Last 3 months headlines – Page 399
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New leaders drafted in to ‘revitalise’ Legal Ombudsman service
New chief ombudsman says he wants to work with lawyers to learn from client complaints.
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Solicitors to be balloted on Society Council reforms
AGM backs 12-year term limits and a changed constituency system.
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McFarlane: Family court backlogs cut but remote working 'saps morale'
Family division president says there have been more sitting days in family than ever before.
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Buckland defends ‘extraordinary’ Brexit bill
Lord chancellor insists he would challenge the government if it crossed 'unacceptable' line.
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MoJ sticking to RTA Portal start date as rules thrashed out
Civil Procedure Rule Committee discussed pre-action protocol earlier this month.
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BSB releases exam pass rates after summer IT fiasco
Technical problems meant around 25% of students could not see all the questions.
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Price transparency showing solicitors are affordable, says SRA
Consumers helped by price information but most still choose lawyer based on other factors.
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EC proposal to safeguard environment is not enough, lawyers claim
Commission proposes giving NGOs more scope to challenge EU decisions that could affect the environment.
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New justice clinic to help Windrush victims with compensation claims
Solicitors say people are intimidated by the Home Office's 18-page application form and evidence requirements.
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Junior solicitor felt ‘ambushed’ at HR meeting to talk over mistake
Practitioner denies acting dishonestly in the aftermath of a missed employment tribunal hearing.
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SEN campaigner is Gazette’s Legal Personality of the Year
First batch of 2020 Law Society Excellence Awards announced at virtual ceremony.
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Society condemns ‘special tax on legal profession’
AML levy based on income would be especially harmful to the profession, Chancery Lane warns.
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Law schools coy on SQE impact
Three quarters of university websites do not indicate that ‘super-exam’ will affect courses.
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Counsel blocked from family case over personal animosity
High Court judge backs rare step of stopping advocate from accepting further instructions.
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Insurers to fight on in PI housing costs case
Defendant lawyers say Court of Appeal ruling in Swift v Carpenter will over-compensate claimants.
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Diversity donations and Covid trim QC Appointments' reserves
Reserves should be near ‘desired level’ by end of financial year, directors report.
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Conveyancing bill would impose minimum standards
Conservative MP Marco Longhi claims solicitors are not always highlighting potential downsides to a residential purchase.
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Professional services 'overlooked' in trade talks
A bad deal could be worse than no deal for recognition of professional qualifications, peers warn.
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A substantial meal? Try pickles and beetroot to stay legal
The 1965 ruling in Timmis v Millman may help pubs weather the latest lockdowns.
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Negligence claim dismissed in 'stripy mews house' case
Charles Russell Speechlys faced £4.6m claim over its handling of a property transaction.