Last 3 months headlines – Page 705
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EU Patent Court on our patch? Let's talk
Among several omissions from last week’s ‘position paper’ setting out how the government plans to resolve disputes with the EU after Brexit is any mention of the Unified Patent Court, an arm of which is now taking physical shape in London. Obiter’s suspicion is that Whitehall does not want to ...
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Court is worth the trip - shame about the coffee
Whether it’s a hotel or a restaurant, Obiter’s due diligence always includes a glance at TripAdvisor to see if the experience has prompted any stinkers of reviews. So congratulations to the Supreme Court on being awarded the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence. It tweets: We’ve been awarded the @TripAdvisor Certificate ...
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Memory lane
The Law Society Gazette, 6 September 2007 Non-lawyer partners get 2008 green light Multi-disciplinary partnerships and non-lawyer investment in law firms are set to become a reality next year under government plans for a limited early introduction of alternative business structures, the Gazette can reveal. The government says the changes ...
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City reveals 80%+ retention rates
Round-up of retention rates for trainee solicitors in major City firms.
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‘Barrister’ who conned dying woman jailed
Question marks as to whether there will be an investigation into how conman was profiled on chambers’ website.
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Election annulment 'momentous development' for rule of law
Kenya’s Supreme Court orders new presidential poll in a first for the continent of Africa.
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Divorce ruling 'leaves law in state of flux'
Court of Appeal says judge did not err when he awarded £3.5m to Karen Hart.
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Crumbling courts: 'shambolic situation' as disabled users forced to use stairs
Lift at Barkingside Magistrates' Court has been out of action for more than two months.
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Harvey brings out the best in the bar
Colleagues in the US are defying the popular stereotype of the American lawyer by mobilising to provide free help for victims of the Hurricane Harvey disaster. Working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and local legal aid offices, the American Bar Association’s young lawyers division has set up helplines ...
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Manchester firm berg to disappear after Kennedys deal
Staff at berg will move into Kennedys’ office on 1 October.
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Law Society cautiously welcomes online probate applications
Chancery Lane warns that new system must not open avenues to fraud.
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Platform alteration: government seeks views on digital case development
HM Courts & Tribunals Service to hold drop-in sessions highlighting Common Platform mechanics.
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Legal clerk jailed after stealing £300,000 from firm
Rachel Swettenham funded lavish lifestyle with client money.
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Slater and Gordon splits off UK operation
Company chair 'deeply sorry' for losses suffered by shareholders.
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Phone hacking case lawyer locked in fees battle with ex-firm
Case due to come to court later this year as both parties attempt to recover funds from the other.
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Newcastle civic leaders in talks to host civil justice
Local authority's courts lease expected to generate income to fund front line services in the city.
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£10m health boost for panel winners
Five firms win Department of Health contract to provide civil litigation arbitration and mediation in pharmaceutical industry disputes.
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Irwin Mitchell bullish after maintaining profit levels
LLP arm of the business suffered in 2016 after feeling the effects of a high-profile merger.
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Let technology do the talking for you, conveyancers told
Co-founder of conveyancing practice says solicitors have not always been proactive in communicating updates.
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Crime agency admits acting illegally in death penalty case
Phone metadata was provided to support conviction of two men over Thailand murder of British nationals.