Last 3 months headlines – Page 108
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Society creates ‘safe space’ to discuss ethical issues
Web hub is part of a three-year programme to help solicitors balance obligations to clients with those to wider society.
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Formal warning for 'rude and impatient' judge
Party says shouting and excessive interventions caused her to abandon employment tribunal claim.
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Barrister Mahmood takes over Labour’s justice team
Birmingham MP specialised in professional indemnity while in practice.
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General counsel seek to champion LGBTQ+ community
Diversity and inclusion programme designed to help lawyers grow, develop and be more visible.
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Ukraine sanctions regime facing multiple court challenges
Government lawyers are preparing to receive nine legal challenges to sanctions imposed following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Gazette understands.
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Law centre upbeat despite court duty loss
South West London Law Centres says dedication to serving community remains stronger than ever.
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ClientEarth to face costs bill in directors’ liability case
Judge rejects attempt to claim civil procedure rule exemption to 'loser pays' principle.
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Firms expect shrinking profit margins - but remain optimistic
Author of NatWest benchmarking report says small to medium sized practices will have to work hard to keep profits up.
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One-hour oral judgment in family case ‘plainly irregular’
Court of Appeal says family judge should have explained his reasons in written ruling.
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Solicitor’s ‘deep sadness’ at retiring with a strike-off
Practitioner amended the date on a property charge after spotting that she had missed a deadline.
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T Level widening access to 'prestigious' career path - DfE
Post-GCSE vocational course in legal services will begin this month at schools and colleges.
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Court closed for up to nine months after RAAC discovery
Harrow Crown Court among 150 public buildings shut down due to safety concerns.
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In Focus: Empire-building SRA plays the long game
The Solicitors Regulation Authority knows primary legislation to consolidate legal regulation is unlikely any time soon. So bringing CILEX members on board in the short-term is a smart move strategically.
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Source of funds frustration prompts 'conveyancing rant'
Rose Davis says firms not really interested in conveyancing should stop messing about with it.
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LiP who tweeted recording of tribunal hearing avoids jail
Court finds litigant showed ‘deliberate defiance’ by publicising her audio recording.
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In Focus: Axiom Ince soldiers on after shock interventions
The Solicitors Regulation Authority last month barred three senior Axiom Ince directors from practising, plunging the firm into turmoil and raising fears over payment of salaries
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PI firm had no contact with clients referred by claims farmer
SRA fines Manchester firm which failed to carry out required client identity checks.
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'Cheap gesture politics': lawyers react to sentencing plan
Prime minister told to focus on reducing case backlog rather than seeking to force offenders to court.
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Law firm cuts deal to slash debts to partner CMC
Claims management company owed £2.3m by businesses with the same management.