All News articles – Page 88
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NewsCrown court backlog: Case listed for five years after alleged crime
GBH trial listing comes amid reports of Ministry of Justice errors in collecting criminal courts data.
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NewsSolicitor who practised while suspended avoids permanent ban
Tribunal accepts revised five-year suspension but with reservations.
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NewsAvantia Law welcomes new chief technology officer
Paul Gaskell will lead the development of Avantia’s in-house AI and technology platforms and serve on its leadership team.
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NewsSRA faces push-back on any plan to scrap client account
Law Society says firms’ ability to handle client money is fundamental to effective delivery of legal services.
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NewsOsborne Clarke marks profit boost with bonus awards
Minimum £2,000 payment offered to all qualifying UK staff at international firm.
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NewsGallery: London Pride
On Saturday the Law Society marched with the Bar Council at London Pride.
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NewsCanal company can bring private law claim over sewage, SC rules
Common law claims against water companies can go ahead despite provisions of privatisation legislation.
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NewsThe meaning of lifetime
Association of Lifetime Lawyers held its first flagship conference since changing its name – but it seems not everyone was entirely happy about the rebrand.
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NewsCovid campaigner sought to 'cloak political view in legal terminology', SDT hears
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal prosecution centres on correspondence threatening legal proceedings during pandemic.
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NewsSRA approves plan for regulating legal executives
Board backs change but proposal could face political and legal challenges.
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NewsFirm makes lasting memorial to much-loved colleague
Educational trust established for budding lawyers in tribute to Natasha Cox.
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NewsFirm hire: Private wealth partner joins Moore Barlow
Top-100 law firm welcomes Richard Burgess.
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NewsFirm’s tribute to Joe Harrison, senior solicitor with Attwells
Much-loved colleague at East Anglia firm died in May.
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NewsCity firm wants staff to call out 'microaggressions'
Hogan Lovells says staff can report incidents which make them feel marginalised, such as referring to a mixed-gender group as 'guys'.
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NewsCourt of Appeal criticises judge who 'descended into the arena'
Judgment finds First Tier Tribunal judge cross-examined the appellant and 'unfairly' criticised advocate.
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NewsSolicitor fined £10k after switching signatures
SRA says experienced solicitor made a serious error in judgement.
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NewsSRA revises fines regime in anticipation of unlimited powers
Two new bands for serious misconduct will make financial penalties framework 'fit for purpose'.
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NewsBoy of the Rovers kitted out as club sponsor
Law firm boss and lifelong Blackburn Rovers fan achieves ultimate dream of any entrepreneur.
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NewsBreakthrough in talks to open up India to UK law firms
Bar Council of India tells Law Society that it expects to implement regulations governing entry of foreign lawyers by the end of July.
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NewsFirm promotions: Seven new appointments at Tilly, Bailey & Irvine
North east law firm promotes Wendy Beacom, Sara Garnett, Andrew Beattie, Jackie Blackwell, Christine Smith, Shamin Ali and Georgia Wilkinson.