Last 3 months headlines – Page 669
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HMCTS reveals eight proposed new court closures
Trimming of court estate is latest step in the courts modernisation programme.
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Charles Russell Speechlys signs sports boutique
Firm will offer expertise in sports law when combination finalised next week.
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Conveyancing clients unable to make email enquiry on 'brochure only' websites
Specialist regulator's report shows that personal recommendations are most common source of work.
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HMCTS promises to promote media access
Decline in court reporting 'represents a real concern', chief executive says.
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First solicitor lord chancellor welcomed to role
David Gauke becomes third justice secretery in 18 months.
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LeO urged to tackle chancers trying to negotiate lower fees
Law Society also asks for the restoration of the 'two free cases’ rule for firms under investigation.
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'Business as usual for us,' Carillion Advice Services boss declares
Director says CAS is a separate legal entity to construction giant Carillion plc.
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Radical new disclosure regime to 'spell out' lawyers' duties
New rules for Business and Property Courts will require parties to complete review document.
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Historic firm collapses but 79 jobs rescued
Bristol practice folds less than a year after cutting ties with the QualitySolicitors network for a fresh start.
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Super regulator sets the clock ticking on superexam
Legal Services Board has 28 days to consider plan for Solicitors Qualifying Examination.
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Munby warns against 'adversarial and punitive' care proceedings
Local authorities should think long and hard before removing seriously disabled children from their parents.
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Sharp rise in trainees paid less than minimum salary
Figures will deter aspiring solicitors, Law Society's Junior Lawyers Division warns.
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Poll finds law firms using 'blunt' measures to reward staff
Lock up and initiatives for improving the firm lose significance when it comes to remuneration.
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Listed firm Gordon Dadds acquires technology specialist
White & Black is second acquisition since last summer’s £20 flotation.
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Parole Board chief welcomes government JR over Worboys decision
Professor Nick Hardwick says panel considered 363-page dossier and heard evidence from four psychologists.
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VW case edging closer as claimants battle it out for lead spot
Three day hearing set for March in 55,000-claimant group action case over emissions test scandal.
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Justice minister backs litigants in person to handle PI claims
Lord Keen of Elie also suggests the increased influence of claims management companies may be ‘extremely beneficial’.
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We need to improve disclosure, CPS admits as rape trial abandoned
Defence firm Hodge Jones & Allen says vital phone data was not disclosed as evidence.
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Labour peer slams Hogan Lovells over South African 'corruption'
Lord Hain says he has made a complaint to the Solicitors Regulation Authority about the firm’s conduct.
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Co-op moves online to cater for divorces at all hours
Service will cost a fixed £600 in addition to the £550 court fee.