All News articles – Page 70
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NewsJudge allows fees claim despite 'retrospectively created' client care letter
Partner in London firm denied preparing client care letters after the event.
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NewsObituary: Charles Brady
Solicitor and former executive of Wilmington plc has died after a long illness.
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NewsWork from the office request was not harassment, tribunal rules
London firm adjusted hours and sent home equipment to help disabled worker.
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NewsUrgent call to place trainees as top US firm closes London office
Armstrong Teasdale opened London office three years ago with acquisition of Kerman & Co.
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NewsSRA forced to delay rise in compensation fund levies
Delay comes as super-regulator investigates the event behind the planned levy increase - the collapse of Axiom Ince.
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NewsLandmark victims' survey reveals lack of confidence in CPS
Largest survey ever conducted by the victims' commissioner exposes effects of court backlogs, insufficient support and poor communication.
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NewsOpposing parties renew vows of clin neg collaboration
Renewal of Covid-19 agreement aims to streamline disputes and reduce litigation costs.
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NewsParalegal awarded £100,000 over discrimination and unfair dismissal
Employment judge orders London firm Khans Solicitors to pay more than £100,000 in damages after ex-employee gives up on dream of becoming solicitor.
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NewsPolice searching for ‘dine and dash’ ex-solicitor
Struck-off solicitor sought by Essex Police over allegations of failure to pay and breaching bail.
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NewsOasis reunion: Definitely Maybe a hit for the lawyers
The former Britpop giants have generated plenty of work for the profession over the years.
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NewsBullying and harassment: Barristers have 'low expectations' of change
Former Labour minister Harriet Harman, who is conducting an independent review, seeking 'solutions that will make a difference'.
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NewsSerial court loser to pay opponents’ £30,000 costs
Ten years of court proceedings have followed a dispute at a Birmingham tennis club.
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News'Over-lawyering' hindering prosecution of economic crime - thinktank
New report from Institute of Economic Affairs calls for SFO to be replaced by new enforcer with wider remit.
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NewsCyber attacks on law firms jump by 77%
Law firms need stronger cyber defences than most businesses, accountancy firm warns.
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NewsObituary: Michael Loup
Former Boodle Hatfield senior partner, Law Society council member and lifelong cricket enthusiast has died at 95.
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NewsCouncil under fire for ‘zealous’ pursuit of LiP houseboat-owner
Richmond council found by judge to have been ‘neglectful of its duties’ to unrepresented opponent.
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NewsHigh Court dismisses judicial review in asylum legal aid case
Judge finds refusal to grant exceptional case funding for asylum interview was lawful.
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NewsRenewed bid to tackle 'unacceptable' family court backlog
Family Division president wants to see more care proceedings conclude within the statutory 26-week timetable.
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NewsIran: concern at 76-year-old lawyer’s re-imprisonment
Mohammad Seifzadeh has been imprisoned 13 times over the past three decades.
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NewsCourt hits claimant who pitched up with 'unrealistic' budget
Master Thornett says lawyers must be prepared to account for the figures they claim for.