Last 3 months headlines – Page 250
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Magistrates to get half a day's formal training for new sentencing powers
Ministry of Justice says commencement regulations will be introduced 'in the coming weeks'.
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Good Law Project fails to revive PPE claim after serving one day late
Legal campaign group loses appeal over late service of claim form.
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Dubai ruler’s litigation was ‘abusive’, judge rules
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum acted ‘remorselessly’ against his ex-wife, court rules.
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Don’t ‘scapegoat’ lawyers over Russia - Law Society
President responds to Times leader that called on Chancery Lane to investigate solicitors who have grown rich ‘defending the powerful’.
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Slaughter and May appoints six new London partners
Magic circle firm also appoints two new partners in Hong Kong.
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Hundreds of Knights staff rue share price slump
Over 500 employees took up option to buy shares at a price which is now more than double their current market value.
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'Taxi!': barrister leaves Supreme Court to give birth
Justices narrowly avoid having to adjourn case to help deliver a baby.
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Solicitors 'have higher hurdle to jump' to reach the bench
Judicial Appointments Commission responds to concerns over perceived 'glass ceiling', transparency and recruitment exercise.
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Media should have ET documents, appeal decides
Costs of copying documents should be ‘seen as part of the costs of preparation for the hearing’, judge says.
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Who let P&O off the legal hook? One name springs to mind
2018 amendment removed the need to notify the government of redundancies in foreign-flagged ships.
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Commercial partner apologises for judgment embargo breach
International fraud litigation specialist sent appeal result to ‘social’ WhatsApp group ‘in error’.
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Don't include personal attacks in statements, family judge urges solicitors
Parties also criticised for over-long statements and 'eleventh hour spreadsheet analysis of expenditure'.
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Non-practising solicitors set to pay £40 a year to stay on roll
Regulator cites ’legal obligation to ensure that all information… is up to date and accurate’.
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More funding for ombudsman despite failings
Oversight regulator acknowledges ‘shared frustration’ at performance but sees signs of recovery.
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President leads tributes to Gemma Lodge
Former Law Society champion was passionate about social mobility and was always willing to provide insight and guidance.
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Remote hearings continue to confuse
This is me, not my daughter, High Court judge tells virtual courtroom.
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MoJ shelves plans for further whiplash reform
No change on referral sources, credit hire agreements or rehabilition costs, according to shock announcement.
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Former MP can protect Birmingham bombings source
High Court rules in favour of Chris Mullin in police application for production order.
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Suspended solicitor denied re-entry after nine years
Former practitioner wanted to move into different area of law and said his mental health was restored.