Last 3 months headlines – Page 956
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High Court dismisses employment tribunal fees challenge
Unison trade union had sought to question the legality of fees introduced by the government in 2013.
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MPs urge review of joint-enterprise use
Evidence to committee of MPs warns of ‘dragnet’ disproportionately affecting young black men.
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Family court transparency ‘will result in death’ – commissioner
Deputy children’s commissioner says the greater opening of family courts could have unintended consequences.
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Criminal defence tendering ‘arbitrary and anomalous’
Law Society believes ‘highly problematic’ process unfairly favours outsourcing giants.
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Russia sanctions could threaten cases, lawyers warned
EU and US have imposed sanctions against Russia over Ukraine crisis.
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Rival sounds out investor action against Quindell
PI firm Your Legal Friend claims shareholders misled by listed legal services company.
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Councils ‘ignoring legal duties to homeless children’
Charity’s report quotes solicitor accusing local authorities of ’Rotherham-type’ protection failures.
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Heroism bill survives Lords vote
Government succeeds in pushing Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill through another parliamentary stage.
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£339m payout ‘could see fewer couples divorce in UK’
High Court turns down wife's claim for 50% settlement.
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‘Surviving Jackson’ author closes firm
Jeff Zindani concentrates on consultancy business as administrators called in.
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Lord chief justice predicts longer case times
Annual report says cases are taking longer and there is ‘urgent need’ to control the cost of civil litigation.
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CoA rules exceptional funding guidance unlawful
Master of rolls says guidance incompatible with ECHR.
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PI nuisance calls still plaguing consumers
Information commissioner says accident claims are third most common cause of complaints.
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Telephone gateway understanding 'disappointing' - MoJ
Ministry of Justice says legal aid system is working well but there remains a lack of awareness.
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SRA saves millions on intervention costs
Expenditure on closing firms down is much lower than expected - and profession will benefit from savings.
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Top firms enjoy fee income increase in Q2
Firms ranked between 51 and 100 see the biggest increase in fee income, largely driven by consolidation.
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Barrister fights back against ombudsman's 'harm' warning
Tariq Rehman accuses legal ombudsman of ‘misleading’ and ’out of context’ statement.
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LSB puts spotlight on unregulated sector
Oversight regulator's three-year plan says it will look for 'level playing field'.
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Housing lawyers could 'cease to exist'
Homelessness charity looks for trainee partnerships with law firms.
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Challenge to domestic violence legal aid changes
Four out of 10 victims unable to apply for legal aid, new report by Law Society-backed campaign shows.