All News articles – Page 54
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NewsFee-earner forwarded client details to new address
Solicitors Regulation Authority says law firm employee's actions were beyond naive or foolish.
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NewsNew court track proposed for essential patents
Government proposals aim to tackle 'systemic issues' around transparency and dispute resolution.
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NewsFirm promotion: Managing partner appointment at Arc Pensions Law
Anna Copestake will take over the role from Kate Payne.
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NewsIncome rises but profits slide at listed law firm pioneer
Gateley pleased with core profitability given unpredictable economic backdrop.
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NewsBarrister disbarred over rape convictions
Five-person panel sitting on the Bar Tribunals & Adjudication Service said ‘horrendous offences’ required ‘only one realistic sanction’.
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NewsCouncillor quits cabinet post after SRA shuts down his firm
London borough issues statement following intervention in former mayor's practice.
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NewsEarly handling of rape cases 'not good enough', CPS watchdog finds
Prosecutors criticised for interrogating victim credibility but not scrutinising suspects' behaviours and actions.
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NewsFirm to pay £78k after AML case goes to tribunal
Tribunal says it was a ‘matter of luck’ that criminals had not exploited firm’s deficiences.
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NewsGovernment brings in SRA for bulk litigation talks
Massive increase in enforcement action against firms involved in financial claims, housing disrepair and cavity wall.
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NewsJudge right not to recuse herself from tribunal
Employment judge was asked to step down over her previous work acting in equal pay claims.
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NewsCity paralegal who faked signatures feared losing his job
Experienced Cooley employee admitted misleading his colleagues and resigned soon afterwards.
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NewsIn depth: Decoding muddy ministerial messages on special educational needs
After mixed messaging on its plans for the SEND Tribunal, the government is refusing to guarantee what needs provision will remain in place. And why no mention of local authorities?
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NewsMemory lane
'Murder by Lord Lucan', barristers' direct access push and a body on the steps of the Law Society: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.
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NewsSRA given deadlines for implementing Axiom Ince lessons
Changes will involve greater scrutiny of mergers and of firms’ financial positions.
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NewsReoffending no higher under release scheme, says prisons minister
Lord Timpson says reoffending rate ‘no more than we normally see’, but probation service is 'really struggling'.
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NewsCelebrities’ Mail case must not become public inquiry, judge warns
Lawyers for Prince Harry, Elton John and others ordered to disclose documents relating to payments to witnesses.
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NewsSRA shuts down Labour councillor's law firm
Regulator intervenes in west London firm run by former mayor over dishonesty suspicions.
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NewsIn depth: Criminal justice crisis - lawyers react to Leveson's radical blueprint
'Essential measures’ needed to prevent ‘total collapse’ - Crown court backlogs, jury trials and ‘perverse fee incentives’ all came under Sir Brian's critical gaze.
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NewsSpeeding magistrate given formal advice for misconduct
JCIO says office holder gave ‘assurance that she would keep within the speed limit’.
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NewsFirm promotions: Hugh Jones Solicitors
Manchester-based Court of Protection specialist appoints team members across key departments.