All News articles – Page 643
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NewsBarrister removed from new-breed law firm was not a worker, rules tribunal
Tribunal finds Brian Mark was free to choose what work he took on at firm he co-founded.
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NewsNothing should undermine legal independence, Hong Kong Law Society warns
Statement follows China’s criticism of a Hong Kong court ruling earlier this week.
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NewsStudy restrictions 'unlawfully imposed' on university students
Law firm says Home Office has agreed to revise immigration bail guidance.
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NewsLabour reaffirms legal aid pledges in election manifesto
Party talks of 'smarter justice' to help rebuild public services.
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NewsLitigation funder hails bigger caseload and growing profits
Profit is up more than 40% at the niche litigation funder.
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News‘Wholly deceitful’ City legal worker siphoned £32k into own accounts
Police say fraudster spent money on holidays and in expensive bars and restaurants.
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NewsOmbudsman ditches mediation scheme after just 4% success rate
Too expensive to fund mediation given the low take-up from all parties.
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NewsFootball club fears for its future after £135k injury claim
Ossett United says it may have to sell its home ground to cover legal costs.
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NewsLib Dems pledge £500m boost for legal aid
Jo Swinson promised a ‘simpler and more generous’ legal aid system.
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NewsCourt of Appeal to hear facial recognition technology challenge
Case brought by Cardiff resident Ed Bridges expected to be heard next year.
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NewsPress attacks on family courts should be assessed - McFarlane
Family division president says research would highlight if justice system is making mistakes.
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NewsNegligence claimant entitled to full compensation, rules Supreme Court
Claim against law firm does not lose its value because the case was retrospectively downgraded.
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NewsMinimum pay for bar pupils on the rise
Pupils in London will receive a minimum of £18,866 from next year.
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NewsCampaigners for gender recognition law 'should avoid media'
Law-firm sponsored survey of laws across Europe puts UK in the dock over transgender rights.
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NewsChinese lawyers get lessons in international arbitration
University of Law says the Chinese legal sector is ‘expanding rapidly’ and training is ‘much needed’.
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NewsSupreme Court to rule on compensation in miner's claim
Judgment to be handed down in Edwards v Hugh James Ford Simey (a firm).
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NewsExtra sitting days ‘simply not enough’, says criminal bar
Caroline Goodwin QC labels the 700-day increase ‘derisory’.
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NewsAssisted dying review rejected by High Court
Judges rule that ‘courts are not the venue for arguments which have failed to convince parliament’.
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NewsAppeal court re-establishes fixed costs for claim headed to multi-track
Judges urge solicitors to be clear about costs proposals to avoid disputes ending up in court.
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NewsLegal community rallies to support Yorkshire flood victims
Firms and lawyers go the extra mile - in Wellies.