News – Page 91
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NewsExemptions maintained for new data protection law, government promises
Bill to implement General Data Protection Regulation as ‘proportionate regime’ introduced in Lords.
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NewsGlobal bar association defends Assange appearance
Wikileaks founder's scheduled video interview raises questions over IBA's commitment to rule of law.
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NewsGrenfell Inquiry moving 'too fast' to instruct lawyers
North Kensington Law Centre voices concern that some victims are not yet ready to enforce their rights.
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NewsEquality body pledges £500k to fight education discrimination
Equality and Human Rights Commission says law is meaningless if people are priced out of justice.
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NewsDeadline day dispute after claimant serves in final moments
Judge admits ‘tension’ between rules as she attempts to clarify standards expected of litigators.
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NewsMP urges rethink on employment tribunal time constraints
Mike Penning will use adjournment debate to call for more autonomy for judges.
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NewsFemale solicitor appointed to High Court bench
Clare Moulder will be assigned to the Queen's Bench Division.
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Landmark appeal judgment dents libel threshold hopes
Test of 2013 Defamation Act finds for claimant in ’major set-back for free speech’.
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NewsAudit finds 'no rationale' for emergency £300k Asons grant
Long-awaited audit report says grant to Bolton PI firm was ‘legal and appropriate’ - but criticises council.
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NewsGoodbye to the PA: Pinsent Masons opens redundancy consultation
International firm says around 100 personal assistant jobs at risk.
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NewsEx-KWM staff set for pay out in days
Employment tribunal claim was brought by 200 former staff at the defunct former European arm of King & Wood Mallesons
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NewsThanks a bundle! 2,000 pages of 'largely irrelevant' trial papers infuriate judge
Litigants told they can expect cost penalties if lengthy bundles hold up the justice process.
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NewsCheers: EU calls for Champagne protection after Brexit
Commission’s latest position paper says EU-wide IP rights should be recognised in UK.
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Fake lawyer Michael Cremin's dark past revealed
Irish newspaper reports that convicted fraudster, who was listed on legitimate barristers’ chambers website, has string of convictions.
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NewsGovernment to 'consider' electronic will proposals
Minister says ‘no assesment’ for potential fraud has been made.
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NewsNorton Rose latest to ‘northshore’ with Newcastle move
Legal hub will provide data analysis and research for the international firm.
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NewsInsurers toast new discount rate plans
Rate will be based on ‘low risk’ investments and reviewed every three years, lord chancellor announces.
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NewsIntel given boost in appeal against €1.06bn competition fine
US microchip maker had offered rebates to potential buyers to thwart rival companies.
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NewsMansfield finds another new set
Renowned human rights QC believes he is 'returning home’ after less than a year as head of chambers at 1GIS.
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NewsRevealed: fixed costs proposals for hearing loss claims
Working group claimant and defendant sides comes to agreement about a fixed fee regime.