Last 3 months headlines – Page 423
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Miller case activist calls for crowdfunding regulation
Jolyon Maugham QC warns of 'Clear moral hazard around mis-selling litigation or over-promising on prospects.'
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Freeths cuts 80 jobs as Covid tears up growth plans
Firm’s chairman expresses 'huge regret' at decision to axe lawyers and support staff.
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'No more tolerance' for paper-based conveyancing
Land Registry chief says potential threat of another coronavirus outbreak is changing expectations.
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News focus: Steady improvement at complaints watchdog stalls
An increase in efficiency at the Legal Ombudsman was abruptly halted by Covid-19. A backlog of cases, high staff turnover and an already rejected budget herald tough times ahead.
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When Saturday comes for law
My principal Simpson refused to close on a Saturday morning. And I believe he was right.
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Don’t panic, Mr Mainwaring
With all the fuss over Nightingale courts, it’s easy to forget we have been here before.
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Hogging the limelight
Bar Council’s reaction to lord chancellor’s claim grabs people’s attention.
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MoJ reveals sites for the first wave of Nightingale courts
Locations include a cathedral, a town hall and the Ministry of Justice’s own headquarters.
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Supreme Court steps in to Hong Kong row
Beijing's new security law 'contains a number of provisions which give rise to concerns', president says.
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Judges warn of 'dysfunctional' relationship with justice watchdog
Ministry ignored 'genuine concerns' about Criminal Cases Review Commission's ability to perform its statutory functions.
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Thousands of complaints piling up as Covid crisis emerges for LeO
Cases sitting in the pre-assessment stage have increased by 1,400 since April.
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Dechert lawyers given more time to rebut kidnap allegations
Court told of ‘formidably long’ process for responding to accusations from jailed Jordanian lawyer.
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29% of legal aid barristers could leave profession next year, says Bar Council
Fee income has fallen by average of almost 60% across the bar, representative body finds.
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Judicial retirement age could rise to 75
Lord chancellor considers whether mandatory age of 70 is still appropriate in balancing expertise, diversity and independence requirements.
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International arbitrators enjoy growing caseload
Almost 870 new cases were registered with the ICC International Court of Arbitration last year.
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City giants to act as equality mentors for smaller firms
Scheme launched by SRA to offer support on how to improve equality and diversity in workplaces.
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A&O reports dip in profits
Firm says profits are flat if market uncertainty caused by Covid-19 is not taken into account.
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Police chiefs to replace disclosure consent forms
Forms were criticised by the Information Commissioner's Office and were being legally challenged.