All Courts business articles – Page 117
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NewsDirect access barrister ‘no substitute’ for solicitor – judge
A woman represented ‘ad hoc’ by a direct access barrister was not advised on the proper process to appeal.
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NewsJAC seeks mock candidates for the bench
Judicial Appointments Commission wants to conduct a ‘dry-run’ exercise ahead of recommending 18 potential deputy district judges.
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NewsCapita hits court interpreting target – after four years
Latest Ministry of Justice statistics show that Capita Translation and Interpreting has met its 98% contractual requirement.
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NewsDechert fails in final bid for public hearing on £6.6m fee dispute
Global firm wanted the dispute to be heard in public so it could ‘clear its name’ over allegations of overcharging.
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NewsGovernment defeated over legal aid residence test
In 'totally unprecedented' on-the-spot decision, Supreme Court grants appeal.
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NewsMoJ imposes ‘service credits’ on Capita for missing target
Court interpreting provider continuously failed to meet the 98% requirement stated in the contract.
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OpinionTreating jurors like grown-ups
The Angela Wrightson case has highlighted the ways in which social media can taint a trial.
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NewsConveyancers held liable for rogue client
His Honour Judge Pelling said that Windsor firm A’Court & Co made no serious attempt to comply with anti-money laundering regulations.
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Courts could be hit by more strikes
Trade union PCS to ballot thousands of members working in justice sector.
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NewsMiscarriage compensation fight goes to Supreme Court
New '100% proof' test makes it almost impossible to claim, solicitor argues.
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NewsBoffins offer primers for courtroom science
The first in a series of guides bearing the imprint of learned societies will cover DNA analysis.
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OpinionEuropean court in the spotlight
The Court of Justice of the European Union has thrown up a few juicy stories recently.
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NewsRenewed uncertainty over court interpreting
Capita to bid for just one of four new contract lots after failing to meet its performance target.
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FeatureJoint enterprise: wrong turn in common law
The implications of R v Jogee for the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
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ProfileWinning defence in boiler room case
James Watson represented one defendant in high-profile money laundering trial.
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NewsSusskind: online court is just the beginning
‘Many outmoded practices of the traditional courts will be replaced,’ says renowned futurologist – online court is just the ‘spearhead’.
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NewsIraqi claims firm ‘misled court’ for months
Mr Justice Leggatt questions the integrity of Birmingham and London-based Public Interest Lawyers.
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NewsProbate should not be treated as a profit centre – Law Society
Chancery Lane says plans for a 129-fold increase in probate fees to fund the court service ‘unfair and discriminatory’.
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NewsGovernment changes domestic violence evidence requirement
Ministry of Justice is working on amended regulations following Court of Appeal judgment.
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OpinionJoint enterprise: lifting a flawed dragnet
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on joint enterprise is a reflection of the strength of our legal system, rather than of its weakness.