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NewsGovernment seeks views on press legal costs regime
Culture secretary says time is right to consider ‘incentive’ provisions of Crime and Courts Act.
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NewsWhistleblowing judge told she was not an MoJ employee
District judge complained about working conditions but tribunal said she did not work under contract.
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NewsLegal privilege safeguard strengthened in snooping bill
Law Society welcomes last-minute amendments to Investigatory Powers Bill.
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NewsRBS group claim to press ahead, despite FCA finding 'no wrongdoing'
Businesses claim they were pushed into bankruptcy by RBS’s Global Restructuring Group.
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NewsBarrister disbarred for attacking Jews and ‘blacks’ on Twitter
Ian Millard posted string of ‘seriously offensive’ tweets.
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Attorney general quizzed on unduly lenient sentences
The attorney general has reaffirmed the government’s plans to extend the review of ‘unduly lenient’ sentences, with stalking one of the crimes that could be considered in any extension. Responding to questions in parliament, Jeremy Wright confirmed the government’s manifesto pledge to extend the scheme and said a number of ...
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Lords call for recognition of ‘growing body of distinct Welsh law’
Constitution committee says further legislation needed to clarify new reserved powers settlement.
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Burglar went on £32k spree in London’s legal district
Neville Stanbury would wait for staff entering or leaving buildings and enter the premises before the door closed behind them.
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MoJ opts into EU family law proposal over Brexit risk
Justice minister Sir Oliver Heald says it is in the UK’s interests to influence negotiations.
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NewsLook on bright side of diversity, says Sikh top judge
Sir Rabinder Singh QC says decisions made now could lead to the first lord chief justice of Asian origin in 2050.
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FCA to review ‘private warnings’ as part of transparency drive
Financial Conduct Authority asks whether private warnings are consistent with transparency.
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Supreme Court favours insurer after law firm goes under
The Supreme Court has rejected a funder’s attempt to recover around £581,000 from an indemnity insurer after the law firm it was working with went bust. Impact Funding Solutions was awarded damages in 2013 after Barrington Support Services entered insolvency, and sought to recover the money from Barrington’s insurer, AIG. ...
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City firm defeats £15m negligence claim over extent of retainer
The High Court has rejected a professional negligence claim potentially worth more than £15m against a City firm. Former Ernst and Young partner Cathal Lyons had sought to claim against his former legal advisers Fox Williams in relation to insurance settlements made following a motorcycle accident 10 years ago when ...
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Heathrow Airport expansion faces multiple legal challenges
Government hopes for a ‘national policy statement’ fast-track likely to be confounded, planning expert says.
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MoJ unveils plan to rid MedCo scheme of shell companies
All medical reporting organisations must prove they are independent and properly staffed.
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Lawyers recognised for LGBT work
Power list highlights efforts to improve diversity and LGBT issues.
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NewsIP threats bill will help SMEs, Lords committee hears
Proposed bill could also reduce need for litigation and improve communications.
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NewsSentencing ‘starting points’ for disqualified directors
Sentencing Council tackles court order breaches in its latest consultation paper.
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NewsLeigh Day prepares for Supreme Court battle with MoD
One-day evidence hearing will focus on safeguards over detention in Afghanistan.
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NewsEversheds faces £100m Northern Rock negligence claim
International firm says it is ‘vigorously defending’ claim by Northern Rock Asset Management.