Last 3 months headlines – Page 258
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Immigration lawyers reach out to support fleeing Ukrainians
More than 100 barristers and solicitors have signed up with Ukraine Advice Project UK.
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Tory MP names 'amoral' lawyers working for Russian clients to muzzle critics
Bob Seely alleges that City law firms ignore checks for clients they know are corrupt or involved in organised crime.
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International Court of Justice to hear Ukraine claim
Court asked to declare that Russia has no lawful basis to take action over 'purported genocide'.
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Landmark Google ruling ‘fatal’ to data claim against TikTok, court hears
Supreme Court ruling in Lloyd v Google poses ‘insuperable hurdles’ to data claim, social media platform argues.
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Costs battle becomes ratings winner
Hearing of CAM Legal Services v Belsner draws 2,300 views on the Court of Appeal’s YouTube channel.
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Russian firm shuts London office over Ukraine invasion
Ivanyan & Partners to close premises ‘following the shocking developments in Ukraine last week’, departing partner says.
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Slater and Gordon halves divorce fee ahead of 'no-fault' reform
Solicitor fears couples could attempt to finalise their divorce without obtaining legal advice.
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Companies House to have power to investigate
Registrar will become a 'much more active gatekeeper' under £83m reform programme.
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City firms prepare to drop Russian clients after Ukraine invasion
Law Society comes out in support of solicitors representing clients 'whoever they may be'.
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Solicitor claimed to be living off benefits to avoid paying debt
London practitioner told Legal Aid Agency he had no income and no bank account in his name.
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The Duke dodges dramatic lawyerly pitfalls
Matthew Goode’s portrayal of Jeremy Hutchinson QC is among the highlights of new comedy-drama.
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Press coverage of Whitehall JR submissions will focus on 'colourful language'
Ministry of Justice tells tribunal that disclosure could spell the end of government-commissioned reviews.
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Norton Rose tells lawyers: no ‘external commentary’ on Russian sanctions
Global firm says it has ‘appropriate risk management policies in place' and keeps all relationships under review.
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Economic crime bill to surface after four-year wait
Authorities to be protected from costs risks of bringing unsuccessful unexplained wealth orders.
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Boutique firm wins case against solicitor over move to competitor
Law by Design’s former director Saira Ali told Weightmans she could ‘transition’ clients worth around £250,000 a year, court hears.
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Criminal barristers balloted on action over legal aid reform
CBA members asked to choose between adopting 'no returns' policy from April or sticking with government timetable.
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CoA refuses permission to cap costs in Malawi rape case
Costs capping orders may require ‘detailed consideration of both past and future costs’, Court of Appeal suggests.
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Pressure mounts for action against 'enablers' of Russian regime
Clampdown over sanctions as fresh accusations made about City firms and money laundering.
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Students face long wait for SQE2 exams
Hundreds of students will have their qualification as solicitors delayed, the Gazette has learned.
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Truss blaming lawyers for blocking Russia sanctions, says MP
Ben Bradshaw says public have a right to know if law firms are holding up process.