Last 3 months headlines – Page 398
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Year of the dragon
Wales proved during the pandemic that it was perfectly capable of doing things on its own, says Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd.
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Online literary festival has a happy ending
Thanks to North Yorkshire firm Raworths, Harrogate’s annual literature festival is going ahead online and free of charge.
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Guideline hourly rates under fresh scrutiny as lawyers claim higher costs
The validity of 10-year-old guideline hourly rates is coming under fresh scrutiny, with costs lawyers regularly arguing against them and even a costs master admitting they are ‘barely even a starting point’ for City firms.
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Court services offer ‘safe space’ for litigants
Two court-based services that provide free advice are working together to provide a ‘safe space’ for litigants in person during the pandemic.
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Covid shock closing tech generation gap
Belief that artificial intelligence will play a crucial role in future legal services is now overwhelming – even among lawyers in the 55-64 age bracket, according to research published today.
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City firms repay furlough cash, but more job cuts loom
City firms are beginning to pay back the money they received under the government’s job retention scheme in the light of stronger financial performance than forecast.
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In focus: Making the most of HMCTS data
In the landmark report Digital Justice, HMCTS was urged to improve the collection and sharing of data to enhance access to justice. But progress is ‘disappointingly slow’
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Claims handler banned after doctoring liability email
Employee told solicitors firm that liability had been admitted and altered email to confirm so.
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Second torture claim filed against international firm
232wDechert denies involvement in human rights violations in the Middle East.
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Judicial review probe extends deadline to submit evidence
Lawyers have an extra week to submit evidence to Independent Review of Administrative Law panel.
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SRA considers bid to apply for charitable status
Regulator wants its ‘own legal personality’ and to take advantage of tax benefits.
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Lords savage government for violating international law
Government has failed to provide satisfactory justification for violations, says Lords Constitution Committee in damning report.
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Mother loses Supreme Court appeal against faith-based charity
Court considered the application of anti-discrimination law to Orthodox Jewish housing charity.
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Top gongs for solicitors in virtual awards ceremony
Law Society celebrates 26 solicitors and firms in ceremony held over three nights.
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City solicitor drops unfair dismissal claim against former firm
Lawyer brought proceedings against Ince Gordon Dadds and others.
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KPMG creates 'transformation service' for in-house lawyers
'Urgent need’ to automate legal operations in the wake of pandemic, says accountancy giant.
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Appeal courts to have 'final say' post-Brexit transition
Government decides to grant highest appeal courts the power to depart from retained EU case law.
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Shoosmiths announces redundancy consultation
Over 50 support staff could lose their jobs, warns national firm.
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‘Brain fade’ junior solicitor found dishonest - but spared strike-off
Recently qualified practitioner suspended after tribunal accepted exceptional circumstances contributed to her conduct.
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Barrister who assaulted hotel worker with hockey stick suspended
Felix Joel Evans has now qualified as a solicitor.