All News articles – Page 647
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NewsIT glitches causing major grant-of-probate delays
Solicitors say holdups are causing financial hardship for clients who in some cases are laying the blame at lawyers' feet.
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NewsHold the phone! Lord chancellor says housing advice is available everywhere
David Gauke MP quizzed by Lords committee on 'deserts' identified by the Law Society.
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NewsTight-lipped firm files notice of a change of name
In its 130th year, did Slaughter and May fancy a change?
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NewsGauke moves towards raising judicial retirement age
Talent is being lost due to mandatory age restriction, lord chancellor tells peers.
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NewsFirm hire: Anti-social behaviour and gang injunction expert joins Forbes
Kirsty Varley dealt with the first four gang injunctions issued in Salford.
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NewsDAC Beachcroft makes up 19 to partner
One third of international firm's total partnership will be women.
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NewsFirm ordered to pay £100k after evidence mistake
Hugh James did not send key documents to a medical expert, leading the underlying claim to be dropped.
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NewsJustice in jeopardy: forensic science 'at breaking point'
Lords committee criticises the government for making empty promises and calls for immediate action.
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News'Stop the brain drain': civil service union unveils justice manifesto
The FDA wants the government to meet four key demands.
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News'Fresh eyes' no explanation for late amendment, rules High Court
Claimants sought to change their case six weeks before trial, but the application was unsuccessful.
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NewsDon't weaken 'tried and tested' competition law, solicitors urge EU
Open letter warns that changes may not lead to a a fairer global level playing field.
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NewsSocial worker reports hit by legal aid pay freeze
Professional association says the hourly rate has not risen since 2013.
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NewsLawyers line up for two-year inquiry into contaminated blood scandal
Government announces increased funding for those affected, but victims’ solicitor pours scorn on offer.
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NewsFirm hire: McAlister Family Law recruits new partner
Firm’s Alderley Edge office welcomes Nicola Wilburn-Shaw.
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NewsInsurers report falling premiums - partly due to reforms a year away
ABI says its members are delivering on premium promise - but long-term trends cast doubt on such pledges.
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NewsSimmons and Gowling WLG on track with diversity push
International firms announce strong female representation in partnership promotions.
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NewsProfits slip at stockmarket-listed Rosenblatt
City firm announces ’excellent start as a public company’ with first dividend and hints at acquisitions.
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NewsClients prefer online contact to speaking with lawyers, research finds
Survey also finds potential clients most guided by Google, rather than social media or online reviews.
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NewsJunior lawyers warn of super-exam ‘exploitation’
Junior Lawyers Division writes to SRA chief outlining pay concerns.