All News articles – Page 274
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NewsLetter between litigation solicitors not defamatory, judge finds
‘Only a reader avid for scandal’ would think the letter cast aspersions on the claimants' conduct.
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NewsGrowing firm opens new regional south east hub
Two offices will close as part of move into £120m Brighton building.
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NewsFirm festival keeps singing in the rain
The law firm summer party may have been watered down in recent years, with firms restricting spending or perhaps wary of encouraging staff to overdo the Aperol Spritz.
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NewsMoJ cautioned against compulsory mediation for family disputes
Law Society and Resolution stress importance of early legal advice in consultation responses.
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NewsJudge shortage delays money-laundering trial for a year
Delay 'rather regrettable' judge tells hearing at Reading Crown Court.
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NewsNews focus: SDT draws a line on sexual misconduct
The case of former Gowlings director Oliver Bretherton is a benchmark against which all similar cases will be measured.
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NewsUnbundling? Never heard of it, say 40% of firms
SRA to start new promotional kick amid continuing indifference from practitioners and clients.
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NewsCarr to be first female lord chief justice
Dame Sue Carr will take up the post on 1 October following Lord Burnett's retirement.
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NewsMPs urge government to reconsider cohabitation reform timetable
Women and equalities committee sees no reason why separate projects on weddings and divorce should delay work.
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NewsLitigant denied relief after court confused by 'XXXX' name
Court says claimant should have expected that his unusual first name would cause a problem.
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NewsBoris Johnson 'ignored lawyers' over Partygate explanation
Prime minister relied on assurances from media advisers before addressing parliament, MPs conclude.
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NewsTribunal orders JAC to disclose candidate material
Solicitor unsuccessful in judicial recruitment process is bringing a claim for race discrimination.
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NewsCity firms unite to boost solicitor-apprenticeship numbers
Initiative led by City of London Law Society officially launched on Social Mobility Day.
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NewsHaving the shirt off your judicial back
Members of the senior judiciary finally get the hang of T-shirts.
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NewsMemory lane
A regulation review and lawyers reluctant to use PCs: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.
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NewsBarrister who asked client for drugs jailed
Henry Hendron admitted to three counts of intentionally encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence.
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NewsProfession cautiously welcomes anti-SLAPP measures
Important task is ‘one for parliament, not for regulators’, bar chief says.
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NewsSRA fines solicitor after second drink-drive conviction
Salisbury practitioner was three times the legal limit and confrontational towards police.
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NewsMutual recognition of qualifications in UK-Swiss deal
Standalone deal will require regulators to consider applications from their opposite numbers.
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NewsClients see little quality difference in regulated lawyers
Unregulated market is small at present but may grow as the economy worsens, SRA research finds.