News – Page 85
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News'First-mover advantage': Norton Rose announces Australia combination
London-headquartered international firm will combine with Henry Davis York.
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NewsNearly half of judges say independence not respected by government
European-wide survey shows UK judiciary feeling pressure - but confident at lack of corruption.
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NewsSlater and Gordon faces third legal battle over shareholder losses
Sydney-based claimant writes to say it will commence proceedings against Slater and Gordon.
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NewsJudicial appointment figures 'need to be more transparent'
Human rights group Justice says it is impossible to tell where certain applicants fall out during application process.
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NewsComputer ransomware attacks: 'no good blaming the victims'
Cyber security experts say 'be vigilant' is wrong response to WannaCry attack.
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NewsCouncil considers appealing £150k data fine
Basildon Borough Council published sensitive information about traveller family on its website.
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News'We're not like other local authority ABSs', Kent chief declares
Geoff Wild says Invicta Law is a freestanding, wholly independent company.
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NewsJAC figures highlight solicitors' struggle to make the bench
Judicial Appointments Commission figures show 14 solicitors recommended in latest recruitment exercises.
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NewsRefuse work if it's uneconomical, Society tells legal aid firms
Rejecting instructions on the basis that the work is not properly remunerated is in line with code of conduct, practice note states.
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NewsBanned conveyancer worked for three firms after changing name
Oonagh Grant, 57, sentenced to five years for stealing more than half a million pounds.
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NewsFlight delay firm expects busy week from £100m BA claims
Power surge caused planes to be grounded over the weekend affecting 75,000 passengers.
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NewsDefence firm in 'second class stamp' debacle responds to judge
Case highlights challenges faced by practitioners over late changes to court listings.
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NewsClaims management giant sets up own law firm
ABS created in joint venture between National Accident Helpline and NewLaw
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News'Overwhelming' pro bono response to Manchester Arena bombing
More than 100 firms have offered to help since Manchester Law Society issued request on Tuesday.
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News£700 a day offered to build lawyer-free court
HMCTS advertising for teams to develop Civil Money Claims project.
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NewsIntervened PI firm snapped up by high street consolidator
Clinch Solicitors acquired after SRA states ‘reason to suspect dishonesty'
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NewsGateley plc eyes expansion after 14% profit increase
Turnover also up by £10m over six-month period as share price reaches new high.
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News'Forget HIPs': conveyancers push digital home reports
Conveyancing Association says talks around the return of home information packs is a red herring.
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NewsPub bombing victims firm shortlisted for legal aid award
Winners of the Legal Aid Lawyers of the Year awards will be announced on 5 July.
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NewsGlobal legal market growth slowed in 2016
US market - the world’s largest - stood still last year, research finds.