Last 3 months headlines – Page 1029
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Scottish budget appeal
The UK government must use the 19 March budget statement to boost the economy and provide more support to struggling solicitor firms, the Law Society of Scotland said last week.
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Churn hits bottom line
Staff turnover in the legal sector could be costing UK firms up to £805m a year, according to research from income insurance firm Unum. The average cost of replacing a legal sector employee is £39,887, the research found.
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Non-recent cases review
Director of Public Prosecutions Alison Saunders is consulting on a revised approach to bringing non-recent cases to court where a nominal penalty is likely. Saunders has instructed CPS lawyers not to dismiss complaints of crimes allegedly committed decades ago just because of the passage of time in reporting.
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Seven law firms make ‘best employers’ list
Indicators include leadership, wellbeing and personal growth.
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Canada opens door to ABS reform
Consultation with profession on options for including non-lawyers.
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Firms warned by SRA following attempted hack
Emails purporting to be from the SRA were attempts to infect systems with a computer virus.
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Grayling unveils final package of criminal legal aid reforms
Justice secretary insists that the package now incorporates ‘many of the changes asked for’.
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ABS pioneer sold to listed claims handler in £43m deal
Acquisition to complete this week following cash and shares payment.
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Pre-nups should be legally binding, says Law Commission
Draft bill would give qualifying agreements legal force, so long as safeguards are met.
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HKFsi calls off merger talks with Davenport Lyons
Earlier this month HowardKennedyFsi revealed it had been approached to discuss the possibility of a merger.
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Crisis in ‘shrinking and ageing’ magistracy
Lay magistrates are ‘considerably older, whiter and more middle class’ than the general population and less diverse than they were in 2000.
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Bill seeks to extend protection for domestic violence
Coercive control and emotional blackmail could become criminal offences.
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Linder Myers in ‘advanced talks’ with buyer
Firm successfully applies for extension for time to wrap up deal.
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Direct Line takes referral fee hit but profits soar
£14m loss of income from referring claims overshadowed by huge increase in profit.
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SRA warns of fraudsters diverting calls
The regulator said a number of fraudulent cheques purporting to be from a genuine firm have been cashed at cash converter-type stores.
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Grayling defends JR intervention reforms
Justice secretary wants to prevent cases brought for ‘public relations’ reasons.
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Judge asks attorney general to intervene in VHCCs
Dominic Grieve is ‘considering’ the request to appoint an amicus curiae to deal with legal argument.
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Government opts in to expanded EU small claims track
Limit will rise to €10,000 under European Commission proposals.
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Budgeting limit to increase to £10m
Master of the rolls has recommended a new £10m threshold despite strong opposition from Commercial Court judges.