Last 3 months headlines – Page 131
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NewsIBA Mexico: Lawyers seek to change negative attitudes
Legal profession’s positive economic and social impacts are quantified in landmark report.
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NewsSRA rebukes solicitor who sent malicious text to his ex
Regulator concludes Newcastle solicitor has a low risk of re-offending.
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NewsLaw centre develops autism passport to support young people
New resource provides information on applying for jobs, preparing for interviews and legal rights.
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NewsBar Council urges government to remove cap on court sitting days
Bar also asks ministers to match-fund 100 additional criminal pupillages a year.
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NewsMidlands outfit poaches quartet from rival firm
Solicitors make the move to firm backed by private equity investment.
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NewsHourly rate for a receptionist a cost too far
There was plenty of judicial ire in Canada this week as a Toronto firm tried to recover fees from a former client.
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NewsJunior solicitor suspended after failing to tell client defence was struck out
Former Plexus Legal LLP solicitor also ordered to pay almost £2,500 costs by Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
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NewsJudicial salary rise confirmed after pay deal
Lord chancellor announced in July that the government would accept Senior Salaries Review Body’s recommendation.
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NewsFormer NatWest chief moves to legal sector
Dame Alison Rose will mentor firm’s partners and advise the EDI committee.
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NewsIBA Mexico: Government promotes SQE globally
New phase of the GREAT Legal Services campaign focuses on Latin American markets.
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NewsCourt of Appeal quashes judge’s unlawful suspended sentence
Appellent who falsely claimed solicitor did not inform him his trial could begin on any day took ‘unreasonable risk’ in not making sure he could attend court.
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NewsPublic inquiries: Lords committee demands action to ensure lessons are learned
Report calls for new parliamentary committee to hold government accountable on recommendations.
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NewsJunior lawyers entering legal sector at ‘really exciting’ time
Junior Solicitors Network Summit discusses generative AI, resilience and the future of the legal sector.
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NewsJobs at risk as national firm announces department closures
Personal injury, costs, credit hire and legal aid departments all face cuts in ‘strategic restructure’ to support growth.
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NewsSolicitor who withheld disbursements from barristers struck off
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal says Manchester sole practitioner ‘flagrantly disregarded’ duties.
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NewsSupreme Court rules on PGMOL referee tax appeal
Case remitted to First-Tier Tribunal for reconsideration on issue of employment contracts.
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NewsSenior coroner warned over exclusion of court manager
Misconduct was prolonged, Judicial Conduct Investigations Office finds.
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NewsIBA Mexico: Host nation's judicial reform ‘felony’
IBA annual conference opens with unprecedented attack on Mexico's plans for directly elected judiciary.