Last 3 months headlines – Page 648
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'Direct action' over cuts starts on Sunday, barristers announce
Around 90% of survey respondents voted in favour of boycotts, Criminal Bar Association reveals.
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Keen lets out the A-word
Advocate general and Ministry of Justice spokesman earns a new title in the Lords.
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Treasury committee launches economic crime probe
London’s property market is becoming a ‘destination of choice’ for corruption and money laundering, an influential committee of MPs said today as it launched an inquiry into economic crime. The probe, by the Commons Treasury Committee, will have two strands: anti-money laundering and the sanctions regime; and consumers and economic ...
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A&O partner defends firm's role in Weinstein gagging order
MPs take evidence on sexual harassment in the workplace.
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Gender pay: silver circle firm releases new figures including partners
Travers Smith says ‘full disclosure was appropriate’ as revised figures send pay gap soaring.
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Leeds firm 'biggest outside London' after single site move
Walker Morris will move 500 employees under one roof next year.
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Costs challenge: judge blocks historic files disclosure
Latest judgment in which judges have grappled with the issue of clients arguing they have been overcharged.
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Gauke: I was right not to challenge Worboys release decision
Embattled justice secretary says rapist's victims succeeded in the High Court in a 'different argument'.
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Mammoth VW case gets off to slow start
Three law firms are fighting car maker on behalf of more than 50,000 claimants.
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'I will not pass the buck': Parole Board chair quits after Worboys decision quashed
High Court says rule prohibiting information about proceedings being made public is unlawful.
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Gender pay gap: Dentons and HFW provide limited partner information
Firms say they are committed to increasing representation of women in partnership.
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Courts issued with terrorism guidance in sentencing first
Sentencing Council says it made several changes following a public consultation.
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Homes, pets and an Aldi: ultimate fate of court buildings revealed
Justice minister reveals details as campaigners enter last week to oppose latest proposed sell-offs.
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Super-exam gets provisional green light as LSB defies opposition
Oversight regulator says SRA will have to make further applications to introduce new route to qualification.
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Lawyers united: solicitors pledge to back bar's action
Profession unites to unveil Charter for Justice, with calls for ‘no backdoor deals’.
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Tougher sentences for arsonists who shut down schools and stations
Sentencing Council says draft guidelines will ensure consistency of 'extremely varied' offences.
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Gender pay gap: Clifford Chance breaks ranks on partners
Magic circle firm bucks trend of counterparts, says it is ‘doing the right thing’.