All News articles – Page 636
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NewsClaims manager fined £70,000 as new regulator flexes muscles
Professional Personal Claims Limited misled consumers through websites and printed materials, FCA says.
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NewsBPP law school dean resigns as director in boardroom shake-up
Andrew Chadwick will continue as dean of BPP’s law school in the new year, the university says.
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NewsDomestic violence orders at record high
Ministry of Justice says easier access to legal aid may have contributed to increase.
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NewsWomen on the wall
Supreme Court unveils four new portraits to complement its 'mediocre' dead white men.
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NewsKPMG Law expands in China with Shanghai firm opening
Shanghai SF Lawyers will offer domestic Chinese legal advice.
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NewsPolice blamed for fall in rape prosecutions
Inspectors' report finds no evidence that Crown Prosecution Service has become more risk averse.
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NewsOmbudsman wants extra £2.4m next year for recruitment drive
Legal complaints handler pledges major improvement in service after previous struggles.
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NewsRegulatory issue? 'Didn't occur to us,' Bakers partner tells tribunal
Former partner involved in investigation asked why 2012 matter was not reported to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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NewsPost Office ‘attacked and disparaged’ sub postmasters, judge finds
Sixth judgment of marathon litigation accuses network of ‘institutional obstinacy’ over Horizon computer system.
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NewsPart-time judges win Supreme Court action over pensions
Fee-paid judges subsequently appointed full time now entitled to pensions in respect of former service.
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NewsPost Office IT contractor faces prosecution after judge's 'grave concerns' about evidence
Evidence from Fujitsu employees in mammoth Post Office litigation has been referred to the director of public prosecutions.
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NewsThomas Cook PI claimants left in limbo as funds run dry
Injured victims wait to find out what support they can expect after travel company’s collapse.
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NewsFirm-wide gender pay gap widens slightly at Linklaters
Magic circle firm reports that ‘the most significant cause of our gender pay gap remains unchanged’.
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NewsRape conviction targets 'not helpful', says CPS inspectorate chief
Head of CPS inspectorate’s statement comes ahead of keenly awaited report on rape prosecutions.
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NewsStock exchange: MJ Hudson raises £31.4m as Gateley continues acquisition spree
Alternative business structure joins firms going public to raise funds for expansion plans.
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NewsCrown court disposals fall despite growing caseload
Barristers denounce the ‘gruel being served up to tackle a growing caseload’.
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NewsEx-partner’s bullying claim withdrawn after confidential settlement
Claim against McMillan Williams will not now go to trial after settlement agreed.
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NewsTouting case heads to Court of Appeal over contempt ruling
Barrister appearing pro bono argues that client who struggled to obtain legal aid should not have been found in contempt.
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NewsSolicitor jailed after stealing £96k from client friends
Newark solicitor was found guilty at trial earlier this month.
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NewsMajor record label signs up City solicitor
Clare McConnell is a former chair of the Association of Women Solicitors.