News – Page 48
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NewsIBA Rome: ICC prosecutor dismisses ‘machiavellian’ US attacks
Dr Fatou Bensouda vows not to be deflected from a prospective investigation into allegations of war crimes by US personnel.
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NewsImmigration appeals timetable 'riding roughshod' over rights
Law Society says 25 days is not sufficient time for solicitors to prepare an effective case for detainees.
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News'Analogue decision in digital age': Google group claimant vows to appeal
High Court refuses representative action on behalf of 4.4 million smartphone users.
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NewsPwC under spotlight over audit of litigation funder
Juridica said it intended to appoint administrators last month.
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NewsIBA Rome: Ex-commission president Prodi dismisses second Brexit referendum hopes
Former head of European Commission expects compromise that will safeguard free trade - after 'painful and difficult' process.
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NewsIBA Rome: Populist 'new world order' threatens rule of law, global bars hear
International Bar Association president tells lawyers: 'Look after the rule of law and it will look after you'.
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NewsClifford Chance and Freshfields in AI 'app store' venture
California and Netherlands start-up Reynen Court aims to simplify implementation of law tech systems.
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City firm branches into 'reputation management' with consultancy
International firm to offer advice on reputation management and public relations.
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NewsENRC demands judicial review of SFO probe
Document claims fraud busting agency liable for series of faults.
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NewsVictory for claimant firms as costs disclosure appeals dismissed
Further guidance for stack of cases where former client has queried deductions from their damages.
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NewsHigh Court dismisses 'unexplained wealth' challenge
Court dismisses challenge to order but privacy ruling will remain in place for now.
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NewsSFO will not appeal ENRC privilege ruling
First major public decision of Lisa Osofsky in her role as director of fraudbusting agency.
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NewsLegal bloggers allowed to cover private family proceedings
Ministry of Justice begins nine-month pilot giving certain lawyers reporting rights.
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NewsMexico could look to UK in bribery clampdown
Lex Mex event discusses legal cooperation between the UK and Latin American giant.
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NewsStraight couples will be allowed to enter civil partnerships, PM confirms
Announcement follows Supreme Court ruling that existing discrimination is unlawful.
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NewsBar considers responses on future of pupillage
Chambers and entities asked if they wish to continue providing the traditional pathway to qualification.
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NewsMagic circle solicitor gets High Court nod
Sarah Falk is one of only three solicitors appointed directly from private practice - and the first woman.
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NewsLegal aid: Low income defendants 'forced into poverty'
Law Society warns that defendants who have to pay a proportion of legal costs are struggling to maintain a decent standard of living.
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NewsOut-of-time appeals allowed after judgments sent to wrong addresses
Claimants had missed the 42-day deadline to make a challenge, but courts opts to exercise its discretion.
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NewsPunish guilty barristers more quickly, says bar regulator
Some tribunal cases are taking two years or more to conclude, BSB says.