News – Page 59
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NewsLuxembourg extends compensation for delayed flight connections
Industry experts say decision sets a new precedent for claims where the end destination is outside the EU.
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NewsQC loses appeal over 'offensive remarks' at sexual assault hearing
Howard Godfrey QC was appealing against bar tribunal decision handed down last year.
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NewsRestore legal aid for early advice: Conservative MP joins critics
Barrister Alex Chalk says LASPO has reduced the budget further than originally intended.
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NewsJudge overturns suspension of barrister who gave client ‘food money’
Roy Headlam was suspended for six months late last year in unique case.
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News'Corrupt and elusive’ lawyers hampering whistleblowing protections
International Bar Asssociation publishes guide to whistleblowing protections.
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NewsCrunch time: criminal barristers vote on legal aid offer
Ballot organised by Criminal Bar Association opened yesterday and will close on Tuesday.
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NewsENRC sues Dechert for negligence over SFO probe
Dispute between mining company and fraud watchdog has prompted wider debate surrounding professional privilege.
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NewsWindrush citizens don't need legal aid, Gauke insists
Justice secretary says the Home Office will be able to help people worried about their immigration status.
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NewsJudges to get tougher on court order breaches
Sentencing Council says the public is entitled to expect offenders who disobey the court to be punished.
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News€100 maximum: Paris undercuts Rolls Building fees
Affordability, predictability and enforcement throughout the EU feature on sales pitch for new commercial court.
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NewsLaw firms to pocket extra £20m from Carillion collapse
National Audit Office report shows Ministry of Justice was among big spenders in year before collapse.
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NewsSupreme Court rejects NI abortion appeal - but issue still live
Court rules it did not have jurisdiction to make a declaration of incompatibility with ECHR.
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NewsEmployment tribunal claim time limits 'bizarrely short', MPs told
Lawyers say three months is not enough time for sexual harassment victims.
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NewsJudge revives dishonesty defence after late discontinuance
Wrong test had been applied to whether fundamental dishonesty should be considered.
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News'Big Four' outfit ramps up legal offer with US acquisition
Deloitte announces alliance with US immigration law specialist, under which it will acquire non US-businesses.
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NewsOverseas territories to fight public register demands
British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands line up strong legal team for constitutional challenges.
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NewsHigh Court verdict on housing duty challenge delayed
Law Centres Network is challenging the government's legal aid procurement process.
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NewsSupreme Court to hear Darnley appeal in A&E receptionist case
Clinical negligence claim was rejected in Court of Appeal after lead judgment from Lord Justice Jackson.
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NewsHow can we trust your data? MPs grill prosecution chief
Director of public prosecutions Alison Saunders told that data capture system is not fit for purpose.
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News'Justice Week' to replace pro bono celebration
Law Society, Bar Council and CILEx working together to rebrand National Pro Bono Week.