Last 3 months headlines – Page 433
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Work begins on property logbooks to speed up conveyancing
Digital file would contain key data required to complete a residential transaction.
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Legal lothario’s lethal liaison
One hundred years ago solicitor Harold Greenwood was charged with the murder of his wife.
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Ghost courts put the frighteners on MoJ
Instead of building ‘Nightingale’ courts in hotels and cruise ships, why not reopen some actual courts?
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News focus: Family courts - a bumpy road ahead
Sir Andrew McFarlane’s framework for the family courts concedes that remote hearings will remain predominant for the foreseeable future. Normal business may – or may not – be resumed by the spring.
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Jaguar puts GC into top gear
UK’s largest automotive manufacturer announces new corporate affairs director will report to legal chief.
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Judge offers clarity on search for adverse papers
High Court sheds light on extent to which parties need to actively hunt down documents which are damaging to case.
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Ex-Baker McKenzie boss fined £55k but avoids suspension
Gary Senior has also agreed to pay £40,000 to cover prosecution costs.
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‘Volcanic’ swearing solicitor wins appeal over reducing harassment damages
Employee was previously awarded £47,000 for injury to feelings in respect of unlawful discrimination.
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FCA business interruption case reaches High Court
Financial regulator seeking to clarify legal uncertainty caused by coronavirus.
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Daughters’ psychiatric claims restored over witnessing of father’s death
Court provides clarity in clinical negligence law after 'patchwork quilt' of previous decisions.
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Junior lawyers tell SRA to delay solicitor super-exam
Junior Lawyers Division says more time is needed to make Solicitors Qualifying Examination fit for purpose.
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City solicitor cleared of contempt over ‘panicked’ app deletion
Partner tells court he had a ‘serious lapse of judgement’ but was protecting his politician wife’s reputation.
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Merseyside lawyers plan private prosecution of Cummings
Solicitors take steps to bring private prosecution of prime minister’s adviser for alleged driving offences during lockdown.
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New Association of Pandemic Lawyers launches
Forum aims to provide a ’co-ordinated response’ to the legal issues arising from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Gary Senior: Attempted kiss was serious professional misconduct
Tribunal finds allegation against ex-Baker McKenzie London managing partner proved. But the firm is cleared.
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Lawyer stays in tune with charity DJ set
DJ-turned-lawyer goes back to his decks for lockdown gig from his living room.
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Creditors owed £3.6m by closed PI firm set to end up with nothing
Funds will be raised from property sales and completed work at Seth Lovis & Co, but lenders are first in line.
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Barrister calls for greater diversity efforts after book launch row
Lincoln’s Inn asked for £3,000 to host a book launch focusing on social mobility at the bar.
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Care case proceeds despite mother’s QC shielding at home
Court of Appeal says physical absence of leading counsel does not result in an unfair hearing.
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Furloughing firms 'failing to top up salaries of lowest earners'
Human rights firms and corporate practices are among those not topping up salaries to 100%, according to legal trade union.