Last 3 months headlines – Page 197
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NewsPI claimant may escape costs in 'perverse incentives' case
Appeal in clinical negligence case hears Civil Procedure Rules could breach the 'rule against absurdity'.
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NewsBar Council wades into BSB complaint-handling uproar
Representative body says standards regulator's handling of complaint against Dinah Rose KC was inexcusable.
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NewsBlow to corporate transparency as top EU court backs anonymity
Public’s access to information on beneficial ownership constitutes ‘a serious interference with the fundamental rights to respect for private life'.
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NewsLord chief justice announces his retirement
Lord Burnett of Maldon will have served six years in post, the longest since Lord Lane.
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News'Wrong, confusing, unbalanced': SRA told to improve guidance
Legal experts identify several concerns on regulator’s guidance for reporting wrongdoing by clients.
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NewsRude judge? Don't just shrug your shoulders, says LCJ
Lord Burnett of Maldon says 'statement of behaviour' will shortly be issued to judges.
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NewsStrike could resume, criminal bar warns
Representative body responds to Dominic Raab's criticism of action that led to previous lord chancellor agreeing £54m deal.
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NewsAnti-SLAPP law takes a step closer
Coalition publishes 'model law' as Raab says he is 'looking for a legislative vehicle'.
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NewsBSB apologises to high-profile barrister over handling of complaint
Bar Standards Board says criticism of Dinah Rose KC was misplaced and it is reviewing its processes.
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NewsLitigation bellwether sounds warning note for London
Only 54% of litigators expect the market to grow over the next two years - costs reformers must take note, says LSLA chief.
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NewsScottish parliament does not have independence referendum power, SC rules
President issues ’authoritative ruling on a question of law which has already arisen as a matter of public importance’.
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NewsSociety welcomes Switzerland travel deal
Lawyers and other professionals can continue to travel to Switzerland for up to 90 days a year without a short-stay permit.
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NewsMore cash for solicitors? Not the right thing to do - Raab
Lord chancellor says unsustainable pay increases for legal aid practitioners will prolong inflation.
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NewsCrypto crash underlines need for legal certainty, says Vos
Jurisdiction taskforce seeks views on law surrounding the issuance and transfer of digital securities.
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NewsRaab confident of 'overwhelming' Bill of Rights support
Lord chancellor defends human rights reform in first of two parliamentary grillings today.
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News'Exhausted' solicitor, 79, agrees strike-off for overcharging by £474,108
Practitioner admitted in 1965 said he was working over 80 hours a week as principal of conveyancing and probate firm.
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NewsLawyers among victims of latest Iran clampdown
Law Society expresses concern over 23 arrests in the past month.
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NewsProcurement for new-look eviction advice scheme finally begins
New service incorporating early legal advice will begin in August - four months later than planned.
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News'Penalised, isolated and alone': Lawcare highlights men's mental health struggles
Wellbeing charity's report highlights shocking examples of law firm treatment after employees sought help.
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NewsSolicitor witness apologises for 'conspiracy and fraud' research
High Court is hearing a negligence claim brought against listed firm RBL Law.