cases following use of force’.
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News'Half-truth' in property form was not misleading, SDT hears
Solicitor accused of professional misconduct over property sale in rare private tribunal prosecution.
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NewsFormer senior police officer replaces lawyer as SFO director
Nick Ephgrave will take over from Lisa Osofsky at the end of September.
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NewsOmbudsman toasts 'step change' in speed of complaint handling
Service falls short of 10,000 target but annual report shows positive figures across the board.
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NewsEx-DLA Piper partner working 70-hour week suspended for false signature
Practitioner had ‘classic moment of madness’ when problem arose on a £13.5m property deal.
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NewsSupreme Court could play part in MP inductions
Lord Reed reveals initiative to counter impression that UK and US institutions are equivalents.
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NewsDisability rights solicitor fined £9,000 at the SDT
Chris Fry was cleared of dishonesty and acting without integrity over PII form.
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NewsPost Office GC says sorry for failure to disclose racist codes
Disclosure process failed despite dozens of lawyers combing documents, statutory inquiry into Horizon scandal hears.
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NewsWe’re not like utilities, says bar regulator chief in defence of independence
Mark Neale sets out case amid criticism of Bar Standards Board’s handling of enforcement.
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NewsProfits surge 17% at Eversheds Sutherland
Revenue in 2022/23 grew at same rate as previous year, international firm reveals.
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NewsLaw student successfully challenges landlord over repair bill
Obioma Ibe says housing law insight she gained from studying and volunteering at advice clinic gave her confidence to go to court.
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NewsSolicitor who helped relative’s house sale faces private SDT prosecution
Lawyer denies all allegations of professional misconduct brought by purchaser of a property with an ongoing neighbour dispute.