Last 3 months headlines – Page 970
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Grayling ‘has no understanding of his role’ – Falconer
Former lord chancellor says PM failed in his duty by appointing Chris Grayling.
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IBA 2014: right to be forgotten takes root in Japan
Tokyo court orders internet giant Google to remove search links to a Japanese man’s criminal record.
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Landmark judgment on mesothelioma
Supreme Court rules that the occupier of the premises is responsible for all people on site.
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Sanctions avoided despite three-month notice delay
Judge rules it would not be ‘fair, just or appropriate’ to deny the claimants relief.
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DAS UK suspends chief executive
COO Paul Timmins takes over from Paul Asplin as investigation begins.
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Minister defends ‘silly’ heroism bill
Shailesh Vara says legislation is ‘not aimed at pleasing lawyers’.
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London suffers surprise legal jobs fall
Employment numbers in legal services are lower than in 2013, but expected to rise.
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IBA 2014: barriers to justice begin at birth, report shows
International survey shows social and institutional factors blocking access to justice worldwide.
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Solicitor charged with fraud
Andrew John Taylor, 57, will appear at Stockport Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
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Jackson warns against ‘vested interests’ on DBAs
Architect of civil justice reforms calls for working group to examine ‘no win, low fee’ model.
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Government ‘minded’ to back Saatchi’s bill
‘Strict sign-off process’ agreed before application of innovative medical procedures.
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Motor claims down as insurer toasts costs win
Claims fell 10% in 2013 and the cost of claims by 33%, according to The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
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Slater & Gordon income boost
UK acquisitions will add £70m to annual revenues – and the Australia-listed firm is hopeful of more takeovers.
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IBA 2014: Engage with North Korean colleagues, lawyers urged
International Bar Association hears that charges against Pyongyang could include genocide.
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Legal sector bounces back, survey reveals
Number of firms reporting revenue growth highest since 2008.
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Hong Kong law chief plays down crisis
Justice secretary Rimsky Yuen defends system amid political unrest.
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White collar crime reform considered
Attorney general tells Gazette of concerns too many directors are avoiding punishment even when their companies have broken the law.
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Top GC: IT can generate in-house jobs
Bill Mordan predicts that electronic signatures will be used exclusively for agreements.
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Grayling rolls with punches
Justice secretary deals well with committee grilling – and even invents a new collective noun.