Last 3 months headlines – Page 324
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'No sacred cows' in lawtech revolution, industry body says
Report cautions legal services sector against 'perpetuating an analogue status quo'.
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DWP backs down on benefit 'offer' ahead of JR hearing
Public law specialists say case highlights importance of judicial review in holding public bodies to account.
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Face masks and screens set to stay in court buildings after 19 July
Gazette understands that there will be ‘minimum’ social distancing in courts from Monday.
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Regulator fears consumers are missing out on LEI
People wrongly assume legal insurance is more restricted and expensive than it is, says LSB.
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McFarlane won't rush family court guidance for 'Freedom Day'
Family division president says need for caution will not disappear on 19 July.
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Leading firm offers lawyers part-time options and job shares
Associates at Slaughter and May have the opportunity to organise their work around school holidays.
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More newly-qualified solicitors promised salaries over £100,000
Newly-qualified solicitors at Macfarlanes and Hogan Lovells join six-figure salary club.
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40% office return on the cards for Whitehall lawyers
Government will no longer instruct people to work from home as it prepares to lift Covid restrictions.
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Top listed firm’s profits rebound – but no dividend this year
Knights reports trading upturn but there will be no dividend as shareholders share pandemic pain.
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Law Society issues Covid court warning ahead of ‘freedom day’
Many court users will have concerns about the return to normal, says professional body.
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Silent library and a fitness studio: Inside a post-pandemic HQ
London firm says it will accommodate staff working in the office two or three days a week.
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Kent court to close but HMCTS finds local alternative
Family judges had described HMCTS proposals for Chatham as unrealistic and unworkable.
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Profit jumps by 30% at Herbert Smith Freehills
City results season has got off to a flying start this year, with sharp rises in partner profits and record revenue figures.
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Tardy defendant allowed to fight £101m case ‘by skin of his teeth’
Judge critical of international firm which has billed £345,000 since October.
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City firm claiming furlough money despite $1.5m partner profits
Reed Smith claimed between £50,000 and £125,000 from December 2020 to April 2021.
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A magic circle mindset
Linklaters lawyers given £300 to spend via their 'personal wellbeing concierge'.
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High Court rules against firm over DBA with bankrupt client
Ruling said to be an important decision for how solicitors access funding arrangements.
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Banks face £1bn class action over forex rigging
Pension funds, asset managers, hedge funds and corporates are seeking to bring a group claim against five banks.
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Appeal judges back higher costs where claimant has died
Case has potential to affect thousands of others brought through the claim portal.
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Society goes Round the Island
Solicitor crew takes on one of the biggest events in the yachting calendar.