Last 3 months headlines – Page 494
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Reed Smith converts to ABS in first for US firm
Reed Smith is the first US-based practice to receive an alternative business structure licence for its UK arm.
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News focus: Compliance officer conference highlights regulatory burden
The Solicitors Regulation Authority briefs law firms’ compliance officers about how to comply with the latest regulations on topics ranging from cybercrime to sexual harassment.
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Lord chancellors are a go-going
House of Commons bids farewell to two noticeable holders of the office.
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A most civilised tribunal
Tea and biscuits and a view of Gray’s Inn Square greet arrivals at the bar’s tribunal suite.
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Who says compliance conferences aren’t fun?
Entertainment was found in the plenary session on ethics at the SRA’s annual COLP and COFA conference.
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A tale of two squirrels
How should we react to the suggestion that the dying breed of grey squirrels (‘lay justices’) should be given a transplant by the creation of a sub-breed (‘paid lay justice’)?
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Domestic abuse legislation to fall due to election
Bills that fail to achieve royal assent by the time parliament is dissolved on Wednesday will not progress.
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Pro Bono Week celebrates lawyer volunteers
For the first time events are taking place in Scotland and Northern Ireland as well as England and Wales.
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'Fair and affordable' fees announced for prosecution advocates
CPS says revised rates address concerns such as remuneration for unused material.
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HMCTS makes breastfeeding commitments
Guidance issued after barrister was reportedly told she had to pay £150 for a private room to express milk.
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Barrister who misled head of chambers during investigation suspended
Satvir Aujla-Sahota was found to have engaged in conduct which was dishonest.
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Claimants in truck cartel case get funding go-ahead
Competition Appeal Tribunal rules that the Road Haulage Association and UK Trucks Claims can pursue claims.
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Liberty heads to Court of Appeal over facial recognition technology ruling
Solicitor for Ed Bridges, who challenged South Wales Police, says an application has been submitted.
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MPs demand immediate moratorium on court closures
Justice committee says enhancing access to justice appears to be ancillary to the government's £1bn reform programme.
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Judicial retirement age rise being 'positively considered'
Half of magistrates are due to reach retirement age in the next 10 years.
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Solicitor ‘super-exam’ may be too difficult, magic circle training chief warns
A high fail rate would seriously interfere with how City firms recruit graduates, a training specialist argues.
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Tribunal proceedings to be digitally recorded 'by 2020'
President's annual report sets out plans for new ways of working.
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SRA chief: No let-up in prosecutions for sexual misconduct
Paul Philip says prosecutions could continue even if criminal charges have not been brought.
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SRA plots transparency sweep as hundreds of firms flout new rules
Just 25% of practices have been found to comply with rules around publication of price and service.
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Stop changing handbook, bar body tells regulator
Bar Council says changes could cause ‘avoidable confusion and disruption’ to the profession.