Last 3 months headlines – Page 237
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WAGs go Wilde as Vardy v Rooney kicks off
The national press descends on the Royal Courts of Justice for the ‘Wagatha Christie’ libel trial.
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Slater and Gordon ordered to answer secret commissions allegations
Comprehensive victory for checkmylegalfees will ensure claims from former PI clients can continue.
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'We're the litigation forum of choice': Boyce optimistic about future
Law Society president tells London International Disputes Week that benefits of choosing England and Wales are unchanged.
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Media silk pushes back on SLAPP legislation plans
Justin Rushbrooke QC says English libel law currently ‘strikes the balance in the right place’.
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Costs bill struck out after it failed to give fee earner details
Judges agree that ‘opaque’ bill could not explain which solicitor carried out which bit of work.
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SRA asks when solicitors' misconduct should be wiped from record
New consultation on how much information should be published and kept by solicitors’ regulator.
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Queen’s Speech: Bill of Rights and Brexit freedoms
Government to ‘restore balance of power between legislature and courts’ with Bill of Rights.
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'Reach out': lawyers highlight pressures of dispute resolution work
Senior figures share experiences and advice at dedicated session on mental health at London International Disputes Week.
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Fixed costs extension earmarked for April 2023
Ministry of Justice now looking at possible uplift where a party or witness is vulnerable.
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Judgment shortened to Jmt? It's not appealing to us
We never thought we would see attempts to mangle or redraw the English language in the esteemed Court of Appeal.
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BT collective proceedings to remain ‘opt-out’ claim
Court of Appeal dismisses telecoms giant’s appeal over second-ever CPO.
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Ropes & Gray launches social mobility scholarship scheme
International firm to offer work experience to 12 students this summer.
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Criminal bar chief hails 'extraordinary' commitment to legal aid action
Jo Sidhu QC says 'no returns' is causing widespread disruption and time is not on the government's side.
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SRA intervenes after venerable Wales firm enters liquidation
Firm cites rising indemnity insurance costs as key factor behind closure.
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Solicitor awakes to new political career
Last week’s local elections were full of surprises – but perhaps no surprise was bigger than the one handed to Hampstead Town candidate Adrian Cohen.
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Solicitor jailed for sexual assault struck off
Sole practitioner, 52, was jailed for five years for assault by penetration.
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First Welsh council joins Land Registry's digital register
Agency says legislation aligning local land charges service fees enabled it to work with local authorities in Wales.
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Russia - City firms 'applying sniff test' to potential clients
Speakers at London International Disputes Week consider the fallout from Russia sanctions.
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Ex-solicitor jailed for stealing £340,000 from client
Misconduct came to light when solicitor tried to pay debt with a cheque belonging to client.
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Rights reform and Brexit freedoms expected in Queen’s speech
Bill will seek to change the relationship between domestic courts and the Strasbourg court.