Last 3 months headlines – Page 935
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Legal Aid Agency sets itself digital deadline
LAA claims nearly two-thirds of transactions at the agency are already completed and processed digitally.
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Property dispute service saves clients court fees
Firm responds swiftly to civil court fee increases with the creation of a new out-of-court service.
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Firms could shut Russia offices as sanctions bite
International firms face numerous challenges arising from EU/US response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea.
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Crown advocates struggling – report
HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate said themes highlighted for improvement in a 2012 review remain.
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Reaching for the Skype
A City firm has said it hopes to expand an innovative pro bono scheme which connects staff to clients via Skype.
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Playful, sensual, eccentric – just like your office?
Two fresh coats of magnolia emulsion, or a sensual note?
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Memory lane
The time has come for us seriously to consider the case for a Bill of Rights, said Sir Keith Joseph.
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Law Society appoints committee chairs
The Law Society has appointed three new committee chairs.
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Bank gets new Branch
Sonya Branch will join the Bank of England from the Competition and Markets Authority.
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Supreme Court upholds benefit cap
The appellants had argued that the £500 a week family cap breached Article 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
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Manifesto for legal aid
The Legal Aid Practitioners Group has called on the next government to create an independent organisation to review rates of pay for legal aid cases.
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Law university offers foundation course
University of Law establishes a one-year foundation programme for international students wishing to progress to undergraduate study.
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New chief for CCBE
Philip Buisseret is the new secretary-general of the Council of Bars and Law societies of Europe.
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Firms stand to lose billions through fraud: bank chief
Banking sector joins insurers and regulators in expressing concerns about telephone con-artists targeting law firms.
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Tunis attack victim was retired solicitor
Tributes paid to Sally Adey, retired solicitor and wife of Shakespeares partner.
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New legal aid powers over criminals’ assets
Ministry of Justice lays statutory instrument that will enable Legal Aid Agency to recover costs from convicted criminals.
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Government promises response on pre-charge bail
Home affairs select committee calls for time limits and anonymity for sex-case suspects.
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Law Society reacts to cuts with unbundling guidance
Chancery Lane guidance suggests unbundled services may be appropriate for a number of practice areas but warns of risks.
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Labour repeats pledge to repeal JR reforms
Lord Bach reiterates message on JR changes – but is less optimistic for restoring social welfare law.