All News articles – Page 915
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NewsMagistrate sacked for failing to understand legal adviser’s role
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office says David Lynds JP has been removed from office.
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NewsInsurers threaten judicial review of damages discount decision
Parties challenge the level of discount applied to personal injury compensation payments.
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NewsBrexit: government must safeguard legal sector, says City lobby group
TheCityUK urges clarification from government on how it will retain UK legal reputation post-Brexit.
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NewsVirtual firm receives £3.75m venture capital boost
Business Growth Fund acquires stake in new alternative business structure Setfords Solicitors.
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NewsAmpersand out as global giant rebrands
‘Friendly and conversational look’ for Baker McKenzie as it ditches traditional hallmark of the solidly respectable legal practice.
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Pro bono clinics report greater number of ‘distressed’ clients
Charity LawWorks highlights devastating impact legal woes are having on clients’ mental and physical health.
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NewsGive judges a role in legal regulation, Society suggests
Senior judiciary should have ‘more control’ over appointments to Legal Services Board.
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NewsNHSLA faces new probe into £1.5bn clin neg costs
National Audit Office begins study into the costs of managing clinical negligence claims against the NHS in England.
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NewsPolice ‘unlawfully accessed’ solicitor’s phone, judge set to rule
Alan Samuels’ mobile phone was intercepted.
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NewsFamily solicitors welcome call for tougher enforcement powers
Law Commission says up to £20m goes unpaid as a result of non-compliance with family financial orders.
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NewsWinner takes all: mid-tier firms struggle to turn profits
Research finds mid-tier firms are not keeping up with the profit margins of the biggest outfits.
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NewsMansfield joins forces with 1 Gray’s Inn Square
Latest consolidation will create set with 'overriding commitment to the rule of law, human rights and social justice'.
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NewsMoJ ignores travel time request for alternative court venues
Commons justice select committee wanted government assurance over court estates programme.
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NewsFirm's managers pocket extra £400k as profits slip
Macfarlanes explains 2014/15 had been a ‘standout year’ for profits and increase reflects that.
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NewsCourt fee refunds for settled cases to be scrapped
Solicitor says move is ’wholly at odds’ with encouraging parties to settle.
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Barrister disciplined for ‘repeated’ sexual advances
John Randall fined £2,000 after disciplinary hearing.
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NewsSilence over Gove's legal aid advisory council
Body was set up after controversial criminal legal aid contracting regime was scrapped, but has yet to report.
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NewsNo break for Nestlé as EU court revives Kit Kat IP row
Nestlé will need to prove that the chocolate bar has acquired distinctiveness throughout EU.