All News articles – Page 990
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NewsNHS trust denied costs after settling ‘whole’ claim
High Court rules claimant entitled to full costs up to offer to settle.
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NewsLegal aid firms finding it hard to face reality – Mayson
Legal business guru Stephen Mayson says firms reluctant to answer ‘pretty obvious questions’.
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NewsBar warns against ‘lawyerless’ online court
Briggs LJ’s blueprint would entrench a two-tier justice system, the Bar Council claims.
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NewsDeloitte expands legal presence – but not in UK
Canadian arm of ‘big four’ outfit acquires law firm to extend legal offer.
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NewsMemory lane
Michael Foot dismisses criticism of Trade Union and Labour Relations (Amendment) Bill.
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NewsTraining snag hits MedCo whiplash initiative
Under the accreditation arrangements for the MedCo scheme, medical practitioners must complete training before 6 April.
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NewsSolicitor touts face fresh curbs
Solicitors Regulation Authority rules state that solicitors are not allowed to make unsolicited approaches in person or by phone.
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NewsCrime rise fear stymies giving of e-evidence
Free smartphone app developed to collect on-the-spot reports of crimes.
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NewsCommunity spirit lauded
Solicitors and magistrates have praised a London advice service which helped more than 600 people in its first year.
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Sports solicitor signs up for bar regulation
Solicitor registers Captivate Legal & Sports Solutions with the Bar Standards Board as it provides a ‘more proportionate’ form of regulation.
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NewsBarrister turns into badger to join new sett
Charles Foster decided to swap the courtroom for the wilderness.
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NHSLA warns on costs appeals
The authority last week won a fourth test case against a claimant firm.
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NewsLaw firm brokers Anglo-French rapprochement
There are benefits of living in a commercial world.
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NewsDoctors launch £25k crowdfund for contract challenge
CrowdJustice fundraising mission seeks to raise enough for a judicial review.
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NewsLinklaters hikes associate pay and revamps benefits
Newly qualified lawyers will receive up to £91,000, including bonus – a 30% jump from last year.
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NewsMore than 250 lawyers back pro-EU campaign
Partners at top firms and QCs among those backing a report making the case against Brexit.
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NewsGovernment ‘invited’ to resolve deprivation of liberty requirements
Court of Protection asks for ‘practically available procedure’ to ensure minimum requirements are met.
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NewsSceptical insurer punished for ‘inexcusable delay’
Insurer had applied to have a £75,000 claim set aside, saying an allegation of fraud needed to be investigated.
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NewsProfession rounds on SRA over ‘super-exam’ plan
Regulator receives 250 submissions to its consultation on Solicitors Qualifying Examination – and 80% are critical.