All News articles – Page 584
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NewsWomen advocates enjoy wardrobe revamp
Barrister’s venture claims to be first outfitter dedicated to 'ladies courtwear'.
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NewsDispute resolution giants create pandemic service to ease court burden
The Pandemic Business Dispute Resolution Service will allow small businesses to resolve disputes online avoiding the cost of litigation.
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NewsCPS lawyer reportedly investigated over far-right Facebook posts
Newspaper also claims matter has been referred to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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NewsVirtual hearings with physical jury hubs hailed a success
Academics evaluating mock trial say there were fewer technical problems and jurors were more engaged.
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NewsVideo appointments for whiplash claims still allowed for now
Ban on remote examinations to remain suspended until further notice.
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NewsNo-fault divorce to start in autumn 2021
Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill reaches parliamentary finishing line.
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NewsSRA to step up technology role following challenge success
Regulation is no hard barrier to innovation, final reports on Legal Access Challenge conclude.
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NewsCovid-19 has 'significantly reduced' value of criminal legal aid offer
Law Society says landscape has reduced dramatically and government must do more than it has proposed.
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NewsRetailers secure Supreme Court victory against Mastercard
Supreme Court upholds decision that interchange fees restricted competition.
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NewsConservative MP condemns low pay in criminal legal aid
James Daly says criminal legal aid lawyers in towns such as Bury are unlikely to be earning above £30,000.
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NewsOnline dispute resolution proposed to close self-employed justice gap
System must be readily usable without the support of a lawyer, thinktank Fabian Society proposes.
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NewsTribute: Nigel Bruce Hodson
Former sole practitioner loyally served the people of Raunds, Northamptonshire.
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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.