News – Page 82
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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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NewsHoliday sickness claims farmer stripped of licence
Ministry of Justice says action is latest in a series of moves to crack down on fake claims.
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NewsGovernment heeds concerns over duty scheme merger
Legal Aid Agency says it will not change existing arrangements to schemes in Wales.
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Ombudsman's office appoints chief executive as hunt begins for consumer champion
Rob Powell says priority will be to ‘drive the next phase of modernisation’ at the seven-year-old organisation.
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NewsMind your language, SRA warns solicitors
Regulator posts 2,300-word notice on electronic communications after ‘increase in reports of solicitors falling below the standards expected of them’.
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NewsLiberty among line-up to host social welfare trainees
The Legal Education Foundation is funding 15 posts as part of Justice First Fellowship Scheme.
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NewsLaw centre hails growing support for levy on corporate firms
Greater Manchester Law Centre says it is having constructive discussions with the mayor's office.
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NewsBeleaguered solicitors highlight ongoing disclosure fight
Rules on procedure a 'stick to beat the defence with', criminal practitioners complain.
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NewsNo announcement on tribunal fee refunds until September
’Detailed arrangements’ are yet to be finalised.
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NewsThe wait is over: LAA announces civil tender timetable
Relief over start date but government to press ahead with controversial plans for housing possession court duty schemes.
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NewsFisher Meredith name disappears on £9m London merger
Acquisition of Fisher Meredith by Bishop & Sewell begin combined operation today.
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NewsNew Simpson Millar boss: it's business as usual
Fairpoint officially enters administration but legal business emerges from the rubble.
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NewsEmployment claims stayed by order following landmark fees ruling
Venerable employment lawyer Stefan Cross QC has dubbed the decision ‘extraordinary’ and ‘opaque’.
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NewsEx-KWM staff 'offered £4k each' over redundancy consultation
’Technical breach’ of consultation process confirmed by administrators.
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NewsStaff will benefit from Keoghs switch: Hill Dickinson chief
Talks under way about potential transfer of Hill Dickinson's insurance practice.
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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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NewsInsurer RSA buoyant despite discount rate hit
RSA has become the second motor insurer in a week to post a hefty rise in first-half profits and shareholder dividend, despite taking a hit from the revised discount rate used to calculate personal injury compensation payments. RSA group booked a £42m net charge for the first six months relating ...