Last 3 months headlines – Page 896
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Legal Ombudsman puts ADR application on hold
Blow to complaints watchdog as it admits need for ‘wider consultation’.
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CPS flags up Cayman Islands reform
More efficient criminal justice system will reduce money-laundering threat to UK, according to report.
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Shakespeare Martineau to axe 45 jobs
Redundancies highlighted as part of ‘ongoing business review’ following merger of Shakespeares and SGH Martineau.
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A quarter of Britons know us, says Slater and Gordon
Results show Australian firm’s UK-generated revenue now almost £100m after a spate of acquisitions.
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In-house ‘more likely’ to open phishing emails – study
Latest study examines data breaches in more than 60 countries including the UK.
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Ex-Leeds Utd boss Haigh jailed
Solicitor and in-house counsel held in custody for a year without charge is convicted of 'breach of trust'.
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Bellwether index shows fall in City law firm deals
Law Society says City firm deal numbers could indicate problems for economic recovery.
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Ministers fixating on claimant costs, say PI lawyers
Claimants go on the attack as the debate over fixed fees for clinical negligence continues.
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Union fails with employment tribunal fee challenge
Court of Appeal says evidence was not presented to prove fees prevented meritorious cases being brought.
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Lawyer up for literary prize
A solicitor is among the nominees for a prestigious literary prize for his biography of Francis Barber.
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‘Urgent review’ of appropriate adults needed
Government-commissioned report says inadequate provision risks creating miscarriages of justice.
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Society: lobby your MP over court closures
Law Society produces campaign pack as government consults on shutting one-fifth of the courts estate.
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Tributes paid to stab-death solicitor
Police treating death of criminal defence solicitor David Mark Edwards as murder.
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Judge blocks disclosure in death penalty case
Police confidentiality outweighs interest of murder defendants in Thailand, High Court rules.
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LSB approves cab rank rule changes
The proposal effectively replaces the list of defaulting solicitors.
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Departing forensic specialist highlights legal aid plight
Contact Traces said solicitors face daily struggle to help clients understand evidence.
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Kaplan Law School shuts down LPC and GDL
Training company pulls flagship courses after posting losses totalling almost £1m in two years.