News – Page 54
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NewsDPP Saunders' 'failure of leadership' to blame for disclosure failures - MPs
Alison Saunders criticised for not pressing for more urgent action during her tenure as director of public prosecutions.
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NewsMoJ could level playing field for bereaved families at inquests
Justice minister Lucy Frazer announces review of legal aid provision.
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NewsAshurst axes 54 secretaries in London shakeup
City firm initially said up to 80 roles could be at risk.
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NewsHigh Court reserves judgment over legal aid fee fight
The Law Society is challenging the government's decision to cut Crown court fees for solicitors under Litigators' Graduated Fee Scheme reforms.
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PEP slips at Mishcon as DAC Beachcroft breaks new ground
City firm says turnover growth heartening in 'challenging and unpredictable’ conditions.
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NewsCoA refuses costs 'carte blanche' to cases with multiple defendants
Judge also makes important ruling on recoverability of damages secured through Tomlin order.
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NewsLegal aid deserts: MPs and peers express 'grave concerns'
Human rights committee report reflects Law Society’s warnings on access to justice.
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NewsAcas reports spike in employment tribunal claims
Annual report shows claims to tribunals and calls to helpline have both increased since Supreme Court’s fees ruling.
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NewsOffenders 'not getting support they need' due to decline in pre-sentence reports
Latest report from justice thinktank looks at why the number of community sentences has fallen.
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NewsSupreme Court rules in Mills v Mills: the end of a 'meal ticket for life'?
Court of Appeal had increased periodical payments to meet wife’s annual shortfall.
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Ince lays off 32 in London shake up
Decision follows consultation by maritime specialist last month.
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NewsHigh Court showdown over legal aid fees begins
Counsel for the Law Society says Crown court reforms amount to as much as a 37% fee cut for some cases.
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NewsCity firm slammed for ‘shameful’ berating of dead oligarch’s family
Aeroflot case has been discontined but Pinsent Mason’s behaviour called into question.
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NewsFirst listed firm posts strong profit growth
Gateley profits rise by 12%, with earnings per share also on the up.
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NewsBan for ‘unauthorised’ public access barrister
Nesa Ostadsaffar was not registered as a public access barrister, tribunal finds.
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NewsLinklaters' flat PEP lags magic circle peers
Firms profit grew marginally amid soaring profits across the City.
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NewsChildren's charity welcomes immigration legal aid 'U-turn'
Justice minister Lucy Frazer QC MP says LASPO will cover unaccompanied and separated children.
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PEP climbs 24% at Travers Smith
‘Silver circle’ firm continues trend of reporting increased profits.
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NewsCity firm seeks shareholders for huge Glencore group action
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is seeking shareholders for potential claim that could run into the billions and has a litigation funder on board.