Last 3 months headlines – Page 327
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Buckland receives mass petition opposing protest bill
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill continues its passage through parliament today.
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Courts hit by new wave of climate change litigation
Over 1,000 climate change cases have been brought globally since 2015, says litigation report.
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Client satisfaction hits all-time high - despite lockdown
Nine out of 10 consumers of legal services are content with the outcome of their matter, according to a key industry bellwether. But the consumer watchdog is still disappointed most rely on ‘gut feeling’ to choose their lawyer.
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Good Law Project's PPE claim fails after service blunder
Judge says court cannot grant extension of time following ‘careless mistake’ in latest challenge to government.
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City kicks off results season with spike in partner profits
Profit per equity partner has risen by 16% at Pinsent Masons in spite of pandemic pressures.
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Something for nothing
Retired partner and district judge Stephen Gold remembers his time as an articled clerk.
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News focus: Lawyers zero in on climate change
The countdown to the UN Climate Change Conference has added impetus to the government’s environmental priorities. In-house and private practice lawyers are coming on board with a raft of initiatives.
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MoJ announces extra £2m for legal advice
Money will be invested in Community Justice Fund to support people badly affected by the pandemic.
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£3,000 a week: NQ pay rivals London mayor's salary
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has boosted the salaries of new associates by over £10,000.
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'200 emails a day': conveyancers reveal 'relentless' deadline pressure
Home buyers and sellers rushed to take advantage of tax holiday before first stage of concession ended this week.
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Don’t pile on competence checks, warns SRA
Solicitors are 'overwhelmingly' completing training and firms are closely monitoring employees, says regulator.
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CILEX gets green light for ‘cheaper’ route into law
The CILEX Professional Qualification claims to be ‘substantially more affordable’ than the SQE.
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'Crying in court': Bar Council urges action on judicial bullying
Around half of reports on the bar's ‘Talk to Spot’ app relate to the behaviour of judges.
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Human Rights Act 'constraining' police powers
Independent review told court rulings have substantially increased officers' workload.
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Bar regulator under fire for prioritising interests of barristers
Bar Standards Board is accused of failing in its duty to improve access to justice in highly critical review.
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South east firm ready for north west expansion after new acquisition
Taylor Rose MW has now grown to a £70m practice with 1,000 staff.
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Clerk banned after taking secret phone recordings in court
Former legal clerk was given a suspended prison sentence last year.