Last 3 months headlines – Page 119
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£28m confiscation order against former solicitor to Nigeria official
The £28,191,787.15 order against the lawyer is part of one of the CPS’s largest international cases.
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Pure Legal: Couple faced bankruptcy after claims firm failed
Kelly and Michael Ashurst describe moment bailiffs knocked on their door demanding £35,500 in legal bills.
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MoJ confirms compulsory mediation for civil claims up to £10,000
Government says mediation will be 'fully integrated' in litigation journey for small claims.
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News focus: SQE has disrupted the training market - but confused it, too
A conference heard last week that many aspiring solicitors who complete the new SQE are unsure about next steps.
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Profits down 2% as Linklaters takes Moscow hit
Magic circle firm latest elite practice to announce flat or falling profits.
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Competition watchdog sets its sights on will-writers
Competition and Markets Authority is worried not all firms are complying with consumer protection laws.
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Retired judge takes helm of legal aid board
Announcement comes 10 months after the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board first met.
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Macfarlanes profits slide in 'more challenging year'
PEP drops by 15.8% from a record post-pandemic year as firm takes a 'pause for breath'.
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Ruling opens way to challenge as fixed costs loom
Court of Appeal decision on interpreter costs could enable lawyers to argue on the basis of access to justice.
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Polo trade mark case thrown out after evidence 'problems'
Court hears of 'likelihood of confusion' between Beverly Hills Polo Club and Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club brands.
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News focus: BBC presenter saga – a crisis that got out of control
Libel, privacy, criminal and employment law issues jostled for prominence in the scandal that arose over the alleged behaviour of a BBC presenter. Lawyers assess the likely fallout from a crisis that spiralled out of control.
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Legal aid JR to be heard in run-up to Christmas
The Law Society's legal challenge over criminal legal aid fees will be listed for three days.
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Mishcon drops 'unhelpful' PEP metric
London-based international firm reports 10% rise in turnover following Taylor Vinters merger.
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Privilege used to 'cloak wrongdoing', Dechert trial hears
Hearing is the latest twist in litigation arising from Dechert's work on behalf of the Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority.
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Private equity firm closes in on DWF buyout
Boards have agreed terms of deal that will be put to shareholders.
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Barrister disbarred for sexual harassment
Robert Michael Kearney had a previous disciplinary history for similar conduct.
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Sharp rise in SRA spending on disciplinary processes
Regulator also investigating solicitor conduct in dozens of bulk compensation claims.
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Another ‘record’ year for Herbert Smith Freehills
Income climbed 8% in 2022/23, but profits were flat.
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Mental 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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PII trends: seven in 10 firms still lack cyber-insurance
First Law Society survey of professional indemnity insurance since 2018 also tracks huge increase in premiums as market hardened.