All News articles – Page 58
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NewsSolicitor misled partners after panicking at showdown meeting
Solicitor of more than 30 years falsely told firm he had notified insurers about court loss.
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News'Scale back or withdraw': new threat over criminal legal aid work
Chancery Lane loses patience waiting for government response on criminal legal aid fees and will be issuing guidance to members shortly.
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NewsRebekah Vardy challenges Coleen Rooney’s £2m legal bill
Footballers’ wives return to High Court over cost dispute with claimed costs including stay at Nobu Hotel.
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NewsJudge wrong to ditch financial dispute resolution
Mr Justice Peel, sitting in the High Court’s Family Division, overturns decision to dispense with FDR.
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NewsHarassment complaints dip at bar while pupillages surge, watchdog reports
Regulator’s annual report finds complaints involving alleged social media misuse also fell.
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NewsSolicitor judge sanctioned for being ‘overfamiliar’ with staffer
Experienced office-holder intended to be friendly but made a member of staff uncomfortable by ‘excessive’ sharing of personal anecdotes.
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NewsEx-Rosenblatt chief gets back in the game
Nicola Foulston, the former chief executive of City firm RBG, does not seem to have lost her appetite for the legal world.
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NewsIn depth: PC fees could rise further as SRA's remit expands
As the SRA grapples with fallout from bulk claims litigation, it has hinted at higher compensation fund contributions and fees.
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NewsPrince Harry firm buys specialist entertainment legal practice
Hamlins acquires boutique practice while Gilson Gray adds London office to UK stable.
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News200-year-old firm appoints first woman senior partner
Criminal defence solicitor excited to take on new role overseeing high street firm's strategic direction.
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NewsLaw firms hatching international and UK expansion plans
HSBC UK spoke to 95 law firm leaders about the changing opportunities and challenges in the market.
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NewsBlack History Month: Law Society issues guidance to students
Guidance acknowledges that competitive job market can feel even more overwhelming for minority ethnic students.
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NewsIn depth: Justice at the Conservative party conference
The leadership contest dominated the Conservative party conference, but a series of important debates on justice policy took place on the sidelines.
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NewsCompany behind online legal advice service appoints administrators
Lawbit Ltd’s subscription service, LawBite, continues to operate through SRA-regulated firm Lawbriefs.
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NewsSolicitors denied more time to obtain documents in orange cartel case
Pogust Goodhead made only three applications for grants of representation a year and a half after claims struck out.
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NewsNew call for free legal advice for state scandal victims
Academic report says lawyers are needed to support victims to make decisions in emotionally charged circumstances.
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NewsAmazon sellers launch legal action against US e-commerce giant
Sellers claim Amazon has unlawfully frozen sales proceeds amounting to tens of millions of pounds.
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NewsPost Office chair 'abusive' to general counsel, inquiry hears
Further revelations emerge about deep divisions from this year at senior level.
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NewsPI firm expanding after losses turned into £1.2m profit
HCC Solicitors reported losses for two years running but says finances now healthy again.
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NewsFirm hire: Freeths recruits real estate partner
Paul Lloyd specialises in high volume and high value sales, acquisitions and developments.