Last 3 months headlines – Page 696
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Litigation funder eyes Asian market with $150m investment
Australia-based company to fund litigation in Asia, Australia, Canada and Europe.
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Conservatives: Scepticism over plea for no-fault divorce
Packed fringe meeting hears strong opinions on both sides of the argument.
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Ancient role of Inns of Court under threat from regulator
Bar Standards Board says it is seeking views on whether inns’ training responsibilities remain appropriate.
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Conservatives: Raab stands by court fees after tribunal humiliation
Justice minister insists Supreme Court backed the fees in principle, despite misgivings about employment tribunal charges.
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Judge criticises 'deeply disturbing' practices at defunct Asons
Controversial Bolton firm acted in case in which key documents were found to be forged.
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Ex-Gateley partners split £10m after offloading shares in pioneering listed firm
Two senior executives at the UK’s first standalone law firm to float on the stock market have each banked nearly £500,000 from selling shares in the business. Michael Ward and Peter Davies, chief executive and chief operating officer of Gateley plc, have each offloaded 328,900 shares at £1.50 apiece, netting ...
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Blackstone's v Archbold war breaks out again
Criminal Bar Association to ask for members' feedback before deciding on future action.
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GCs 'overestimating their own abilities', study suggests
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Lawyers? Small businesses still prefer advice from accountants
Federation of small businesses tells Conservative Party conference legal services market is broken.
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Tory plan to sideline solicitors could stretch new housing court to 'breaking point'
'Streamlining' procedure could ’reduce dependence on legal representation’, communities secretary tells party conference.
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Empower prisoners to use the law, reform charity urges
Howard League for Penal Reform says throwing money at the problem is not enough.
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Conservatives: MPs join chorus for legal aid reform
Solicitor general makes case for ’sensible investment in early advice’.
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Conservatives: UK must reject ECJ jurisdiction during transition
Former justice minister tells party conference the issue will be used by EU officials as a bargaining chip.
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IP 'threats' law enters into force
Law aims to make it easier for advisers and IP owners to allege infringement.
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Top QCs set to escape price publishing regime
Bar regulator’s proposals go further than those of competition watchdog.
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SRA makes its presence felt at Tory party conference
Modest turnout for regulator's views on meritocracy (and maybe a drink).
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Lord chancellor welcomes lord chief with a dash of Kipling
Welcoming speech stresses ancient rights ‘unnoticed as the breath we draw’.
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Price transparency proposals 'encouraging' says super regulator
Regulators’ action plans provide ‘sufficient starting point’ for transparency reforms.
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Allen & Overy NQ pay tops £80,000
Magic circle firm confirms increases for trainees and newly qualifieds.