Last 3 months headlines – Page 799
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SRA to renew battle over central legal examination plans
Second consultation due out, explaining detail of controversial proposal.
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Ex-Kaim Todner directors fined for not disclosing money problems 'promptly'
Firm entered into company voluntary arrangement with creditors in 2013.
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Solicitor who fleeced elderly clients jailed for four years
Giles Scott, 63, was a ‘pillar of the local community’ in Stearsby, North Yorkshire.
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New alarm over role of McKenzie advisers
Paid McKenzie friend and his accomplice both guilty of perverting the course of justice.
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News focus: Labour’s charm offensive
Abolishing employment tribunal fees and beefing up the legal aid budget were among the shadow justice secretary’s pledges at last week’s party conference.
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You’re not even hired
No lawyers on The Apprentice. This time Lord Sugar has chosen from an array of shiny-suited sales managers, IT consultants and hair salon owners.
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MoJ ‘spending millions’ to cope with LiPs
Statistics published this week showed unrepresented parties reaching record levels at the family courts.
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IPO hints at extension of design infringement laws
IP crime report says reported instances of infringement have fallen.
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PwC integrates legal arm with UK business to launch MDP
SRA hails disruptive potential of accountancy giant’s initiative, which will ‘convenience’ clients rather than ‘convenience the professions’.
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Dos and don’ts from the judges themselves
Judges reel off their pet hates to an audience of solicitors.
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Witness statements ‘more concerned with the weather’ – DJ
District judge spells out biggest improvement solicitors can make in litigation.
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Former Parabis trainee lied to clients about struck-out claims
Jack Patrick Walker told it would be undesirable for him to be involved in a legal practice.
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CMS, Nabarro and Olswang confirm ‘combination’ talks
Trio’s leadership teams say combination would create ‘differentiated, modern’ firm underpinned by 250-year City heritage.
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IT success stories show online court can work – Briggs
Lord Justice Briggs says recent examples of IT in the courts – the Crown court digital case system and Rolls Building e-filing – show what can be achieved.
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Mexico investors bypass London, lawyers warned
The City is failing to capitalise on strong investor interest in Mexico, with New York remaining the dominant securities market for inward investment, London conference told.
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LSB softens ‘prescriptive’ diversity approach
Consultation paper says some regulators have moved past 2011 guidance.
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Legal aid safety net applications soar
Legal Aid Agency granted just over half of the 424 applications for exceptional case funding received between April and June.