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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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NewsSentencing ‘starting points’ for disqualified directors
Sentencing Council tackles court order breaches in its latest consultation paper.
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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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NewsEversheds faces £100m Northern Rock negligence claim
International firm says it is ‘vigorously defending’ claim by Northern Rock Asset Management.
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NewsUniversity of Law appoints third chief executive in a year
Stelios Platis replaced by Professor Andrea Nollent.
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NewsJailed McKenzie friend facing £12,000 claim
David Bright could be released from prison to answer debt recovery claim.
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NewsSolicitor fined over £2m SDLT avoidance scheme
Kelly Buckle-Fleming acted in transactions where there was a ‘significant risk of conflict’.
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NewsMoJ concession on ‘borderline’ legal aid cases
Funding may be granted for certain cases with a 45%-50% prospect of success – but still no review date for LASPO.
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NewsPosthumous pardons for gay men ‘not enough’
Society welcomes move but LGBT committee criticises lack of formal apology.
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NewsMagic circle firm pilots video game to test wannabe trainees
Clifford Chance says game will test decision-making abilities of applicants.
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NewsPM ‘hopeful’ over legal aid for Birmingham pub bombings victims’ families
Labour MP Andy Burnham asked Theresa May to intervene ahead of a fresh inquest.
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NewsMandatory child abuse reporting ‘not the right solution’, Society warns
Chancery Lane says family courts will struggle with increased caseload.
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NewsHigh Court rejects attempt to end case over ‘wrong’ court fee payment
Claim thrown out in case surrounding alleged incorrect court fees.
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NewsVos to head Chancery Division
Sir Geoffrey Vos succeeds Sir Terence Etherton, who has become master of the rolls.
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News‘There was no money’: MoJ called in consultants to help control spending
Permanent secretary indicates to MPs that fee hikes affected case volumes, amid suggestions that SMEs have been priced out of the courts.
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NewsMagistrates need support strategy, MPs tell MoJ
CPD for magistrates? Justice committee calls for an ‘overarching strategy’ for magistracy.