Last 3 months headlines – Page 517
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Singapore mediation treaty attracts 46 sign-ups
Convention will give businesses greater certainty about the enforcement of mediated settlement agreements.
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Judge issues warning to solicitors providing secondary evidence
Court judgment makes clear that statements must comply with Civil Procedure Rules.
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Bonuses all round: firm hands over £1,500 to every full timer
Employees at the top 50 firm will receive the extra money following a year of financial growth.
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Burford share value plummets after stinging report from US researchers
Listed company says its cash position and access to liquidity is still strong.
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SFO issues co-operation guidance – but firms still unsure
Prosecuting authority says companies should investigate first before reporting and should certify privileged material.
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CPS crowned as best place to work by students
The Crown Prosecution Service was closely followed by Google and three magic circle firms.
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Government stance on slavery 'naïve', says solicitor
The government has refused to bolster enforcement measures against companies that fail to tackle instances of modern slavery.
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Barrister who brandished knife at police fined £500 by BSB
Jane Charlton pleaded guilty to four charges of common assault in 2016 after threatening police with a 'large kitchen knife'.
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‘Obstructive’ former trainee loses whistleblowing claim
Norfolk firm had taken on trainee solicitor in 2017 but the relationship quickly soured.
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Ince fills managing partner hot-seat
Nick Goldstone and Michael Volikas will share one of the firm’s top roles, following several partner exits.
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Written agreements could counter ‘abusive’ treatment of bar pupils
Bar Council says it has evidence of 'truly shocking' behaviour towards trainee barristers.
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Brexit-related legislation surges - but mammoth task lies ahead
Number of Brexit-related laws more than tripled in first half of 2019, legal information company reports.
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Legal cashier with criminal record banned from practice
Omer Mian was convicted of conspiracy to defraud after providing dodgy employment references.
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Old Fox’s silver lining for Liberace
Shabby silk Gilbert ‘Old Fox’ Beyfus wasn’t to be underestimated.
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Buckland plays it for laughs
Latest lord chancellor gave as good as he got as he acknowedged his predecessor’s comments.
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Worse for wear - worsted courtroom tales of woe
Anecdotes about lawyers’ attire have been gracing the letters page of The Times.
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Will Djanogly turn over a new leaf?
The Huntingdon MP has been learning about the effects of legalising cannabis.
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Top law firms show growing commitment to living wage
As cleaners at Addleshaw Goddard prepare to strike over pay, 135 legal practices have so far signed up to charity scheme.
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Singapore convention a 'game changer' for cross-border mediation
Senior minister of state for law and health says 'convention will elevate the role of mediation’.