Last 3 months headlines – Page 910
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Practice note issued on duty to vulnerable
Solicitors could face sanctions if they do not comply with principles on dealing with vulnerable clients.
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Vara: Opening of Indian legal market now a matter of 'when'
Minister says debate is continuing but the prospects for liberalisation are much greater.
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Redundancies likely as PI giant plans office closures
Thompsons Solicitors says it needs to restructure the business to remain viable and resilient.
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Costs budgeting rules to be disapplied for three months
Clinical negligence claims in London to be granted release to deal with backlog of delays.
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Judge cleared of misconduct over 'Harry Potter' comment
Lord chancellor says circuit judge was ’entitled to challenge the appearance’ of solicitor-advocate Alan Blacker.
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Rights group calls for abolition of the dock
JUSTICE report says dock forms ‘extension of the prison cell’ and prejudices juries.
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Olswang cuts debt but partner profit is flat
International firm boosted income by 8% last year but IT investment held down partner earnings.
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PI specialist extends reach in response to 'seismic changes'
Thorneycroft Solicitors will offer a range of services after securing an ABS licence with the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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Ballot shows overwhelming support for legal aid boycott
More than 1,000 criminal practitioners vote in favour of direct action against the government’s cuts.
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PEP climbs 8% at A&O
Magic circle firm reports sixth consecutive year of growth in income and profits.
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'Business as usual', claims MoJ on first day of action
Government describes impact of today’s boycot as ‘negligible’ – though lawyers report significant disruption.
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Typical client? Watches Strictly, votes Tory and follows Stephen Fry
Legal ombudsman publishes profile research of 32,000 ’legal services users’.
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Human Rights Act 'not the holy grail' - new justice chair
Government says legislation for a new bill of rights will take ’a little time’.
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Only way is rebrand for Essex Legal Services
Pioneering local government legal team plans to pursue larger contracts from external clients.
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Herbert Smith posts 12% profit hike on flat turnover
Firm hails ‘momentum and confidence’ following positive results announcement.
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Bar reverts to members on action as boycotts begin
Just weeks after a survey of members backed a boycott, the Criminal Bar Association is holding a formal ballot.
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Linklaters income up 5% - managing partner off to Lloyds Bank
Magic circle firm announces departure of Simon Davies as it unveils revenues of £1.27bn.
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Judge’s ‘grave’ concern at solicitor’s relationship with client
Conduct in family battle reported to regulator by solicitor himself.
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Accountants reminded of duty over legal complaints
Almost 100 accountancy firms now authorised to offer probate work.