All News articles – Page 3
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NewsSRA missed numerous chances to halt PM Law losses, report finds
Two investigations were made into potential misconduct but not acted upon, investigation by City firm reveals.
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NewsAxiom Ince: SRA making 'timely progress' on raising its game
Independent review calls on regulator to consider whether law firms should continue to hold client money.
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NewsTop 50 firm named and shamed for not paying minimum wage
Firm explains that discrepancy arose from issue with salary pension contributions and car park deductions.
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NewsOmbudsman fee hikes 'unfair and excessive', Law Society complains
Firms would pay £1,500 for a final decision - a near four-fold rise on the current flat fee.
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NewsSRA amends COLP/COFA rules following backlash
Proscription will apply only to an individual who can unilaterally make significant management decisions, says regulator.
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NewsDecade-long saga ends with ENRC-SFO settlement
'The SFO is a fundamentally different organisation,' says director of legal services following announcement.
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NewsLawyer's surprise coaching role
Aviation finance specialist is nurturing women's cricket - in Spain.
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NewsIPP sentences to be abolished 'by end of this parliament'
Justice secretary Alex Norris will work with former home secretary David Blunkett whose administration introduced the punishment.
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NewsFirm hire: Partner appointment at Morr & Co
Firm welcomes Michael Charalambous to its private client practice.
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NewsMilne SDT case to proceed despite conviction appeal
Solicitor says he plans to appeal his criminal conviction for stalking court blogger later this month.
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NewsMinister promises to look at SRA’s anti-SLAPP powers
Government has 'begun to take the stepping stones' towards comprehensive legislation against abusive litigation.
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NewsFirm hands staff 3% bonus despite dip in profits
National firm says it has invested in technology and office infrastructure as part of its long-term strategy.
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NewsTug-of-war over Mariana dam claim as rivals claim leadership
Pogust Goodhead questions validity of new group claiming to represent interests of Brazilian claimants.
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NewsSRA risks creating perverse incentive to pay off unhappy clients - Society
Firms may choose to settle purely on commercial grounds, even where a complaint lacks merit.
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NewsFirm hire: Optimal Solicitors welcomes clinical negligence and serious injury solicitor
Maria Farrell will be based in Greater Manchester.
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NewsMoJ reveals £1.5m cashpot to fund criminal bar pupillages
Ministry of Justice will invest money to widen access to 'prestigious' profession.
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NewsTwo more firms acquired by growing consolidator
Orwins Group takes on established Yorkshire firm and boutique London practice.
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NewsPrison laundry rooms to be converted into cells
Government to fast-track £110m from existing budgets to create more accommodation.
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NewsTrainee jailed for cyberflashing court client
Police say trainee solicitor abused his position of trust to send explicit communications.
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NewsDivorce order finally made after 15 listed hearings
Case went before several judges, highlighting pressure imposed on courts by parties failing to engage properly.