News – Page 98
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NewsCyber-attacks in arbitration prompt City firm's protocol
Debevoise & Plimpton says cyber-attacks increasingly common during international arbitration proceedings.
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NewsProfession sounds alarm at Polish judicial reforms
Law Society and bar condemn new law’s echo of ’more turbulent European past’.
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NewsSolicitor forced to defend himself after key witness U-turns
Case shows importance of keeping clear notes during course of litigation.
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NewsEstranged daughter handed victory in wills dispute
Judgment shows estrangement not ‘fatal’ in challenging wills.
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NewsLady Hale to be first female Supreme Court president
Family specialist continues to break new ground in the legal profession.
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NewsBar Council calls for 'shared tribunal' if CJEU is ditched
Bar’s representative body says EU citizens living in UK risk missing out.
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NewsKWM administrators to respond to employment tribunal claim
Claim brought by 200 aggrieved former staff members of international firm.
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NewsLikely date revealed for discount rate decision
Justice minister reaffirms commitment to '100% principle' over personal injury damages.
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NewsFormer sex abuse suspect loses anonymity fight
Newspapers wins right to identify individual in landmark open justice ruling.
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NewsNew call to outlaw 'catfishing'
New criminal offence needed to stop people’s identities being stolen, MP says.
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NewsEU fires off patent court warning
Brexit negotiator says EU must consider future of UK division of court.
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NewsJudicial reform law prompts protests in Poland
Amendment places National Council of the Judiciary under control of parliament.
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NewsLaw reform could cause more challenges to wills
Solicitors for the Elderly says it has concerns for older and vulnerable people if Law Commission proposals are implemented.
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NewsSentence review extended to more terror offences
Unduly lenient sentence scheme will cover convictions under Terror Act 2000, Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001 and Terrorism Act 2006.
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NewsGrenfell Tower: £5m emergency fund won't affect legal aid eligibility
Law Society has been liaising with the Legal Aid Agency over means testing fears.
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NewsAdvocate general rules on jurisdiction in defamation row
Advisor to the CJEU says defendant does not have to sue in country of domicile.
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News'Eye-watering': EU withdrawal bill is biggest change in legal system for 45 years
Law Society calls for rights to be protected as government introduces European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
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NewsDAC Beachcroft reports 10% boost in profit
Partner profit up and debt down as managing partner hails success ‘despite Brexit’ vote.
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NewsLaw Commission proposes wide-reaching wills overhaul
Reforms include lower age limits, new tests for mental capacity and possible electronic wills.
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NewsStewarts Law reports bumper year for partners
Litigation specialist enters top 50 for first time after reporting boost in turnover and PEP.