News – Page 102
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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.
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NewsCMS faces ‘breach of duty’ claim in investment dispute
Sixth largest law firm targeted in £65m claim involving Swarovski family funds.
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NewsCourts are not pay-as-you-go consumer service providers - LCJ
Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd attacks the calibre of recent lord chancellors and urges next incumbent to stand up to the executive.
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NewsCall for legislation to govern AI
Chancery Lane event hears concerns about accountability of algorithms which increasingly govern our lives.
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NewsBar to ask for data on remuneration for public access work
Barristers could be required to reveal more about their practice under proposals outlined by the regulator.
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NewsSharp v Sharp: ruling 'gives couples more to bicker about'
Court of Appeal rules that ex-husband should be awarded £2m, but dismisses wife's costs appeal.
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NewsJudge punishes firm that placed 'scant importance' on court orders
High Court opts to strike out personal injury claim after a succession of missed deadlines.
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NewsHigh Court orders trial over enforcement of disputed DBA
London firm claiming £125,000 from client after signing damages based agreement.
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Sentencing: 'Developmental harm' should be considered in child cruelty cases
Sentencing Council opens consultation on new guidance covering three offences including FGM.
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NewsFinancial proceedings to be 'de-linked' from divorce
Family division president says the separation will cut delays by introducing a more streamlined process.
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NewsManaging partner and brother jailed over sham legal aid company
Third man receives suspended sentence for conspiring to defraud Legal Aid Agency.
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NewsPlans to bin SFO 'sunk' by poll result, lawyers say
Reduced majority likely to dent plans to merge Serious Fraud Office with National Crime Agency.
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NewsPublic access barrister suspended for second time in a month
Oliver White finds himself at bar tribunal for third time.
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NewsRich nations pledge 'nail in the coffin' for global tax avoidance
Improving dispute resolution and deterring companies from seeking tax havens among measures proposed.
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NewsEU advocate general backs claim for retrospective holiday pay
Preliminary opinion on employment rights case brought by self-employed window salesman.
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NewsSimmons & Simmons back on track after last year's profit hit
Net profit and profit per equity partner on the rise.
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NewsDigital legacies need legal protection say lawyers
Gaining access to social media accounts after death is ‘fraught with difficulty’.
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NewsEuro-court plans hit by further delays
New timetable for Unified Patent Court will be published ’as soon as possible’, preparatory committee says.
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NewsBond Dickinson confirms panel-loss redundancies
Firm says ‘restructuring exercise’ took place in its professional risks team.
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NewsFirms face trade mark squatting woes
Squire Patton Boggs ’aware of enitity’ and ready to defend brand in China