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Burglar went on £32k spree in London’s legal district
Neville Stanbury would wait for staff entering or leaving buildings and enter the premises before the door closed behind them.
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MoJ opts into EU family law proposal over Brexit risk
Justice minister Sir Oliver Heald says it is in the UK’s interests to influence negotiations.
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NewsMoJ: tell us what you think of the Legal Ombudsman
Consultation is part of a statutory requirement to review all arm’s-length bodies at least once in each parliament.
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NewsLook on bright side of diversity, says Sikh top judge
Sir Rabinder Singh QC says decisions made now could lead to the first lord chief justice of Asian origin in 2050.
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FCA to review ‘private warnings’ as part of transparency drive
Financial Conduct Authority asks whether private warnings are consistent with transparency.
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NewsBeware ‘get-rich-quick’ solicitors, SRA to warn public
Regulator will use advertising in national newspapers to help get the message across.
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Supreme Court favours insurer after law firm goes under
The Supreme Court has rejected a funder’s attempt to recover around £581,000 from an indemnity insurer after the law firm it was working with went bust. Impact Funding Solutions was awarded damages in 2013 after Barrington Support Services entered insolvency, and sought to recover the money from Barrington’s insurer, AIG. ...
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Regulators fear they were misled over PII insurer’s collapse
Financial services regulators will investigate a professional indemnity insurer over fears they were misled about its financial position.
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SFO says ‘independence is crucial’ amid takeover fears
David Green was giving evidence at a justice committee hearing into the work of the SFO.
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LAA invitation highlights yet another ‘advice desert’
Invitation issued for Cambridgeshire as Ministry of Justice says it is considering LASPO review date.
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City firm defeats £15m negligence claim over extent of retainer
The High Court has rejected a professional negligence claim potentially worth more than £15m against a City firm. Former Ernst and Young partner Cathal Lyons had sought to claim against his former legal advisers Fox Williams in relation to insurance settlements made following a motorcycle accident 10 years ago when ...
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Heathrow Airport expansion faces multiple legal challenges
Government hopes for a ‘national policy statement’ fast-track likely to be confounded, planning expert says.
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MoJ unveils plan to rid MedCo scheme of shell companies
All medical reporting organisations must prove they are independent and properly staffed.
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Lawyers recognised for LGBT work
Power list highlights efforts to improve diversity and LGBT issues.
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NewsIP threats bill will help SMEs, Lords committee hears
Proposed bill could also reduce need for litigation and improve communications.
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NewsPersonal injury market ‘generally working well’ – SRA study
Independent research for the Solicitors Regulation Authority says market is adapting positively to LASPO.
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NewsSentencing ‘starting points’ for disqualified directors
Sentencing Council tackles court order breaches in its latest consultation paper.
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NewsGateley partners net £6.4m from share sales
Partners cash in on the firm’s pioneering 2015 flotation.
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NewsLeigh Day prepares for Supreme Court battle with MoD
One-day evidence hearing will focus on safeguards over detention in Afghanistan.
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NewsFine for drawing client funds to help daughter
Leeds partner was working with consent of late client’s beneficiary but admits 'injudicious and irrational' lapse.