All News articles – Page 718
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NewsLAA ordered to disclose legal aid fees 'calculator'
High Court says it would have expected the government would want advocates to know how fees are assessed.
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Linklaters settles dispute with former Arsenal investor
Claim was filed last year against magic circle firm and Deloitte.
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NewsGrenfell: inquiry team urged to let lawyers ask questions
Community groups highlight risk of bereaved families, survivors and residents losing trust in the process.
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NewsFirm hires: Gowling WLG expands in Stuttgart
Joerg Heyer and Arnim Powietzka Dr Joerg Heyer and Dr Arnim Powietzka, Gowling WLG International firm Gowling WLG has appointed two senior consultants in its corporate and M&A team in Germany. Dr Joerg Heyer and Dr Arnim Powietzka join the firm’s Stuttgart office, which was opened by ...
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NewsMoJ goes on hiring spree to strengthen Public Defender Service
Retirements and advocates becoming judges have left a hole in the Legal Aid Agency department.
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NewsSuspension for direct access barrister who failed to give unwelcome advice
Bar Tribunal & Adjudication Service announces finding against two practitioners.
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NewsEagle has landed: latest lawtech incubator opens doors
Four start-up businesses take up residence in Law Society-backed initiative by Barclays.
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NewsHigh Court to hear latest chapter of Russian fishing dispute
Representatives for Alexander Tugushev will arugue that terms of a freezing order have been violated.
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NewsClaims farmers to foot £16.8m bill for regulation
Financial Conduct Authority publishes proposals for taking over supervision, proposing to levy fees up-front.
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NewsLegal bloggers allowed to report on family proceedings
Charity says the pilot will help to inform the public of cases that do not just involve celebrities, a scandal or titillating fact.
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NewsFirm hire: Lauren Tully to Leigh Day
Lauren Tully Lauren Tully, Leigh Day Leigh Day has strengthened its clinical negligence team with the appointment of experienced solicitor Lauren Tully. She joins a Leigh Day team headed by Stephen Jones who worked with her at Pannone where she was a trainee from 2009 ...
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NewsChinese court poses 'no immediate threat' to London's legal dominance
Shanghai Financial Court opened this week and will initially hear domestic disputes.
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NewsLegal London on the big screen
Excitement is building to see Oscar-winning Emma Thompson portray a High Court judge in The Children Act.
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NewsDevon firms combine to create £10m 'west country leader'
Merger is second deal in quick succession for Wollen Michelmore.
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NewsDechert, Dentons and Addleshaws latest to boost junior lawyer pay
US firm now also pays new solicitors in excess of £100,000.
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NewsSociety warns of £3bn bill for 'no-deal' Brexit
Latest economic forecast predicts that WTO scenario would halve legal sector growth.
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NewsFirm hire: Rhian Howell moves to RPC
Rhian Howell Rhian Howell, RPC Rhian Howell, a leading professional negligence lawyer with significant experience dealing with claims against lawyers and construction professionals has joined RPC as professional indemnity partner. Howell joins RPC from Beale & Co’s Bristol office which she led for several years. She is ...
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NewsCommission gives green light to electronic signatures
Witness requirement for deeds could be fulfilled by webcam, law reform advisers propose.
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NewsWindrush: Home Office asks immigration lawyers for advice
Immigration specialist welcomes call for evidence but questions whether changes will be implemented.
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NewsFirm's 'huge' £1.6m costs bill for death in custody case to be hacked back
Judge required to decide whether attendance at inquest and criminal trial was relevant to civil claim.