Last 3 months headlines – Page 508
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News focus: Why comparison sites can't seem to crack the legal sector
Competition watchdogs have bemoaned the dearth of comparison sites in the law. But is there a real appetite for ‘shopping’ among law firms and clients wedded to traditional consumer habits?
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Former Akin Gump partner charged over expenses claims
Igor Krivoshekov resigned following an internal investigation, firm says.
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Johnson pledges to reintroduce domestic abuse legislation
Prime minister says he is committed to tackling the 'horrific' crime after criticism for not carrying over bill.
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Litigation funder secures £92m investment in boost to sector
Augusta managing director says new funding is ‘strong endorsement’ of the industry.
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Regional law firms doing better than City - survey
Two-thirds of firms increased PEP in the last financial year.
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Look for signs your clients are slaves, solicitors told
Lawyers must spot where clients are slaves.
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Court closures to continue as £1bn upgrade lags
HMCTS has earmarked 77 unnamed courts and tribunals for closure in the coming years.
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Veteran solicitor overpaid client as compliance pressure mounted
Bristol lawyer agrees to remove himself from the roll after admitting problems with running his firm.
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Coalition prepares to sue DPP over rape prosecution numbers
Max Hill QC says he understands concerns following publication of latest Violence against Women and Girls report.
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‘Must-read’ practice guidance for solicitors going it alone
Solicitors can work as freelancers or in unauthorised businesses from 25 November following a radical overhaul of regulation.
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Parliament prorogation halts probate fees hike
Law Society says it will campaign against any attempt to reintroduce the 'tax on grief'.
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Lawyer in the news: Elaine Motion on Scotland’s prorogation ruling
Chairman of Balfour+Manson, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.
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Campaigners hit £200k fundraising target to defend prorogation judgment
Boris Johnson is appealing decision of Scotland's highest court that his advice to the Queen was unlawful.
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Linklaters drops trainee application form for online skills test
Magic circle firm wants to focus more on candidates' thought process.
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Downing Street revives 'Enemies of the People’ row
Number 10 briefing in wake of prorogation judgment evoked Mail’s infamous headline - prompting a swift response from the lord chancellor.
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Tribunal fines solicitor found in contempt over breached court order
Mohammed Younis said he acted out of a promise made to his father.
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Solicitors 'paying lip service' to business skills, say researchers
Latest bellwether report suggests solicitors are too comfortable in their role as problem-solver.
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New justice minister backs £10k small claims limit
Croydon South MP has been an outspoken critic of the personal injury sector for several years.
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Scottish judges rule prorogation unlawful
Blow for Boris Johnson afer a separate challenge in England and Wales was dismissed.
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Top Liverpool solicitor reaches career half-century
Law firm director represented Winnie Johnson, mother of Moors Murder victim Keith Bennett.