Last 3 months headlines – Page 428
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Litigation funder backs law firm and consultancy’s Covid-19 ‘one-stop shop’
Augusta will fund, HFW will litigate and KPMG trace assets in pandemic-related dispute offering.
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Extended court hours to tackle backlog
Ministry of Justice publishes coronavirus recovery plan as work continues to reopen all courts.
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Judge rebukes lawyers arguing through witness evidence
Scathing criticism of ‘substantially unsatisfactory’ witness statements submitted in tax fraud trial.
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'Most diligent of public servants': senior Whitehall lawyer dies
Stephen Amos was director of litigation at the Government Legal Department.
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Divorce ruling gives 'untrammelled licence' to go forum shopping
Supreme Court, by a majority, dismisses appeal brought by aristocrat in relation to maintenance.
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‘Slapdash’ Dechert partner misled the court but was not dishonest
A partner at international firm Dechert has changed evidence he gave to the High Court earlier this year after being accused of perjury by a Jordanian lawyer, who alleges he was tortured by the solicitor. Neil Gerrard, global co-head of white collar crime at Dechert, gave evidence to the High ...
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Bar body condemns Hong Kong security law
‘This is a sad and deeply worrying time’, International Bar Association statement concludes.
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Rental e-scooters to hit the roads on Saturday
A year-long trial will see rental scooters legalised for use on roads, cycle lanes and tracks.
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SIF extended: Claims lifeline for closed firms given one-year reprieve
SRA bows to pressure to extend the Solicitors Indemnity Fund.
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Johnson pledges £142m to improve 100 courts
Prime minister announces the cash as part of recovery plan billed 'a new deal for Britain'.
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Behold clients bearing gifts for their lawyer
What connects flavoured condoms, a freshly slaughtered lamb and a pair of Jimmy Choos?
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BAME and junior lawyers unite over jury trials
Practitioner groups say they will vehemently oppose any proposal to change the system.
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New regime at DWF closes two international offices
Around 60 jobs have been axed following strategic review at stock exchange listed firm.
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Law schools to reopen campuses - with thermographic cameras
Universities draw up plans for temperature testing, plastic screens and one-way systems.
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Lawtech will play vital role in pandemic recovery says Law Society
Chancery Lane announces ‘Return, Restart and Recovery’ campaign to promote the profession’s role.
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Baker McKenzie announces bumper promotion round
International firm elects 85 new partners despite coronavirus concerns.
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‘We’ll deal with it again’ - Leicester law firms braced for second lockdown
City set to effectively close again, with workers and residents told to avoid all non-essential travel.
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Demob happy? MoJ chief recounts financial mess of Grayling era
Current budget will 'broadly speaking keep the lights on’, Sir Richard Heaton tells MPs.
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CPS praised for early coronavirus response
Support for staff included equipment packages, travel and parking costs, and hand sanitiser and wipes.
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Brussels firm taps into post-Brexit market with London opening
Van Bael & Bellis will focus on international trade and customs law, UK and EU competition law, and public international law.