Last 3 months headlines – Page 255
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Union plans 'mass disruption' at ombudsman over disgruntled staff
Complaints handler is in 'complete disarray' as staff attrition continues to rise, according to PCS.
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Conveyancing body calls for more upfront commonhold information
New form would cover major predicted expenditure, reserve funds, disputes, insurance and fire safety.
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Three million dead can be part of Mastercard action
Mammoth group action can include those who have died since claim issued in 2016, CAT rules.
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Struck-off solicitor sentenced to 18 months for contempt
Michael Otobo, 58, repeatedly used confidential documents in ‘hopeless’ race discrimination claims, High Court hears.
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Bot puts gender virtue-signallers on the spot
Law firms and others tweeting about International Women’s Day found their gender pay gaps exposed online.
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Freshfields leads scrambled retreat from Moscow
Magic circle firm joins Eversheds, Gowling WLG, Cleary Gottlieb, Linklaters and Norton Rose in announcing office closure.
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TikTok: claimant lawyers 'unwisely' waited until last minute
Case may continue but judge rules that a separate claim must be filed after some deadlines were not met.
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‘A colossus of criminal law’: Tributes paid to Cornwall solicitor
Special hearing was held for colleagues and friends to share memories of Mike Gregson.
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MPs sound alarm over MoJ's 'meagre ambition' to reduce court backlog
Public accounts committee unconvinced government will recruit enough judges to bring outstanding caseload down to 53,000 by 2025.
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Human rights consultation extended for disabled people
Ministry of Justice apologised last week after several disability and human rights groups complained about accessibility.
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Public law not very public, research suggests
Study finds that only 55% of judicial review judgments are posted on the free BAILII website.
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Tax silk fights off negligence claim over film schemes
Andrew Thornhill QC did not owe a duty of care and did not breach it even if he had one, High Court rules.
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Wait goes on for creditors claiming £42m from collapsed firm
Liquidators' report on former Ince practice also details how legal costs have risen from £5,000 to £340,000.
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'Sledgehammer to justice': Society condemns HRA proposals
'Reputation as a standard bearer for justice, a champion of human rights and a stable international partner is at risk.'
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Lawtech startup raises £15m to tackle money laundering risk
Client onboarding system will be developed to handle source-of-funds checks and verification of corporate clients.
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Lawyers sceptical about ‘unconscious bias’ training
Flexible working is more effective at improving diversity, IBA survey for International Women’s Day suggests.
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'Investigative' approach piloted in family courts
Government says pilots will ensure domestic abuse victims are not further traumatised by court process.
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Owner fined for dipping into client funds to pay the bills
North east firm’s manager paid back shortages from his own funds after authorising short-term transfers.
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'Open defiance and hostility' to the SRA: Khan loses intervention challenge
High Court judge says Soophia Khan appears unsuitable to carry on practice as a solicitor in any capacity.
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Ukraine Supreme Court judge joins defence forces on front line
Reports suggest that judge with background in commercial litigation has swapped court for combat.