Last 3 months headlines – Page 479
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£37.50 an hour to provide emergency housing advice
Law Society tells government that the court duty scheme is not commercially viable.
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Dentons prepares for rapid Irish expansion
International firm opts to open its own Dublin office as opposed to merging with an Irish practice.
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Divorce reform swiftly returns to parliament
Family lawyers delighted to see Divorce, Separation and Dissolution Bill reintroduced 'after a series of false starts'.
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Solicitor admits advice failings over client’s £43k legacy gift
Sole practitioner admits failing to ensure client took independent legal advice.
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Magic circle firms fall out of M&A top 10 rankings
For the first time since 2013, no magic circle firm appears in the top 10 of the global M&A league table.
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Former DWF trainee banned over email leaks to third party
Haley Tansey had brought an unsuccessful employment tribunal claim last year following her dismissal.
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Investors drop class action against Burford
Litigation funder also provides update on plans to extend its listing of shares to new markets.
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Allen & Overy joins forces with Shanghai firm
The practice will be known as Allen & Overy Lang Yue (FTZ) Joint Operation Office and will operate in Shanghai’s free trade zone.
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Judge commends lawyers involved in 'harrowing' Sinaga case
Investigation 'involved hundreds of hours of viewing footage of a most unpleasant nature'.
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Holiday sickness doctor covered up marriage link to law firm
Dr Zuber Bux removed from medical profession after tribunal finds he acted dishonestly.
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All-female partner promotions at Reed Smith’s London office
Worldwide, more than half of those promoted to partner and counsel at Reed Smith this year are women.
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Happy divorce day
Peak divorce season has become as much a staple as discarded Christmas trees - but does it even exist?
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Detainees 'waiting hours' for solicitor after call centre goes down
Defence Solicitor Call Centre stopped working on New Year's Day between midnight and 4.45am.
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Directors to share £1.8m after selling up to listed law firm
National firm Knights continues to grow outside London.
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Deloitte partner to pay £125k after dismissal challenge
David Joseph was issued with a notice of retirement after an investigation into his conduct.
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Virtual firm solicitor banked client fees
Clients paid fees directly into Rajesh Brightman’s account, depriving firm of 30% cut that had been agreed.
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Dry January as juniors ban alcohol from events
Hat-making could replace champagne receptions as Junior Lawyers Division begins drive to change drinking habits.
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Veganism judgment doesn’t change employment law, expert notes
An employment tribunal rules that ethical veganism is a philosophical belief that should be protected under the Equality Act.
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Firm banks £100k fees from advice on Jamie’s Italian wash-up
Gateley drafted in to assist with lease arrangements, share transfer and sale of airport sites.
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Local government ABS pioneer posts £1.2m loss
Directors 'aware of certain material uncertainties which may [cast] doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern'.