Last 3 months headlines – Page 626
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FDAC unit closure threatens future of problem-solving courts
Family Division president Sir James Munby hits out at government's 'failure of imagination and commitment', urging the justice secretary to visit a specialist court.
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'Wafer-thin' courts bill testing the waters for more cuts - Chakrabarti
Minister says bill will allow ‘suitably qualified and experienced’ staff to handle straightforward matters.
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Staff jobs saved as London firm goes into administration
Rollingsons Solicitors transfers its client files to a national firm.
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Freshfields and Slaughters give way on pay gap
Firms were told by MPs to release full data for gender pay gap including partners as well as employees.
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Solicitor Rosie closes her Love Island argument on Adam
The good news is she’s still in it. The bad news is she’s suffered heartbreak.
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Hogan Lovells says more than 50 roles have gone from London
International firm consulted last year on moving posts to ‘lower cost’ alternatives.
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Court rules CFA scope not limited to named defendant
Judge says agreement should be put in context and was consistent with being ‘descriptive rather than presciptive’.
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Communications 'explosion' hampering disclosure
Sir Peter Gross says in one case police spent 630 hours reviewing data from three mobile phones.
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Benefits of reduced PII cover 'illusory', says City group
Representative group joins chorus of opposition to SRA plans to reduce minimum indemnity insurance cover.
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Spending block raises spectre of £171m courts funding gap
Government under pressure to deliver funding for courts upgrade - but under more pressure for NHS.
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Fieldfisher rebuts speculation about likely flotation
Reports suggested firm was 'poised' to make IPO announcement, but international firm dismisses this.
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US firms continue to ramp up pay
Host of firms now paying £143,000 - the equivalent of $190,000 - to UK lawyers.
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Detained Iranian lawyer charged with 'collusion with client'
Nasrin Sotoudeh represented women facing jail sentences for protesting against mandatory headscarf law.
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Britain can lead lawtech revolution, says minister
Law Society backs latest initiative to nurture technology start-up businesses.
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Asons liquidators take legal advice over SRA's £100k intervention deal
Insolvency handlers want greater access to funds that will plug creditors’ £25m black hole.
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Taylor Wessing partners enjoy 20% profit boost
Firm’s UK arm posts strong profits in ‘best year yet’.
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Cash for crash scam run out of single garage nets 158 prosecutions
Investigators conclude years of enquiries into suspect accidents behind claims.
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General sentencing guidance captures 'rarely seen' offences
Sentencing Council says latest guideline will help magistrates unable to refer to Court of Appeal judgments.
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Records disclosure challenge reaches the Supreme Court
Human rights organisation Liberty says its client has been unable to move forward with her life due to minor offences committed in 1999.
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Give us your hard figures, LASPO review team urges
Ministry of Justice says it receives 'largely anecdotal' evidence about impact of legal aid cuts.