News – Page 101
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NewsLegal advice plight of undocumented children
Coram Children's Legal Centre highlights struggle to find a solicitor willing to take a case on.
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NewsCalls for grace period for solicitors to adapt to AML regulations
Chancery Lane urges for ‘sensible supervisory approach’ after regulations come into force today.
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NewsBar backs CJEU protection for EU nationals in post-Brexit Britain
Latest Brexit Paper says PM’s likely unwillingness to concede to CJEU could be a ’major stumbling block’.
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NewsCity fears legal talent drain prompted by Brexit uncertainty
Freshfields consultant calls for immediate assurances on recognition and enforcement of judgments.
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NewsSRA intervenes into Asons offshoot Coops Law
Regulator confirms it has shut down law firm, which was born out of the closure of Asons Solicitors
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NewsBSB says no to cab rank rule for public access
Regulator suggests that clients would try to invoke the rule for cases with little merit.
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NewsCharity wills judgment a 'damp squib', professor says
Solicitors for Elderly conference hears of lessons to be learned after Ilott v The Blue Cross and Ors.
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NewsAppeal allowed in EU state aid battle
Investors granted permission to appeal but request for security payment denied.
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NewsGovernment acted unlawfully on pension divestment ban
High Court says parts of the guidance reflected broader political considerations including desire to advance UK foreign and defence policy.
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NewsSRA prosecution was 'political game' to attack human rights - Day
Cleared solicitor admits his firm made mistakes but questions the merits of bringing multi-million pound tribunal case.
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NewsQueen's speech: Lidington says prison legislation not needed
Open letter from justice secretary says 'essential changes' are already under way.
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NewsQueen's speech: Society hails 'positive' elements
Misguided personal injury reforms are sting in the tail, Chancery Lane says.
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NewsLaw firms dominate social mobility ranking
League table of businesses making biggest strides to improve social mobility lists 16 law firms.
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NewsIT hold-ups delay electronic bill of costs to 2018
Scheme was due to be mandatory from October but that deadline will not be met.
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NewsJudge slashes costs after CFA deemed unreasonable and unfair
Costs including £420 hourly rate halved following a detailed assessment last month.
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NewsSociety calls for independent enforcement in 'gig economy' workplaces
Chancery Lane repeats call for scrapping of employment tribunal fees.
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NewsBar aims to tackle pupillage crisis
Regulator discusses future training methods, including shake up to pupillage - but no central exam.
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NewsRevealed: Jackson's fixed fees pilot to cap costs at £80k
Details emerge of how pilot scheme for fixed costs scheme will work in practice.
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NewsBarclays to face fraud charges, SFO announces
Charges brought against banking giant and former chief executive over fundraising during financial crisis.
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News'Strong judiciary' pledge as Lidington sworn in as lord chancellor
Rule of law and independence of the judiciary central themes at Royal Courts of Justice ceremony.