News – Page 20
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Council solicitor dropped sensitive papers in street
Data breach emerges as information commissioner warns lawyers to secure sensitive material after a spate of complaints.
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In-house headcount soaring, says recruiter
Legal departments increase to an average of 16 lawyers, up from 12 in 2013, according to a recruiter’s research.
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More work being kept in-house
According to a survey, 80% of chief litigation officers say they are not delegating more legal work to outside counsel.
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MPs grill Lloyds executive over ‘law firm’ debt letters
Treasury select committee writes to four major banks demanding answers on letters to indebted customers.
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SRA warns in-house lawyers not to mislead third parties
Regulator has received ‘a number of complaints' about debt recovery letters.
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Lloyds defends recovery letters naming ‘SCM Solicitors’
Law firm was dissolved in 2011, but bank insists it makes clear SCM now part of in-house litigation.
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ADR clauses leading to earlier mediation
In-house lawyers becoming more familiar with the process, according to CEDR.
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Lawyers on Demand poised for Manchester expansion
Business targets companies looking for ways to improve in-house teams.
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Ex-Leeds Utd MD detained in Dubai has assets frozen
No criminal charges have been brought against solicitor David Haigh over alleged misappropriation of funds.
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Companies equip compliance officers to see off risks
Some 60% of chief compliance officers say their budgets have increased over the last 12 months.
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Deutsche Bank to grow Birmingham legal team
In-house lawyers to offer a wider range of business-critical advice to the bank across Europe, Asia and Africa.
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PII hurdle for council ABS pioneers
Local government alternative business structure pioneers on tenterhooks over PII approval.
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Governance drive boosts in-house roles
A greater emphasis on sustainable business practice has generated more work for general counsel, according to research.
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Councils look to ABS status for survival
Snapshot poll of councils shows a significant number are considering the option in the face of cuts.
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Councils to apply for ABS licence
Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire will focus on public and third sector work.
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Lawyers predict fee bonanza if Scots go it alone
Scottish solicitors expect ‘piles of work’ but government legal jobs in England would disappear.
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New senior associate: Ally Taft at Medical Accident Group
Ally Taft is now senior associate at Medical Accident Group.
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Council legal departments ‘could evaporate’ – local government chief
Lawyers in Local Government president says standing still not an option in era of cuts.