All News articles – Page 890
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NewsPromotions and firm hire: Morrisons Solicitors
Morrisons Solicitor’s growth continues as firm adds four new partners.
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NewsPersonal injury sector shrinks as reforms bite
Significant drop reported in companies entering the claims market.
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NewsUK facing UN censure on costly litigation
International body lambasts UK over application of Aarhus Convention.
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NewsOur new moral entrepreneurs
I wonder if the demonstrations over the Charlie Gard case, the opposition to Martin Moore-Bick in the Grenfell Tower inquiry and the general attack on the judiciary over the Brexit hearings are the start of what sociologists call a ‘symbolic’ crusade – complete with ‘moral entrepreneurs’. In a symbolic crusade ...
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NewsNews focus: Jackson's parting shot
Solicitors greeted Lord Justice Jackson’s proposals to extend fixed recoverable costs with some relief. Just don’t expect ministers to take kindly to judicial review caps.
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NewsTrust and transparency
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is keen for law firms to be transparent over the fees they charge. In the spirit of openness, therefore, it seemed only right to ask how much the regulator spent on its Trust and the Market conference held in London in June. Louise Minchin ...
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NewsCampaign group hails landmark victory on tribunal access
DWP restrictions on access to social security appeals system declared unlawful.
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NewsSupreme Court hands victory to E.ON in wind farm construction row
Court says Danish contractor should be liable for any remedial costs.
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NewsGordon Dadds shares climb on flotation day
Firm becomes second London firm to float on stock market.
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NewsAfghan child's plight exposes 'systemic failure' of immigration tribunal
Court judgment exposes failings of immigration tribunal.
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NewsFairpoint enters administration - but Simpson Millar safe
Listed company succumbs to financial pressures and crippling lease costs.
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News'Last throw of the dice' fails to overturn Neumans intervention
Member at the heart of fraud allegations has left the business, shut-down firm argues.
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NewsShortlist unveiled for 11th Excellence Awards
Awards recognise the commitment, enthusiasm and passion that solicitors dedicate to serving their clients.
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NewsAXA and Aviva defy 'compensation culture' to boost profits
Insurers shrug off change to discount rate affecting personal injury compensation payments
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NewsCrimestoppers aids fraud fight as conveyancers seek protection
Land Registry figures show £25m was lost through property hijack in the year to April 2017.
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NewsConsultant lent client £30k then acted in parents' house sale
SRA notice outlines how experienced solicitor was involved in transaction where conflict was possible.
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NewsGovernment urged to act quickly on tribunal fee repayment
A week after the Supreme Court ruling on employment tribunal fees, solicitors are still waiting for information on refunds.
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NewsPreserve Britain as 'legal hub', says CityUK
Report into legal and accounting services shows 23% of EU-based legal and accountancy workers are in the UK.