Last 3 months headlines – Page 633
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NewsBrexit blamed for conveyancing dip
Number of transactions falls for a second consecutive quarter.
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NewsCrumbling courts: broken lift blocks barrister from Corbyn hearing
Two disabled lawyers in same case struggle with lack of access to RCJ Bear Garden.
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NewsTwo law firms on forces-friendly employer list
Biscoes Solicitors and Harrison Clark Rickerbys recognised for long-term commitment to armed forces.
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NewsMetamorph continues buying spree with Buckinghamshire acquisition
Law firm consolidator enters the home counties where it expects to grow.
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NewsSolicitors’ fury as insurer abruptly quits PII market
Insurer intermediary Aon notifies small firms that Lloyd’s has refused to underwrite its Maven MGA facility.
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NewsSRA concern over reluctance to report criminal defence 'touts'
Regulator says documentary evidence not necessarily needed to build up a picture.
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NewsDentons appoints 'mindfulness' chief to boost wellbeing
Solicitors will be taught breathing techniques and ‘mindful movement’ in a bid to combat stress.
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NewsNew adventures beckon for senior women leaders
Christina Blacklaws and Vidisha Joshi announce big news on Twitter.
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NewsMoJ under-reporting probate delays, says Law Society committee chair
HMCTS figures suggest there are delays of four to six weeks, while solicitors claim that delays can exceed three months.
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NewsSolicitor gave court 'no adequate explanation' for wrong deadline dates
Decision to grant relief from sanction is overturned after a finding that the court did not have correct information.
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NewsAdvocacy standards back on agenda as SRA seeks views on higher rights proposals
Advocacy in serious youth court cases would be restricted to solicitors holding revised qualification.
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NewsSocial mobility boost for aspiring solicitors
Law Society seeks to remove qualification hurdles for 10 students experiencing hardship.
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NewsStudents give legal advice to fill gap in local support
Law students at the University of Bolton will open a free legal advice centre for members of the public next month.
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NewsDechert caught up in Middle East hacking claim
An airline operator claims his emails were leaked on the dark web by an emirate of the UAE.
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News34 jobs saved as Somerset firm sold in pre-pack
Broomhead & Saul 'found itself in difficulties' after a number of partners retired in quick succession.
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NewsBarrister accused of using abusive Twitter account resigns
Daniel Bennett from Doughty Street Chambers is accused of being behind an account that harassed antisemitism campaigners.
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NewsHomeless law student secures training contract
April Britton, who slept in her car during the Legal Practice Course, will begin her training contract in October.
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NewsOther side’s costs bigger? Not relevant, says judge
Court reduces costs claimed by defendant lawyers - but not because they were larger than claimant’s.
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NewsSolicitors in conflict of interest case ordered to pay £70k
Eric Christopher Evans and David Alan Whiteley admitted to selling the freehold of four sites despite having financial interests in the transaction.