News – Page 148
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NewsLaw centre gears up for 'hackathon'
Developers and coders to compete to build technical solutions for Hackney Community Law Centre.
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NewsCaseload at EU’s top court hits record high
Statistics reveal 15% increase in the number of cases at the Court of Justice of the European Union.
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NewsMoJ set to impose 34% divorce fee hike next Monday
The Ministry of Justice confirmed that divorce fees will rise to £550 from 21 March.
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NewsWi-Fi providers not liable when users infringe copyright – top EU lawyer
Coffee shop owners can breathe a sigh of relief after indication that they would not be held liable for copyright infringements by third parties.
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NewsBudget 2016: criminal justice powers for Greater Manchester
Role of police and crime commissioner to be merged with that of mayor.
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NewsBudget 2016: higher stamp duty rates confirmed
Large investors will not escape new levy on additional properties.
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NewsICO warning over personal data breaches
EU General Data Protection Regulation will introduce breach notification duty for companies.
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NewsLegal services in rural Wales ‘could die out’
Low Commission proposes second tier of specialist support to ensure adequate long-term provision.
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NewsPart-time judges ‘out of time’ to claim pension rights
Judges had argued it would have been pointless to issue claims before the outcome of a test case.
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NewsJackson takes hard line on firm’s late court document
Court of Appeal rules against firm that passed six-figure case to trainee solicitor.
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NewsNeuberger points out weakness of in-house legal privilege
President of the Supreme Court says big groups may not be protected from document disclosure requirements.
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NewsEfforts to collect proceeds of crime ‘disappointing’
National Audit Office says total outstanding debt from confiscation orders is £1.6bn.
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NewsNHS trust denied costs after settling ‘whole’ claim
High Court rules claimant entitled to full costs up to offer to settle.
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NewsSolicitor touts face fresh curbs
Solicitors Regulation Authority rules state that solicitors are not allowed to make unsolicited approaches in person or by phone.
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NHSLA warns on costs appeals
The authority last week won a fourth test case against a claimant firm.
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NewsGovernment ‘invited’ to resolve deprivation of liberty requirements
Court of Protection asks for ‘practically available procedure’ to ensure minimum requirements are met.
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NewsSceptical insurer punished for ‘inexcusable delay’
Insurer had applied to have a £75,000 claim set aside, saying an allegation of fraud needed to be investigated.
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NewsMoJ sorry for digital billing glitches
Solicitors have reported problems with digital legal aid billing system and secure email system.
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NewsKids’ case case turns on ‘character’ criterion
Supreme Court rules that Kiddee Case does not infringe community design rights of Trunki.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell denied £105k costs after pre-Jackson switch
Judge says client should have been advised about potential uplift in damages.