Last 3 months headlines – Page 438
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Judges rule housing possession moratorium includes appeals
Court of Appeal says practice direction focuses on how proceedings were initiated.
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Leaitherland departs in boardroom shakeup at DWF
'Strong and experienced leadership is essential', listed firm says as it scales back growth estimates.
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Underspend not a good reason to reassess budget, costs master rules
Judge says solicitors who have acted efficiently and kept costs down should not be subject to detailed assessment.
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Councils told to stop burdening High Court with child vaccination disputes
Court of Appeal says court's time could be better spent dealing with urgent family cases.
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Global bar condemns move to impose security law on Hong Kong
New national security legislation would undermine the region's autonomy, International Bar Association says.
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Courts 'could come under pressure' to hear complicated possession cases quickly
Solicitor says cases involving private landlords are ones where tenants need legal representation the most.
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City firms prepare to return to the office
Face masks, temperature testing and staff rotas are all on the cards.
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Slater and Gordon to close London office as remote working becomes norm
Review underway of all offices nationwide as requirement for physical space diminishes.
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Chambers in discussions to scale back offices
Bar Council warns that physical premises are key for training, support and wellbeing.
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Don’t worry about stuffy courts, says HMCTS
Nothing beyond normal workplace measures is needed to regulate ventilation in courts, says HMCTS.
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Conveyancers ask Sunak for furlough flexibility
Property groups say government will save money by helping firms deal with initial pent-up housing demand.
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Firms 'could go bust' if more jury trials don't return
Criminal defence solicitor says Crown court cases ensure firms can break even.
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Dechert hacking claim dismissed by High Court
Ruling follows allegations of firm's involvement in human rights abuses in the Middle East.
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Costs settlement offer didn’t end at the door of the court, High Court rules
Judge rejects defendant’s appeal, saying it was open to them to put a time limit on settlement offer.
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Trainee puts legal career on pause to help on health frontline
Thorrun Govind is less than a year into training contract but has gone back to pharmacy work.
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We’ll weather the Covid storm, upbeat Gateley tells investors
Listed firm 'well placed to benefit from organic and acquisitive growth opportunities as they arise'.
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Tenants could lose access to duty solicitor in eviction cases
Court proposals to resume proceedings include strongly encouraging defendants to get early legal aid help.
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Hotels and sports halls being considered as makeshift courts
Novel venues could tackle the backlog while meeting future distancing rules, lord chief justice tells MPs.
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Barristers demand cleaner magistrates’ courts
Courts still lack essentials such as hand sanitiser and cleaning products, counsel claim.
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Society postpones annual general meeting
Current office-holders will remain in post until October, Chancery Lane announces.