Last 3 months headlines – Page 958
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Merger to create criminal defence giant
Cartwright King continues expansion with First Law Partnership deal.
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PI firms prepare challenge to whiplash changes
Government says cab-rank rule for medical experts ensures independence and competition.
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Parabis gets £13m private equity injection
Duke Street says money will fund ‘significant change’ at national firm.
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‘Earn your seat at the table,’ GCs told
Shell legal director pledges support for Law Society’s GC350 engagement programme.
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Osborne hits tax break for incorporating firms
Autumn statement announcement reduces advantage of limited company conversion.
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NHS increases use of sleuths for suspect claims
Commissioning of private surveillance has increased significantly in five years.
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‘Mad’ Frank the litigator
We recall the later career of ‘Mad’ Frank Fraser, who died last month.
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Transparency urged on ‘right to light’
Law Commission recommends clarifications in the law and simplified procedures.
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‘Public access’ barrister disbarred for dishonest conduct
Michael William Wainwright had worked for client directly despite not completing public access training.
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MoJ chief admits cuts rushed through without research
Permanent secretary says cutting spending was ‘imperative’ and the only evidence required.
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Negligence actions against law firms soar
High Court cases multiply as time runs out to pursue ‘credit crunch’ claims.
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More corporates set to cut in-house legal spend
New report suggests legal departments evolving in efficiency and delivering value.
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Government grant boosts legal aid management training
Practitioners’ group says grant will help it design management courses for busy legal aid lawyers.
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Consult judges on devolution, says lord chief justice
Thomas highlights need for Wales-specific mechanism for amending Civil Procedure Rules.
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Lawyers escape sanctions in ‘Google tax’ budget
Chancellor promises new measures against tax avoidance and ‘aggressive tax planning’.
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GPs report increase in unresolved legal needs
Survey of 1,000 GPs shows rise in the number of patients they see who would benefit from legal assistance.
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Bach handed shadow attorney general role
Veteran campaigner reported to be in line to replace Emily Thornberry.
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Paralegals and outsourcing key to Linklaters turnaround
The firm recorded pre-tax profits of £395m in the 2013/14 year, with the highest-paid member picking up £2.4m.
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Ombudsman unsure of CMC complaint costs
Service also targets accepting complaints about accountants carrying out probate work.