Last 3 months headlines – Page 22
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Costs judge 'baffled' why retainer disputes still going to court
Court was asked to rule whether 26 disputes invoices should be subject to detailed assessment.
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Criminal court statistics delayed over quality concerns
Ministry of Justice confirms a review of the data is now underway.
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Fieldfisher defies M&A slump with profits rise
Firm-wide revenue rises by 10%; profit per equity partner by 4%.
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‘Vaccine campaign’ solicitor was following clients’ instructions, SDT hears
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal refuses 'no case to answer' application in employment lawyer’s hearing.
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Tunnel visionaries
What lies behind that mysterious concrete frontage at 39 Furnival Street, just off High Holborn?
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Firm eyes top 30 after record-breaking financial year
Weightmans reveals that all staff will receive the same bonus.
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Crown court backlog: Case listed for five years after alleged crime
GBH trial listing comes amid reports of Ministry of Justice errors in collecting criminal courts data.
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Solicitor who practised while suspended avoids permanent ban
Tribunal accepts revised five-year suspension but with reservations.
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SRA faces push-back on any plan to scrap client account
Law Society says firms’ ability to handle client money is fundamental to effective delivery of legal services.
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Osborne Clarke marks profit boost with bonus awards
Minimum £2,000 payment offered to all qualifying UK staff at international firm.
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Gallery: London Pride
On Saturday the Law Society marched with the Bar Council at London Pride.
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Canal company can bring private law claim over sewage, SC rules
Common law claims against water companies can go ahead despite provisions of privatisation legislation.
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The meaning of lifetime
Association of Lifetime Lawyers held its first flagship conference since changing its name – but it seems not everyone was entirely happy about the rebrand.
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Covid campaigner sought to 'cloak political view in legal terminology', SDT hears
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal prosecution centres on correspondence threatening legal proceedings during pandemic.
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SRA approves plan for regulating legal executives
Board backs change but proposal could face political and legal challenges.
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Firm makes lasting memorial to much-loved colleague
Educational trust established for budding lawyers in tribute to Natasha Cox.
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Firm’s tribute to Joe Harrison, senior solicitor with Attwells
Much-loved colleague at East Anglia firm died in May.
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City firm wants staff to call out 'microaggressions'
Hogan Lovells says staff can report incidents which make them feel marginalised, such as referring to a mixed-gender group as 'guys'.
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Court of Appeal criticises judge who 'descended into the arena'
Judgment finds First Tier Tribunal judge cross-examined the appellant and 'unfairly' criticised advocate.
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Solicitor fined £10k after switching signatures
SRA says experienced solicitor made a serious error in judgement.