Last 3 months headlines – Page 772
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In-house accountability regime ‘will create climate of fear’
Association of Corporate Counsel says overseas lawyers may be reluctant to consult with UK colleagues.
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Agile working grows as 800 lawyers join rush to ditch their desk
Research shows number of lawyers working for new breed of firms is increasing.
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Leigh Day demands answers after lawyer arrest in Zambia
Firm says senior solicitor was detained without food or water for four hours.
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Number of solicitors taking silk highest ever
Six solicitor-advocates have been appointed Queen’s Counsel in this year’s selection round, of 13 who applied.
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KWM trainees face axe as depth of money woes becomes clearer
Trainees’ contracts with European arm of international firm will be cancelled tomorrow.
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Minister shows no sign of budging over PI reforms
Debate also suggests confusion over extent of the consultation for reforming the sector.
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Compliance fears over measures to tackle ‘ghost’ solicitors
Criminal legal aid solicitors warned of new contractual requirements ahead of duty rota deadline.
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Jackson hears from claimants over fixed costs
Meetings with claimants and defendants open review of fixed recoverable costs.
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Claim form served late but dismissal application rejected
Claimant firm had attempted to deliver form in person on afternoon of service deadline.
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Judge refuses to allow amendments filed a year after request
Court says it would have refused proposed changes even if they had a realistic prospect of success.
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City solicitors slam latest super-exam proposals
City of London Law Society says revised proposals will put consumers at risk and damage profession's reputation.
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Gig economy needs new employment laws – Law Society
In disputes about employment status, default position should be 'employed', Chancery Lane proposes.
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Trainee solicitors underpaid and overworked, research finds
More than one-third being paid below recommended minimum salary.
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CPS staff ‘working hard to keep sinking ship afloat’
MPs will discuss concerns about funding of the Crown Prosecution Service in a debate tabled by former shadow attorney general Karl Turner.
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Legal Ombudsman divorced from reality
Complaints-handler joins the Divorce Day clamour. But might we make a suggestion?
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Justice should be higher up Brexit agenda, MPs told
Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association and Criminal Bar Association give evidence to justice select committee.
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KWM staff not being paid as administration looms
Firm files notice to appoint administrators for the second time.
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Outgoing Law Society CEO to head York FE college
Catherine Dixon is moving north to become chief executive of Askham Bryan agricultural college in York.
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Abuse inquiry names new lead counsel
Criminal barrister Brian Altman QC will succeed Ben Emmerson QC.
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Super-exam could harm trust in legal profession, warns South London society
Response to SRA consultation says SQE test will amount to 'less than required at present' to become a solicitor.