Last 3 months headlines – Page 660
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NewsSupporting Solicitors: campaign challenges mental health stigma
New webchat service among initiatives announced at start of Mental Health Awareness Week.
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NewsNews focus: How costs-chaser James Green is making new friends
Costs chaser James Green has long been a bête noire of personal injury lawyers. But following the landmark Herbert ruling, he is in demand not only from claims management companies, but also the very firms that have reason to resent him.
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NewsCalifornia beaming
Britain’s biggest fraud trial is providing a glimpse into the future of video hearings.
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NewsThe importance of getting paid
First rule of practice: ‘Don’t leave the office without money in the client account’.
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NewsQuestions raised over future of divorce centres
Sir Andrew McFarlane says 11 centres are being ‘phased out’.
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NewsFirms warned of PI refunds after Herbert case
Solicitor James Green says a new industry may be emerging.
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NewsJustice Alliance in the dark
Campaigners will be holding a vigil in London on 16 May to ‘shine a light on justice’.
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NewsAmbridge over troubled water
Radio 4’s fictional village certainly isn’t a legal advice desert.
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NewsCourt security staff seize 473 knives in four months - at one site
Family division president says carrying a knife has become a facet of everyday life.
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NewsWitness statements set for reform
England and Wales could lose out to competition from New York, Singapore and continental Europe if jurisdiction fails to tackle excessive cost.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell axes partners as it seeks 'continued profit growth'
Firm confirms ‘small number’ of partners will be leaving.
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NewsCourt closures: new 7.30am-7.30pm travel benchmark
Ministry of Justice responds to pressure to cut court journey times.
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NewsPanel to clarify legal status of smart contracts
LawTech Delivery Panel taskforce seeks views on crypto-assets under English private law.
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NewsCouncil faces huge legal bill after nuns cleared over fraud 'conspiracy'
High Court decision in favour of Sisters of the Holy Cross appears to be the final chapter in a nine-year saga.
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NewsBuckland becomes prisons minister in justice reshuffle
Non-lawyer picks up court reform portfolio as Lucy Frazer QC is promoted to solicitor general.
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NewsInns of Court seek to re-enter Bar training market
New bar professional training course billed as a more flexible and lower cost alternative.
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Advice charity ceases trading amid financial woes
Advising Communities says it prevented 169 people from being evicted or becoming homeless in 2017/18.
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NewsGallery: Law Rocks London International Disputes Week
Three law firm bands show that lawyers know how to have a good time.
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NewsFormer solicitor jailed for historic abuse
Police chief says Stuart Eager’s crimes were 'shocking and depraved'.
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NewsDomestic abuse victims latest to test video court hearings
Justice minister says early feedback shows technology is having a positive impact on case progression.