All News articles – Page 497
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NewsListed legal firms bounce back after pandemic pressure
Stockmarket-listed law firms took a hit in the early days of the pandemic but their shares have generally rebounded. Will this embolden others to join them?
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NewsBig drinker last man standing
Where I was articled the top floor was occupied by an ex-policeman, Sid Powell, who looked like the actor Jeremy Kemp and who went by the name Sandy.
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NewsCovid may be a ‘blessing in disguise’ for wills
The Law Commission is rarely noted for leaping to snap conclusions – which is just as well, given the chaos we all know can ensue from hasty law reform. But sometimes its work programme seems especially glacial.
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NewsRetired solicitors fear ruin when insurance safety net closes
Practitioners living in fear of historical negligence claims landing on their doorsteps, as the backstop for protecting them draws to a close.
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NewsHigh Court rejects claim that 'stern' judge was hostile towards LiPs
Judge 'showed signs of impatience’ but 'worked hard to deal fairly with all those who were involved', court finds.
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NewsIP lawyers have their cake and eat it in caterpillar wars
Yes, we know that the case of Colin and Cuthbert has legs.
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NewsVeteran solicitor fined for transferring £290,000 to wrong bank account
Sole practitioner expressed regret after allowing what were described as ’basic administration problems’.
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NewsCrisis, what crisis? Legal sector revenues surge
Official figures show that the legal services sector has bounced back strongly since the onset of the pandemic.
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NewsClyde & Co vacates part of London office
City firm embraces a 'hybrid working model' in which staff can work from home for more than half the week.
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NewsLawyers want remote work and even reduced hours, finds survey
Most senior lawyers polled said their wellbeing had improved with being away from the office.
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NewsLinklaters to offer A-Level tutoring in diversity drive
Programme aimed at sixth formers is designed to improve social mobility and ethnic diversity in the sector.
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NewsPeers vote to grant veterans exemption from six-year claim longstop
MPs will reconsider amendments to Overseas Operations Bill amid concerns about creating a two-tier system.
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News‘No room for complacency’ in City rebound, says lobby group
Professional services will play a vital role in economic growth following pandemic.
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NewsSolicitor fined for undervalued property sale between couple
Law firm founder made insufficient checks as elderly lady sold property to 34-year-old live-in partner.
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NewsFirm’s breach over counterparty's name caused no loss, rules High Court
Kingsley Napley admits a breach of duty but court rules client did not lose out as a result.
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NewsOverseas investment curbs could hit legitimate business, Law Society warns
Peers are to vote on amendments to the National Security and Investment Bill at the Lords report stage today.
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NewsDepartment for Education refuses to budge on JR disclosure
Gavin Williamson's department rejects fresh FOI request to disclose submission to Independent Review of Administrative Law.
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NewsTop law firms team up to draft standard NDA
The OneNDA project has garnered the support of Linklaters, Allen & Overy, Slaughter and May, and Norton Rose Fulbright.
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NewsSRA’s £500k cap on comp fund payments runs into trouble
In warning notice, Legal Services Board says benefits do not justify significant detriment to wronged clients.
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NewsDuncan Lewis bucks homeworking trend with City move
National practice its relocating its head office from Harrow to the City of London as part of an expansion drive.