All News articles – Page 687
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MoJ reveals 20% annual fall in personal injury claims
Figures ahead of latest reforms confirm dramatic decline in number of low-value claims.
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Baker McKenzie faces negligence claim in Russian mine row
Complaint filed in US concerns international firm’s advice to UK investment company.
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New ombudsman tool lets consumers road-test their complaint
Tests of the scheme has resulted in hundreds of complaints being directed elsewhere.
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AI systems must have a human in the loop
Law Society president calls for framework of standards on algorithmic tools in justice system.
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Price transparency era begins today - but clients urged not to be blinded by costs
Law Society wants public to be equally concerned with regulatory protection and service levels.
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Continuing competence under LSB's microscope with new review
Legal Services Board notes lack of regular formal assessment of practitioners during their careers.
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Chambers seeks to tackle bar's diversity problem
20 Essex Street claims to be the first chambers to implement software designed to attract graduates from a diverse field.
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Bar wars: Cadbury fails in bid to alter purple trade mark
Cadbury had attempted to fend off a challenge from rival chocolate maker Nestlé.
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Marketing mission loses its fizz
Brand management is all the rage with law firms, but clumsy attempts to protect the image can sometimes backfire. Just ask New Zealand outfit Simpson Grierson, which probably went too far in trying to recently portray the wholesome nature of the firm. The firm had posted a photo ...
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Ryanair's strike compensation battle to end up in the courts
Experts estimate outstanding compensation to delayed passengers could be as much as £55m.
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Burgon: Labour will restore legal aid for welfare benefits challenges
Shadow justice secretary indicated last month that he might be making two key announcements.
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German-based network leads acquisition of Manchester firm
Investor pledges deal will create a ‘stand out model that will shake up the legal scene’.
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Union to sue lord chancellor for 'unlawful discrimination'
Court action threatened as cleaners, security guards and receptionists prepare to strike over pay.
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LawWorks Pro Bono Awards: a gallery
Labour MP David Lammy presented this year's honours marking the profession's efforts to provide access to justice.
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Article 50 opinion 'unwarranted interference' in parliament
Advocate general suggests court will rule that the UK can unilaterally reverse Brexit.
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I don't need a legal adviser, CPS chief tells MPs
Director of Public Prosecutions Max Hill QC says it is not his job to take casework decisions.
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Civil Justice Council opts against mandatory ADR
Recommendations published today promote the use of alternatives to 'capitulation or litigation'.
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Equality Act under the spotlight in veganism claim
Employment tribunal will hear claim by dismissed worker who says his veganism is a ‘philosophical belief’.
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Incoming bar chair pledges to fight ‘over-regulation’
Richard Atkins QC delivered his inaugral address last night.