News – Page 5
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NewsITN chief hails success of cameras in Crown court
Sentencing remarks in more than 30 cases have been broadcast in the past 12 months.
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NewsPost Office lawyer wanted postmistress to ‘keep her mouth shut’
Public inquiry also hears Post Office discussed trying to persuade expert witness to change opinion.
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NewsMental health advocate helps colleagues with podcast
Lawyer Jeremy Fletcher invites guests to talk about how they tackle mental health issues in their professional lives.
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NewsKeeping up with Jones
Two long-serving in-house solicitors make the list of top-earners at the BBC.
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NewsRole of lawyers in spotlight as GC appears at Post Office Inquiry
Prosecution expert witnesses, the former head of the Royal Mail Group's criminal law team and other lawyers are also expected to testify.
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NewsFirm hires: The Legal Director welcomes five GCs
Katie Sandys-Renton, Trudy Grey, Siobhan Almond, Nick Blackbourn and Natalia Samodina join its team.
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NewsExternal lawyers needed to tackle racism, sexism and elitism in cricket
Commission says new regulatory body should not involve in-house counsel of the England and Wales Cricket Board.
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NewsPost Office GC to appear at inquiry over disclosure issue
Documents which should have been disclosed to the inquiry only emerged through an FoI request.
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NewsFCA chief vows to withstand lawyers' 'aggressive diversionary tactics'
Joint executive director of enforcement questions what using ‘skills to block an inquiry’ will achieve.
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NewsScope of privilege raised in Mirror Group hacking case
Evidence from the solicitor was interrupted due to concerns about client privilege.
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NewsPost Office lawyers accused of gagging Horizon victims
City lawyer and commentator Dan Neidle complains to SRA over compensation offer letters to postmasters that said details were confidential.
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NewsNews focus: London International Disputes Week - in-house keeping
The repercussions of the Online Safety Bill and the need to educate colleagues on their role were front of mind for in-house disputes lawyers at London International Disputes Week.
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NewsPost Office: lawyers’ decision-making ‘corrupted’
Academic study focuses on review conducted for the Post Office by eminent silk.
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NewsFirms 'will lose work' if they fail to keep GCs updated
Survey suggests GCs prefer to work with suppliers that demonstrate subject matter expertise.
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NewsResearch begins into lawyers' role in Post Office scandal
Academic project aims to help lawyers ‘rethink professional mindsets’.
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NewsFirm hire: Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I appoints GC
Ewa Chappell joins the soft drinks manufacturer as general counsel.
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NewsSolicitor oath could ensure higher ethical standards - LSB chief
Further action may be needed to remind practitioners of privileges and obligations.
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NewsGCs criticise SRA for 'understating' severity of in-house challenges
Regulator urged to re-evaluate sector review to ensure risks correctly understood, framed and addressed.
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NewsNews focus: Counsel of woe - in-house solicitors under pressure on ethics
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s latest review of the in‑house sector explores urgent ethical questions also made topical by the Post Office Horizon Inquiry.
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NewsOne in 20 in-house solicitors 'pressured to suppress information'
SRA thematic review reveals tension between regulatory obligations and business priorities.