Last 3 months headlines – Page 259
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Police bid for journalist’s notes ‘deeply concerning’ for press freedom
Chris Mullin fighting application to force him to hand over notes of an interview with Birmingham bomb suspect.
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Two months late, it’s a no from the MoJ
It would appear that no one is writing down who the lord chancellor is meeting these days.
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MoJ exploring fresh JR reforms, tribunal hears
Government says it cannot publish Whitehall submissions to Faulks review due to ongoing policy work.
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Judge rebuked over 'improper pressure' claim
Judge Keith Raynor accused a senior judge of subjecting him to ‘improper and undue influence’ over custody time limits.
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Witness on video link tried to give evidence while driving a van
Judge says lawyers need to think carefully about how remote witnesses conduct themselves.
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Former solicitor in contempt over 'abusive and vile' messages to SDT staff
Farid El Diwany, 63, mounted a ‘campaign of harassment’ against SDT staff after he was struck off in 2019, High Court hears.
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'Almost unendurable': rape case delayed 21 times
Inspectors say cases should not be listed on the basis that they may be adjourned again.
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Dechert and ex-partner face joint trial over hacking and abduction claims
International firm and former head of white-collar crime Neil Gerrard face new claims.
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New rules to tackle offshore crypto crime
Blockchain technology 'will become ubiquitous', says master of the rolls.
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Stamping out rookie mistakes
The first time I was reported to the Law Society by another firm came a day or so after I qualified.
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News focus: No-fault divorce looms but closure of online portal blindsides solicitors
A long-awaited era of no-fault divorce is dogged by uncertainty pending the ‘shambolic’ closure of the online portal. So with only weeks to go before the law changes, what are solicitors telling clients?
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News focus: Lords verdict -JR reform is out of order
Far from putting ‘remedial tools into the judicial toolbox’, the Judicial Review and Courts Bill is under attack from peers for ‘tilting the playing field’ against those seeking to hold public authorities to account.
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News focus: Legal ombudsman - a rebalancing act
The legal ombudsman insists proposed reforms allowing for cases to be disposed of pre-investigation and for a one-year time limit on complaints are the best routes to long-term sustainability.
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Solicitor’s long career ended after asking client for £100 payment
Solicitor phoned client asking him to pretend payment was a gift.
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Struck-off solicitor mounted ‘campaign of harassment’ against SDT chief, court hears
Farid El Diwany, 63, breached harassment injunction 19 times in 11 days, tribunal tells High Court.
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Rebuked solicitor did not realise he was breaching signature rule
Client in motor claim had signed to approve initial statement but not amended document.
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Mishcon to help refugee lawyers requalify as solicitors
London firm announces partnership with SQE training provider.
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Firm 'happy to ignore' costs budget to leave client with shortfall
Costs judge lambasts claimant specialist Irwin Mitchell after budget is exceeded by 'wide margin'.