Last 3 months headlines – Page 549
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Lord Hain cleared over link to firm in Philip Green litigation
Hain told parliamentary commissioner: ‘I am not a surrogate lawyer and I was not acting as one.’
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Solicitor-general wants pro bono to seek 'new audiences'
Robert Buckland QC MP also announces that this year's week-long celebration will take place between 4-8 November.
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Hong Kong lawyers at risk of 'rendition' to China, Law Society warns
Amendments to the law could see suspects extradited to mainland China.
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Discriminatory practice can explain lack of diverse judges - Lammy
Labour MP says BAME lawyers are becoming increasingly invisible to those in charge of recruitment.
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Creditors left penniless after costs firm fails for second time
Administrator’s report outlines background to demise of Just Costs.
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Co-op reports profit and revenue surge for legal business
Growth has followed acquisition of Simply Probate last April.
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It's official: government ends divorce 'blame game'
Justice secretary David Gauke says he has listened to the overwhelming calls for reform.
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Lawyers are second most stressed professionals, research claims
Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester are the most stressed cities.
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Websites in contempt of court could face UK ban
White paper proposes new body to control 'online harm' - with powers to block foreign websites.
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Eight women in 34-strong A&O partner promotion round
Magic circle firm promotes 14 in the City and 34 globally.
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Lower standard of proof for errant solicitors, SDT confirms
Body makes decision after consultation last year - and denies this makes it easier to find solicitors guilty.
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Lawyers won't be asked to breach privilege over late guilty pleas - HMCTS
HM Courts & Tribunals Service wants to reduce the number of cracked trials in Thames Valley.
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News focus: Go compare, conveyancers
HM Land Registry has published a mammoth set of data on requests for further information. Are firms with a high requisition rate ready to learn lessons from the exercise?
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Sexist droids at Legal Aid Agency
’Dear Sirs’ is still the ‘default salutation’ for the LAA’s computers.
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Old Street’s new look
Old Street Magistrates’ Court has been transformed into a hotel, complete with working lifts.
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Devil’s in the detail for Howe
19th century English convict-turned-criminal lawyer William F. Howe had an eye for damning detail in his cases.
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One in 15 junior lawyers has had suicidal thoughts, research shows
Law Society Council member Kayleigh Leonie says ’more considered action’ needs to be taken to support lawyer wellbeing.
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Solicitor fined £45k for putting son's interests over other clients
Leaseholder clients did not see report that would have made them aware of cost of purchasing freehold.
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Clooney appointed media freedom envoy
High profile rights barrister adds another string to her bow.
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HMCTS reforms 'focus too much on court closures'
Widespread concerns revealed in evidence to House of Commons justice select committee inquiry.