Last 3 months headlines – Page 168
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England and Wales still lowest-risk jurisdiction
‘Predictability and certain outcomes’ the most important features of English law for commercial parties.
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TLT’s profits break £50m in record year
Bristol-headquartered national firm repaid Covid grants as profits grew by 26%.
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Listed firm sells book of PI work for £1.3m
Ince Group says it wants to dispose of non-core business.
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Strasbourg chief defends Human Rights Act
President of the European Court of Human Rights speaks of 'open and cordial' exchange with Dominic Raab.
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Devolving justice to Wales: MoJ acts on just five Thomas recommendations
Counsel general believes ‘door will be open’ to devolving responsibility for more justice matters if Labour government takes power at Westminster.
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'Unionisation may be our only choice,' legal aid chief tells members
London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association president says talks with unions will continue.
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Trustpilot reviews of law firm defamatory, judge rules
'Narrative provided by reviewers... is one that the reasonable reader will understand as factual.'
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News focus: 'Wagner mercenary' row highlights role of lawyers in SLAPPs
Campaigners against ‘SLAPP’ legal actions have seized on the Wagner revelations to pile the pressure on legislators to tackle abusive litigation. Will this mean more powers for the SRA?
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Rebuke for 'lewd gesture' at 2017 Christmas party
Newly qualified solicitor 'caused harm and distress', regulator rules.
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Raise SRA’s fining power to £250 million, say peers
Call comes amid row over deal allowing sanctioned Russian mercenary chief to sue in London.
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New 'failure to prevent' offence could hit lawyers
Economic crime bill will also give SRA new information-gathering powers.
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First transparency order opens family case to reporters
Accredited media will be allowed to cover Leeds hearing of applications involving allegedly fabricated illness.
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Panel to steer opening up of justice data
Judge-led panel will advise on issues arising from the publication and sharing of data from the courts system.
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Firms sign up to divorce support scheme for staff
Family Division president says more employers need to recognise impact of separation on workforce.
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Judge warned over drinking during a hearing break
Employment judge for 17 years expressed remorse and gave assurances about future conduct.
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Outrage as Afghan judge denied permission to enter UK
'Callous' decision by the Home Office against women's rights defender.
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Law centre heads to Supreme Court
UK's highest court is hearing a case concerning rent repayment orders.
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Dentist expert witness wins appeal against £50,000 costs order
High Court finds the initial views of a recorder in the county court were made ‘somewhat trenchantly’.
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Lammy backs compulsory racial bias training for judges
Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy MP met team behind report that concluded justice system is institutionally racist.