All News articles – Page 529
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NewsCourt blocks new expert on disabled claimant’s life expectancy
Judge dismisses suggestion that statistician’s input could be ‘taken as Gospel’ by claimant.
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NewsDivorce bill reaches final stretch of parliamentary marathon
Proposed legislation was first introduced to the House of Commons last June.
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News‘I can see you but can’t hear you’ - Remote justice crawls on
Employment Appeal Tribunal discovers the 'Turn it off and on again' trick.
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NewsRemote hearing 'removes valuable visual cues' for people with learning disabilities
Court of Appeal says judge was wrong not to appoint intermediary for mother facing prospect of losing her baby.
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NewsIndex reveals winners and losers in economic slump
Legal market contracted by 2.5% in first quarter - but some practice areas are thriving.
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NewsFirm’s £13k legal bill ‘requires explanation’, rules costs judge
Client wins right to have monthly invoices made subject to detailed assessment.
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NewsUnion makes court safety demands
HMCTS chief executive told to let members conduct their own risk assessment of court buildings.
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NewsLimits on jury trials may be needed says LCJ
Lord Burnett suggests ministers consider temporary curbs on right to jury for 'either way' offences.
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NewsLegal revenues down just 5% - but real shock yet to come
ONS data shows sector remained strong in April. However the full impact of the lockdown has yet to be felt.
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NewsDisability awareness 'should be a professional requirement'
Equality body says lawyers rely strongly on defendants to disclose impairments.
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NewsDentons reopens London office as City returns to life
Staff who feel isolated will be able to return to Farringdon-based office.
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NewsSRA off the hook as Bakers tribunal rejects all costs applications
Respondents in high-profile prosecution tried to claim £3m in costs from the regulator.
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NewsFirm promotions: Partners appointed at Hilary Meredith Solicitors
Adrian Mullen and Lucia Parkinson have both been promoted at the Wilmslow-based firm.
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NewsSRA faces £3m costs bill in Bakers case
Former partner seeks £1.6m + VAT in costs after allegations against him were dismissed last week.
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NewsWork begins on property logbooks to speed up conveyancing
Digital file would contain key data required to complete a residential transaction.
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NewsLegal lothario’s lethal liaison
One hundred years ago solicitor Harold Greenwood was charged with the murder of his wife.
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NewsJaguar puts GC into top gear
UK’s largest automotive manufacturer announces new corporate affairs director will report to legal chief.
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NewsGhost courts put the frighteners on MoJ
Instead of building ‘Nightingale’ courts in hotels and cruise ships, why not reopen some actual courts?
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NewsNews focus: Family courts - a bumpy road ahead
Sir Andrew McFarlane’s framework for the family courts concedes that remote hearings will remain predominant for the foreseeable future. Normal business may – or may not – be resumed by the spring.
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NewsJudge offers clarity on search for adverse papers
High Court sheds light on extent to which parties need to actively hunt down documents which are damaging to case.