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NewsNo Covid tests planned for lockdown court users
Criminal lawyers say the justice system cannot continue to function without on-site testing.
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Insurer demands action to meet April’s whiplash reform date
Claimant and defendant sectors continue to wait for rules governing RTA claims portal.
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GPs 'charging over £150' for domestic abuse letters
Concern raised during Lords debate about victims being charged for letters required to access legal aid.
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Law firm on government's minimum wage shaming roll
Newly-published list of 139 companies in breach of minimum wage rules between 2016 and 2018.
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'Safe space': Home Office refuses to reveal public law review submission
Department says there is no strong, legitimate public interest in disclosing its response to Faulks review.
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Firm’s radio advertisement did not attack social workers, watchdog rules
'What’s more frightening than a social worker at your door to take your child?' broadcast asked.
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You don’t have to own a dog to work here, but it helps
Is an office pet helping you through these trying times?
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Hogan Lovells announces strong pandemic promotion round
Some 25 lawyers, including five in London, have been appointed as partners.
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Lockdown 3: ‘Safety of all court users paramount’, says Law Society
Risk assessments must be up to date and readily available to make the courts as safe as possible.
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Lockdown 3: Government urged to extend evictions ban
Housing lawyers call for urgent action given current moratorium ends on 11 January.
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Lockdown 3: ‘Keep footfall in courts to a minimum’, says lord chief
Remote attendance is the default position across all jurisdictions, Lord Burnett of Maldon says.
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Pretty in pink
A wintery scene from a Christmas card? No, it's the offices of Holley Steer Solicitors.
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Backlash after law school refuses to move exam online
BPP’s professional ethics exam is due to take place in-person on Friday, despite pleas from students.
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Court denies relief for costs default during first lockdown
Defendant in PI claim fails with application to have default costs certificate set aside.
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Courts stay open as England plunged back into lockdown
Government also issues new guidance clarifying that conveyancing can continue despite restrictions.
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Court grants disclosure request in £650m tax dispute
Ruling provides further clarity about boundaries of ongoing disclosure pilot.
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Former US tech envoy appointed MoJ permanent secretary
Antonia Romeo returns to department where she was responsible for reform and savings programmes.
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Firm hires: Liverpool firm adds to family team
MSB Solicitors welcomes associate solicitor Pippa Tudor and legal executive Dan Pierce.
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LAA extends Covid-19 contingency measures
Practitioners asked to complete survey to help build 'complete picture'.
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No change in opening as courts face new Covid variant
Current safety measures can deal with challenges posed by new mutation of the virus, says courts service.
