Last 3 months headlines – Page 840
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Unregulated firms denied ‘veneer of legitimacy’ through LeO
The LSB had included proposals in its draft business plan and suggested consumers would benefit from access to redress.
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Firms unite to fight Osborne’s PI reform plans
A2J (Access to Justice), backed by 38 firms, accuses insurers of deliberately misleading ministers.
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Claimants defeated in first ‘fundamental dishonesty’ trial
DDJ Eaton-Hart said two claimants had ‘presented a deliberate inaccurate position’.
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Lords committee rebuffs curb on powers
Upper house should keep authority to reject secondary legislation, argue peers.
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Courts could be hit by more strikes
Trade union PCS to ballot thousands of members working in justice sector.
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Miscarriage compensation fight goes to Supreme Court
New '100% proof' test makes it almost impossible to claim, solicitor argues.
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Low Commission ‘to be wound up’
The independent body was set up in 2012 to examine the impact of legal aid cuts.
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QS chief departs as network moves closer to property business
Company will strengthen links with property services firm Move With Us to try to grow lead generation.
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Creditors to get nothing from failed crowdfunded CMC
Rebus Group went into administration in February, with 15 staff made redundant.
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English courts still among most generous on divorce
But law firm study shows judges increasingly expecting ex-spouses to become financially independent.
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Nobody wants a private Land Registry – union
Creating a privatised monopoly would threaten the integrity of the register, staff union PCS argues.
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Public access chambers offers fixed-fee debt representation
ShenSmith partners with a debt adviser to help clients who find the traditional solicitor route ‘too expensive’ and offers 'amazing' fees.
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Reed Smith in merger talks with Philadelphia firm
The two firms have identified ‘many potential benefits’ to joining forces.
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£300k budget cut for super-regulator
Legal Services Board says cost to PC holders has fallen by nearly a third since 2009/10.
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Cross-border VAT portal will help lawyers, Society says
European Commission investigating the feasibility of developing an EU VAT web portal.
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Snoopers’ charter: lawyers unite to fight for client privacy
Law Society backs proposed amendments to Investigatory Powers Bill as CJEU hears data retention case.
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Second London council ‘deletes’ senior legal role
London borough of Lambeth says 400 jobs will go across the organisation.
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Boffins offer primers for courtroom science
The first in a series of guides bearing the imprint of learned societies will cover DNA analysis.
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Chambers model questioned as commercial sets merge
Three Stone Chambers to offer 'low-cost model' based on 'traditional clerking'.
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Lawyers relying on property to fund their retirements
Third of lawyers surveyed say they plan to use money from their home or a buy to let to fund their retirements.