Last 3 months headlines – Page 130
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NewsHarrods to face civil claims over Al Fayed rape allegations
Lawyers will fight 'voracity' of non-disclosure agreements and are 'laser focused' on justice for 37 women.
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NewsSRA halts search for new chair in push for stability
Anna Bradley had been due to leave this year but is staying on until 2026.
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NewsFirms to be required to publish all price information online
CILEx Regulation receives approval from Legal Services Board to alter its requirements on firms.
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NewsGallery: Meeting the Legal Heroes
Solicitors who have made a long-lasting difference to the lives of others are celebrated at the Law Society.
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NewsSociety seeks conveyancers' views for climate risk practice note
Chancery Lane says members want to know how climate risk affects their practice and how best to advise clients.
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NewsProbate delays reduced but families still reeling
Lawyers who see first-hand the impact of delays on grieving families want to see further improvements.
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NewsSRA 'failed to explain' roll anomaly to complainant
Senthuran Thirugnanasampanthar asked the regulator for clarification about whether a solicitor he had instructed in Singapore was on the roll.
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NewsMP quoted £100,000 for Letby court transcript
House of Commons debate reveals concern over costs as MP says parliamentarians should have free access to transcripts.
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NewsMemory lane
Quindell’s libel victory, England’s first black High Court judge, and court dress: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.
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NewsSolicitor convicted of blackmail struck off
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal also ordered lawyer to pay £4,158 costs.
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NewsSRA faced £36,000 costs order over failed appeal
High Court dimissed the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s appeal against SDT’s findings and made a costs order.
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NewsTalks ongoing about guideline hourly rates for counsel
Lord Justice Birss says there needs to be a better way to assess counsel fees.
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NewsIBA Mexico: Government urged to support AI for access to justice
Where the need is greatest, the provision is least, LawtechUK chair Christina Blacklaws points out.
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NewsLAA asks firms to bid for 10-year criminal legal aid contracts
Law Society surprised to see procurement process begin in absence of crucial information on fees.
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NewsCoA rejects retrial despite judge's 'loss of temper'
Appeal judges say majority of complaints about judge’s antagonistic approach were unfounded.
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NewsSFO ordered to disclose total cost of failed ENRC investigation
Serious Fraud Office must comply with the Freedom of Information request or risk contempt of court.
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NewsSolicitor suspended after losing company £212k from transactions
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, by way of agreed outcome, also ordered the director pay £15,000 costs.
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NewsPositive points for juniors
Law Society deputy vice president Mark Evan’s fireside chat was a highlight at the Junior Solicitors Network summit last week.
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NewsNational firm pledges to give 1% of profits to good causes
Foot Anstey becomes one of the first to join the ‘1% club’, with donation which will help support sustainability, community and charitable initiatives.