All News articles – Page 550
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NewsDavid Lammy replaces Burgon as shadow justice secretary
Shami Chakrabarti also out as Tony Blair's former lord chancellor Lord Falconer takes shadow AG role.
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NewsDechert partners accused of Gulf torture
A Jordanian lawyer alleges he was kidnapped and placed in solitary confinement for 560 days during investigation.
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NewsSalmond’s QC to resign as Scottish bar chief
Gordon Jackson QC plans to resign as dean of the Faculty of Advocates at the end of June.
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NewsListed Rosenblatt owner postpones dividend
Firm operating at ‘normal capacity’ despite shutting London and Manchester offices.
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NewsSRA staying silent on law school pass rates
Regulator again refuses to reveal details of individual law schools after the Gazette submitted an information request.
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NewsNews focus: what Morrisons means for vicarious liability
Despite Morrisons’ victory in the Supreme Court last week over the actions of a disgruntled employee, the ruling did not entirely extinguish the threat to businesses from vicarious liability.
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NewsKerb chore enthusiasm
McDonald’s may have closed its drive-thru (sic) restaurants for the duration of the pandemic, but a north-east law firm has decided now is the perfect time to open up a roadside facility.
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NewsBench jury trials for the lockdown
The outcry against the idea of three-day jury trials during the lockdown was justified. Would jurors, sitting in what seem generally to be regarded as insanitary conditions, have become vulnerable after only 21 hours in court plus a few hours in their room? With the greatest respect (as we ...
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NewsSanta banter
While those who thought to buy Zoom shares can presumably retire now, the rest of us must carry on working if we can – many of us from home.
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NewsLawyer in the news: Anthony Metzer QC, Goldsmith Chambers
Anthony Metzer QC, Goldsmith Chambers, London.
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NewsLegal aid support package to help lawyers 'weather the coronavirus pandemic'
Law Society welcomes measures but says significantly more needs to be done to help criminal defence community.
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NewsEly Place Chambers to close in July
London set ‘deeply saddened’ to shut down after almost 20 years.
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NewsPolice and legal chiefs agree Covid-19 interview protocol
Guidance states that legal advice for suspects should take place over the phone or video-link whenever possible.
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NewsCity firms pledge £85,000 to save law centres from closure
Several law centres have sufficient reserves for only four to eight weeks.
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NewsRules finally amended to extend time for civil procedures
Parties now have 56 days to file documents and make applications without seeking court permission.
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NewsNorton Rose Fulbright proposes shorter week and lower pay
City firm asks staff to reduce their working week by 20% in response to coronavirus.
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NewsChancellor lowers bar to emergency loans for small firms
Requirement that SMEs must first seek commercial loans is dropped, along with personal guarantees.
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News$530m Zoom trial was a success, says partner
Solicitor predicts greater use of technology once the crisis has passed.
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NewsWeightmans and Walker Morris confirm plans to furlough staff
Firms state intention to preserve jobs in the long term.