Last 3 months headlines – Page 867
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Grandmother felt ‘bullied’ by Ikea fundamental dishonesty allegation
Retailer said by judge to have taken a stance of ‘suspicion rather than sympathy’.
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Bogus solicitor posed as family specialist for 11 months
Susan Tindall deceived a father involved in maintenance and custody proceedings with his ex-partner.
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Government picture of advice sector ‘not up to date’
Ministry of Justice report says not-for-profit legal advice providers are adapting to change.
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Part-time judge cleared of appearance of bias
Counsel appearing before part-time judge was her junior in a separate case.
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Suspension upheld for barrister who held client money
Oliver White suspended for three months for ‘failing to act with integrity’ after claiming he could conduct litigation with the same freedoms as a solicitor.
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Snooping bill ‘threatens 500 years of legal privilege’
Law Society says draft investigatory powers bill ignores ‘highest right’ traceable back to 1562.
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Class action looms over Slater and Gordon losses
Second firm encourages investors to register their interest in a group litigation process.
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City lobby casts doubt on Gove’s big-firm levy
Justice secretary has raised the idea of asking City firms to pay to support the funding of the court system and advice services.
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Women overtake men in Scottish profession
Over half of solicitors north of the border are now female – but women are under-represented at the top.
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Call for courts to take maturity into account
Defendants aged between 18 and 24 bewildered by the court process, thinktank says.
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Australian firm explores investor action against Slater and Gordon
Listed legal giant reveals that it kept revised results confidential for a week.
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Government to review sharia courts
Home secretary's initiative follows allegations that religious tribunals discriminate against women.
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Government says PI small claims limit rise ‘long overdue’
Official response is published as protest petition reaches 21,000 signatures.
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Legal aid billing system postponed again
Client and cost management system will only be mandatory for Special Children Act applications in February.
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Legal aid contract challenges extend to next May
Judicial review to begin on 7 April, followed by trial dealing with procurement law claims.
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Bank wins £120k ruling against former Halliwells partner
Michael McCarthy joined the firm having no idea of its financial predicament, High Court hears.
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Solicitor appointed to QC selection panel
Edward Nally replaces Linda Lee as one of two solicitors on 10-person panel.