News – Page 70
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NewsWorboys: High Court begins hearing challenges to parole decision
Solicitor Harriet Wistrich says she hopes the judges will rule that greater decision-making transparency is required.
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NewsSixty chambers meet to condemn 'catastrophic' cuts
Criminal justice system at ‘point of no return’, Criminal Bar Association says.
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NewsSupreme Court judge: Prompt action needed on 'impenetrable mess' of Welsh law
Supreme Court justice proposes US-style codification to make devolved legislation accessible.
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News'Defendants also have rights': court deals another blow to LiPs
Latest chapter in protracted litigation ends with judge denying unrepresented person any special treatment.
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NewsLaw courses to face 'gold, silver and bronze' ranking
University shake up comes as solicitors’ regulator considers plans to drop degree requirement.
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NewsGrenfell prosecutions could be challenged because of online prejudice
Buncefield explosion lawyer says numerous sites on social media with speculative or detailed commentary.
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NewsElite firms on the spot after accountancy's Big Four publish partner pay gap
Including partners in mandatory reports dramatically increases the disparity between men’s and women’s earnings.
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NewsA&O reports 20% gender pay gap
Magic circle firm says it recognises there is an absence of women in senior roles.
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NewsDelay casts fresh doubt over new super-exam
Fresh uncertainty hangs over the plan to replace the LPC with a new centrally set examination.
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NewsPI firms face search engine ‘arms race’
Personal injury firms are being drawn into an increasingly expensive arms race to reach the top of internet search engines, the Gazette has learned. Marketing experts say the cost per click for key search terms has rocketed in recent months as lawyers jostle for top ranking in a crowded but ...
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Positive reaction to call for dishonesty definition
Lawyers have cautiously welcomed a suggestion by the president of the Supreme Court that parliament should define what constitutes dishonesty.
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NewsCPS secures first conviction for failure to prevent bribery
Interior design company will not have Bribery Act conviction registered on record.
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NewsEmployment tribunal claims soar by 90%
Quarterly statistics for employment tribunal claims reveal huge increase since fees ruling.
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NewsLammy: find me an ethnic minority judge and I'll buy you a beer
MP for Tottenham says he should have recommended quotas for the judiciary in his race review.
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NewsNo more 'complaints': Bar watchdog mulls governance shake-up
Regulator says its plans will create a more ‘transparent and positive relationship’ with the public.
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NewsLASPO review: MoJ issues terms of reference to gather evidence
Four consultative groups will be set up to cover civil, family and criminal justice and the advice sector.
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NewsSuper-exam decision delayed again
Legal Services Board tells regulator it needs to consider ‘additional correspondence’ on SQE
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NewsGovernment proposes single court order to fight domestic abuse
Home Office and Ministry of Justice also call for new statutory definition for abuse.
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NewsLASPO review: government to revisit 'ambitious' summer deadline
Justice secretary David Gauke insists he does not want the review to slip into 2019.
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NewsRosenblatt gives nothing away on stock market plans
City of London practice would become fourth firm to float in its own right on London Stock Exchange.