All News articles – Page 728
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NewsSave the date: Justice Week confirmed
Law Society, Bar Council and CILEx want to highlight justice issues to new audiences.
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NewsBar regulator bows to pressure on governance shake-up
Bar Standards Board was discussing proposals to change the way it deals with third party information.
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NewsHoliday slip and trip claims avoid the fixed costs net
Government warns it will not hesitate to extend fixed fees if other claims go up suddenly.
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NewsDemand for white-collar crime advice prompts City hires
Clients increasingly want advice on corporate criminal liabilty, firm claims.
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NewsBar to drop time limit on complaints
Bar Standards Board proposal to abolish one-year limit drew criticism at board meeting last night.
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News'Prison doesn't work': Gauke signals party shift on how to reduce reoffending
In an interview hailed as 'politically brave', justice secretary says prison should be a last resort.
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NewsThere's still no end in sight, says 'winning' husband in Mills v Mills
Hailed as the successful party, but Graham Mills insists uncertainty is the ultimate winner.
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NewsBeware of cyber attacks from hostile nations, spy agency tells law firms
National Cyber Security Centre says that 60% of practices reported 'information security incidents’ last year.
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NewsDPP Saunders' 'failure of leadership' to blame for disclosure failures - MPs
Alison Saunders criticised for not pressing for more urgent action during her tenure as director of public prosecutions.
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NewsMPs report 'little confidence' in HMCTS over £1.2bn courts upgrade
‘Government has cut corners in its rush to push through these reforms,’ says Public Accounts Committee chair.
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NewsComplaints watchdog vows improvement after performance slump
In March this year, the legal ombudsman resolved 9% of cases within 90 days - its target was 60%.
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NewsMoJ could level playing field for bereaved families at inquests
Justice minister Lucy Frazer announces review of legal aid provision.
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NewsFirm hire: Lucas Moore
London law firm, Payne Hicks Beach has announced the expansion of its dispute resolution department with the lateral hire of Lucas Moore. Lucas joins the firm as a partner from Jones Day. Lucas draws from more than 15 years of experience in international disputes to advise clients ...
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NewsAshurst axes 54 secretaries in London shakeup
City firm initially said up to 80 roles could be at risk.
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NewsHigh Court reserves judgment over legal aid fee fight
The Law Society is challenging the government's decision to cut Crown court fees for solicitors under Litigators' Graduated Fee Scheme reforms.