Last 3 months headlines – Page 825
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MoJ seeks views on domestic violence legal aid
Law Society and charity Rights of Women urge firms to complete survey, which closes on 1 July.
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Michael Gove accepts ‘breaking point’ report on criminal justice
Justice secretary says a damning report by the public accounts committee was a ‘welcome wake-up call’.
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Brexit: law firm comes off fence for Remain
IP outfit one of first to declare a position ahead of next week’s referendum.
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Fees at second-tier firms move ahead as dynamics shift, says Deloitte
Quarterly Deloitte survey shows income per fee-earner reaching £260,000 at firms ranked from 26-50.
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Defendants must be allowed legal advice before early guilty pleas, MPs say
Justice select committee highlights concerns about unrepresented defendants.
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Lords question creating new criminal offences ‘by regulation’
Constitution committee says Children and Social Work Bill continues a worrying trend.
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Crown court to hear Guise charges
Not guilty plea from former chair of the Commercial Litigation Association.
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A&O partners with big four accountant to target major banks
Joint venture will automate document drafting to help banks cope with new regulations.
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Legal Ombudsman names all firms subject to complaint decisions
List published of investigations and remedies for all 1,673 firms and lawyers investigated last year.
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Law firm sorry for gloating tweets on win over parents
Practice vows to take ‘full and appropriate action’ after a picture of a yawning kitten appeared on its feed.
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City lawyer honoured for services to music
Ian Rosenblatt receives OBE for supporting recitals – and a local music shop.
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Conveyancers urge ministers not to repeat HIPs fiasco
The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills will publish a ‘call for evidence’ later this year, it was confirmed last week at a Westminster Hall debate.
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City giants compete on junior lawyer pay as US firms follow suit
Leading US firms have rushed to match pay increases at New York giant Cravath, Swaine & Moore.
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Main event in BHS probe
Former owner Sir Philip Green set to appear before MPs, after a colourful hearing last week featuring Dominic Chappell.
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It’s all kicking off in the office
In Wales, the novelty of chasing a spherical ball for once will ensure fans are reluctant to miss a moment.
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Public access barrister disbarred for second time
Original ruling was overturned last year after an evidence blunder by the bar regulator.
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‘John Lewis’ law firm doubles all-staff bonus
Stephens Scown awards £3,000 annual bonus after adopting a shared-ownership model last year.
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BSB breaks ranks in calling for ban on McKenzie fees
Bar regulator stands apart from the LSB and SRA in calling for a ban on McKenzie friends charging for legal activities.