All News articles – Page 324
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NewsHuman rights focus for ex A&O partner's startup firm
Practice will advise corporate clients on international law and ESG compliance.
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NewsOut-of-court disposals 'expanding uncontrollably', magistrates warn
Representative body says criminal justice tool is wrongly used for serious offences such as knife crime.
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NewsMetamorph crisis: Winding-up orders, staff unpaid and directors quitting
At least three offices set to close as financial difficulties plague law firm group.
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NewsJudge rejects plea to postpone judgment publication
Court rules that tribunal's decision became public once it was handed to the parties.
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NewsParole hearings go public - to a select few
All 32 seats for the first hearing were snapped up two months ago.
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NewsStaff grievances surge at Ministry of Justice
Department says significant upturn in headcount increases likelihood of more mental health issues being reported.
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NewsDavid Greene cleared of misconduct by SDT
Private prosecution case brought against former Law Society president is dismissed in full.
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NewsGCs 'not reaping benefits of legal market liberalisation'
Report suggests legal teams are paying too much by sticking with traditional law firms.
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NewsBelsner won’t end claims deduction disputes, costs lawyers predict
Court of Appeal ruling has advanced calls for reform of the Solicitors Act, according to new survey.
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NewsBar asks government to review LSB in 'over-reach' row
Bar Council says oversight regulator should not attempt to act as a regulator of all legal services.
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NewsCornwall consultation reveals duty solicitor crisis
Only two out of the 10 duty solicitors on police station rota for January are under the age of 50.
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NewsBig Five law societies fight SRA's SIF plan
Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester societies express ‘deep concern’ that regulator failed to consult on other options.
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NewsSRA reveals £20 charge for non-practising solicitors to stay on roll
Revival of the charge has angered some retired solicitors.
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NewsPostmasters' compensation swallowed up by official receiver, inquiry hears
Bankrupt client offered only £8,000 of £259,000 compensation following wrongful conviction.
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NewsStruck-off solicitor banned from actions against SRA
Regulator obtains civil restraint order against Farid El-Diwany and his 'never-ending litigation'.
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NewsRaab announces £5m to cut immigration and asylum backlog
Ministry of Justice says up to 9,000 more cases will be heard by the end of March.
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NewsMass marketing campaign to kick off £17bn Mastercard claim
Group action could be worth up to £17bn as individuals claim ‘up to £300’ each.
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NewsSRA seeks restraint order on struck-off solicitor
Order would ‘prevent any litigation against the SRA as a body, its officers, representatives and employees’.
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NewsLaw leads on social mobility - but ‘too focused’ on top universities
Latest mobility foundation report highlights firms’ positive action but says there is scope to do better.
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NewsMagic circle firm to welcome solicitor apprentices
Linklaters says traditional route to a legal career is out of reach for many talented students from low socio-economic backgrounds.