News – Page 77
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NewsCity watchdog consults on huge expansion of ombudsman scheme
FCA wants to bring small businesses which can’t afford to go to court within Financial Services Ombudsman scheme - but calls for a formal tribunal are growing louder.
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NewsLaw firm prepares to issue Worboys judicial review claim
Birnberg Peirce has sent a letter before claim while the Centre for Women's Justice has raised over £54,000 to challenge the Parole Board's decision.
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NewsTribunal judges criticise 'far too complex' immigration system
Law Society committee chair Sharmila Mehta says Commons report is an opportunity to consider rule changes.
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NewsWorboys judicial review 'inappropriate', lord chancellor says
David Gauke acknowledges his decision will disappoint victims but is expanding transparency review to include parole challenges.
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NewsMPs call for lawyer-free forum for financial disputes
Tribunal would enable small businesses to fight large corporations, House of Commons hears.
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DBA to CFA: court backs firm's switch weeks before settlement
High Court decision is worth potentially an extra £273,000 to law firm.
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NewsAccountancy body granted right to carry out probate work
Association of Chartered Certified Accounts hails ‘important development’.
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News'We cannot continue on this path': forensic science regulator criticises legal aid cuts
Dr Gillian Tully demands statutory measures to enforce high standards and avoid miscarriages of justice.
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NewsCharles Russell Speechlys signs sports boutique
Firm will offer expertise in sports law when combination finalised next week.
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NewsFirst solicitor lord chancellor welcomed to role
David Gauke becomes third justice secretery in 18 months.
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News'Business as usual for us,' Carillion Advice Services boss declares
Director says CAS is a separate legal entity to construction giant Carillion plc.
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NewsSuper regulator sets the clock ticking on superexam
Legal Services Board has 28 days to consider plan for Solicitors Qualifying Examination.
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NewsMunby warns against 'adversarial and punitive' care proceedings
Local authorities should think long and hard before removing seriously disabled children from their parents.
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NewsSharp rise in trainees paid less than minimum salary
Figures will deter aspiring solicitors, Law Society's Junior Lawyers Division warns.
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NewsParole Board chief welcomes government JR over Worboys decision
Professor Nick Hardwick says panel considered 363-page dossier and heard evidence from four psychologists.
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NewsVW case edging closer as claimants battle it out for lead spot
Three day hearing set for March in 55,000-claimant group action case over emissions test scandal.
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NewsWe need to improve disclosure, CPS admits as rape trial abandoned
Defence firm Hodge Jones & Allen says vital phone data was not disclosed as evidence.
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NewsLabour peer slams Hogan Lovells over South African 'corruption'
Lord Hain says he has made a complaint to the Solicitors Regulation Authority about the firm’s conduct.
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NewsJudge dismisses disclosure bids ahead of £126m credit hire trial
Defendants in Autofocus case include three law firms – Keoghs, Lyons Davidson and Morgan Cole (now Blake Morgan) – and three solicitors from each firm.
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NewsBar scathing over need for new AML quango
‘Little jusification’ to ask barristers to part-fund Office for Professional Body Anti-Money Laundering Supervision.