All News articles – Page 884
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NewsCrumbling courts: 'shambolic situation' as disabled users forced to use stairs
Lift at Barkingside Magistrates' Court has been out of action for more than two months.
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NewsHarvey brings out the best in the bar
Colleagues in the US are defying the popular stereotype of the American lawyer by mobilising to provide free help for victims of the Hurricane Harvey disaster. Working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and local legal aid offices, the American Bar Association’s young lawyers division has set up helplines ...
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NewsManchester firm berg to disappear after Kennedys deal
Staff at berg will move into Kennedys’ office on 1 October.
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NewsLaw Society cautiously welcomes online probate applications
Chancery Lane warns that new system must not open avenues to fraud.
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NewsPlatform alteration: government seeks views on digital case development
HM Courts & Tribunals Service to hold drop-in sessions highlighting Common Platform mechanics.
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NewsLegal clerk jailed after stealing £300,000 from firm
Rachel Swettenham funded lavish lifestyle with client money.
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NewsSlater and Gordon splits off UK operation
Company chair 'deeply sorry' for losses suffered by shareholders.
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NewsPhone hacking case lawyer locked in fees battle with ex-firm
Case due to come to court later this year as both parties attempt to recover funds from the other.
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NewsNewcastle civic leaders in talks to host civil justice
Local authority's courts lease expected to generate income to fund front line services in the city.
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News£10m health boost for panel winners
Five firms win Department of Health contract to provide civil litigation arbitration and mediation in pharmaceutical industry disputes.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell bullish after maintaining profit levels
LLP arm of the business suffered in 2016 after feeling the effects of a high-profile merger.
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NewsLet technology do the talking for you, conveyancers told
Co-founder of conveyancing practice says solicitors have not always been proactive in communicating updates.
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NewsCrime agency admits acting illegally in death penalty case
Phone metadata was provided to support conviction of two men over Thailand murder of British nationals.
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NewsBuyer snaps up section of collapsed former QS firm
Administrators move in to handle affairs of north west practice Gregson Solicitors.
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NewsSnooping could threaten post Brexit data law
Legal expert says proposals for data protection continuity overlook measures in Investigatory Powers Act.
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NewsFirm hire: Thrings LLP
Thrings continues Hampshire expansion with new commercial partner appointment.
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NewsLegal profession dominates social mobility awards shortlist
Winners of the UK Social Mobility Awards will be announced in October.
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NewsLaw firms could be asked to reveal pay-gaps
Proposals being drawn up for private companies as part of government campaign on 'excessive' boardroom pay.
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NewsGovernment opts for major City players on legal panel
Nine firms make up government’s newly created complex financial and legal advice panel.