Last 3 months headlines – Page 474
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Solicitors created ‘contractual quagmire’ through complex CFAs, rules court
Deputy master finds funding agreement was in breach of indemnity principle and thus unenforceable.
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South West court delays sign of ‘national crisis’
A report by the leader of the Western Circuit reveals a ‘chaotic situation on the ground’ as delays increase.
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Dechert partner questioned in High Court over role in Gulf dispute
Neil Gerrard, acting for a Middle Eastern investment fund, allegedly told a businessman that he would become ‘collateral damage’.
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Congratulations and commiserations all under one roof
Irwin Mitchell’s Manchester office could have a difficult balancing act coming up.
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Lord Hodge named as deputy to Supreme Court president
Two male Scots will lead UK's highest court as commission ponders its role.
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CPS asks for local support to improve disclosure
Chief crown prosecutors told to set up forums that must include defence solicitors.
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Solicitors rank top in biggest ever survey of legal needs
YouGov canvassed nearly 30,000 people in survey commissioned by Law Society and Legal Services Board.
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News focus: How solicitors can help raise the bar
Amanda Pinto QC, the new chair of the Bar Council, believes solicitors have a big role to play in increasing opportunities for female barristers.
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Legal needs: 'Break down barriers' to access, urges watchdog
Legal Services Board hails publication of the biggest ever legal needs survey in England and Wales.
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Queen of crime does a runner
The lawyers of New York receiver Marm Mandelbaum weren’t baffled by their client’s disappearance in 1884 - they orchestrated it.
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Continuing competence back on agenda
The Legal Services Board is seeking evidence on how regulators should maintain professional standards.
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Senior partner bags £1m for lock-in deal extension
Negotiations revealed as part of Rosenblatt's trading update to market.
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City firms ‘gaslight’ disabled lawyers, says former magic circle partner
Former head of fraud at Allen & Overy, who is profoundly deaf, says firms need to have ‘the simple grace to let [disabled] people do their job’.
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CMS re-elects Penelope Warne for second term as senior partner
Penelope Warne became the firm’s first female chair and senior partner in 2014.
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Forget about a separate Welsh jurisdiction, says justice minister
Government states it has no plans to adopt devolution recommendations of Thomas report.
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Civil liberties groups condemn facial recognition rollout
Liberty, which is challenging South Wales Police, says Metropolitan Police's decision is a sinister step.
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‘Breakdown in relationship’ behind firm holding company's administration
Administrators of Carbon Law’s parent say sufficient property is available to distribute to creditors.
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Rhythm is a dancer for protesting lawyers in France
Lawyers in France have come up with a novel way to demonstrate their anger over government reforms.