All News articles – Page 509
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NewsInquests 'more adversarial than criminal cases', says Grenfell QC
Allison Munroe QC supports legal thinktank's call for statutory duty of candour in inquests and inquiries.
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NewsFirm sues Police Federation after removal from solicitors panel
Claim for slander and malicious falsehood brought over comments allegedly made about firm.
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NewsProfession prepares to challenge BSB over exam fiasco
Barristers will meet with the regulator tomorrow morning to discuss possible options.
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NewsFlight delay claims handler goes bust as travel numbers slump
Thousands of claimants left in limbo as claims company goes into administration.
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NewsFirms told to brace themselves for October PII hike
A hardening market combined with Covid-19 could mean an expensive renewal bill.
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NewsMoJ headquarters begins new role as Nightingale court
A press conference room has been turned into a courtroom and will deal with family cases.
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NewsLinklaters lawyers to work remotely up to half of the time
Magic circle firm announces global 'agile working policy'.
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NewsMother in care case allowed to type answers from witness box
Judge grateful for help of lawyers and court intermediary in facilitating innovative approach.
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NewsFirm defies Covid to boost staff salaries
Kennedys says it is not immune to effects of lockdown but that staff have earned a pay rise.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency to extend crime contracts
Law Society welcomes decision but says beleaguered firms cannot work another 12 months at 1990s rates.
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NewsMore Crown courts to allow pre-recorded video evidence
Vulnerable victims and witnesses would give evidence closer to the time the alleged offence happened.
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NewsLitigation funder hopes to attract global investors in cases
ME Group announces four-fold rise in pre-tax profits as it announces plans to harness technology in dispute resolution.
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NewsJustice processes 'exacerbating' grief and trauma
Thinktank says inquests and inquiries should be responsive to needs of bereaved people and survivors.
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NewsHMCTS chief heads to Department for Education
Susan Acland-Hood appointed second permanent secretary on a temporary basis.
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NewsFirm promotions: Law At Work appointments
Heather Maclean and Paman Singh have been promoted to senior associate solicitor and principal litigation solicitor respectively.
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NewsHousing possession proceedings suspension extended again
Housing Law Practitioners Association says it has received official confirmation.
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News£51m boost for criminal legal aid - but more needed say lawyers
Lord chancellor announces package of accelerated measures as well as plans for an independent review.
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NewsOsborne Clarke retains 96% of trainees
Trainees starting in September will not be obliged to work in the office, says firm.
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NewsLocal society adds its voice to Hong Kong concerns
Liverpool members express fears about threats to judicial independence.