News – Page 62
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NewsSolicitors affected by bar boycott must not be bullied, CBA chief warns
Angela Rafferty QC says tirades to solicitors' representatives heightens the tension during an already difficult time.
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NewsInsolvency specialist latest litigation funder to weigh up London float
Manolete Partners says demand for capital is at record levels with no slow-down expected soon.
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NewsKeen: We'll decide whiplash damages, not the judges
Government accused of making up figures on the back of a ‘political envelope’.
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NewsCosts penalty for defendant who withheld the 'full story'
‘Wholly new’ evidence emerged at trial during cross-examination of defendant witness.
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NewsMunby praises teenager in 'blood on our hands' case
Family division president stresses importance of proper mental health support for children and young people.
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NewsAppointments commission not delivering on judicial diversity, Lammy blasts
Labour MP once again expresses regret that he did not recommend quotas in landmark review.
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NewsBarclays chief fined over whistleblowing scandal but bank escapes sanctions
First case brought by Financial Conduct Authority under senior managers regime.
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NewsCouncil lawyers reminded of duties after disclosure failure
Judge finds ‘no excuse’ for disclosure failings and says duty of candour should apply to public authorities.
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Bar pupillage report shows BAME struggle
Statistics lay bare the competitive nature of obtaining pupillage.
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NewsCarillion collapse should prompt FoI private sector extension, PM told
Advisory body says government must confirm expectations of ethical standards following Carillion collapse.
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News'Rabbit in headlights' - judges' leaked verdict on unrepresented defendants
Government accused of a cover-up after report is disclosed to news website BuzzFeed.
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NewsTech will see the end of contested trials, says Vos
Chancellor of the High Court warns that high-value litigation will move online.
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NewsBrexit won't scupper City's supremacy, say arbitrators
Survey finds majority of respondents prefer London over other rival hubs for cross-border disputes.
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NewsCivil Liability Bill: Whiplash damages and definition revealed
Details also confirmed for potential 20% damages uplift in exceptional circumstances.
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NewsLeigh Day kicks off universities claim with pre-action letter
Firm is second to bring claim under for breach of contract over lost teaching hours.
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NewsHundreds sign immigration legal aid petition
Government urged to provide funding to people forced to prove their status.
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NewsBar Council sounds data protection bill privilege warning
New regime will make it more difficult for lawyers to advise and defend their clients, says Bar chief.
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NewsPublic given full access to make online divorce applications
Justice minister Lucy Frazer says the online system will cut waste and speed up services.
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NewsCommission begins work on 'not fit for purpose' surrogacy laws
Law commissions for England and Wales, and Scotland, secure £150,000 government funding.
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NewsParole Board must become a fully fledged court, ex-chief declares
Professor Nick Hardwick says the public body must be separated from the Ministry of Justice.