Last 3 months headlines – Page 894
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SRA puts back decision on client account alternative
Regulator defers decision until a wider consultation on changes to the accounts rules.
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Solicitors free to offer ‘central’ consumer credit
Firms will be subject to eight pages of SRA rules rather than the hundreds of pages they might have faced.
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Wales reveals £60m legal services winners
Firms will provide legal services to public sector in Wales over the next four years.
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Linklaters to allow e-signatures on legal documents
New technology will enable clients to sign documents via their smartphones, tablets or desktops.
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Lawyer who witnessed killing lands in the dock
Law Society expresses concern at treatment of Egyptian lawyer and women’s rights activist Azza Soliman.
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Firm sorry for partner’s ‘misogynistic’ LinkedIn email
Charlotte Proudman complained after being sent a message complimenting her ‘stunning picture’.
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More firms report strong trainee retention rates
Majority of latest newly qualified solicitors will be based in London.
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Insurer calls for whiplash ‘sliding scale’ of costs
Ageas chief executive says claimants should be given a disincentive to claim near the end of the three-year limit.
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British bill of rights plan to be unveiled ‘this autumn’
Justice minister says proposals to replace Human Rights Act will be subject to ‘full consultation’.
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Legal complaint time limits to be unlimited to meet EU directive
Consultation opens on changes to enable Legal Ombudsman Scheme to operate under new ADR rules.
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Solicitors have ‘appetite’ for new legal aid regime, says justice minister
Labour peer tables ‘regret motion’ over decision to introduce further fee cuts for solicitors.
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Lawyers give thousands to Syria refugee appeal
Billable hour campaign raises £5,000 within 90 minutes of being created.
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Society: overhaul employment tribunals and scrap fees
Chancery Lane proposes system based on a single jurisdiction broken down into four levels of complexity.
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Barrister took £2,000 from client without permission
Tribunal finds Stephen Supple guilty of professional misconduct.
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Parabis admits ‘discreet discussions’ after fire-sale rumours
Speculation that Irwin Mitchell and Keoghs interested in acquiring parts of national firm’s business.
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More magistrates quit over court charges
The Ministry of Justice introduced fixed costs under the last government.
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Claimant lawyers spending £76m a year on marketing
Average spend per business rose from £128,117 in 2010 to £315,810 last year.
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Bid canvass continues as legal aid D-day looms
Legal Aid Agency gives another indication of the time frame for tenders announcement.
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Singer’s chorus of disapproval
Judge lambasts ex-husband in divorce case. Law firm is pleased anyway.