News – Page 99
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NewsLidington: Post-Brexit UK can see off foreign courts competition
Lord chancellor also reaffirms commitment to the rule of law following last year's Brexit case.
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NewsOnline court to tackle 'disenfranchised class'
Lord Justice Briggs says court could hear disputes in excess of £25,000 if it proves a success.
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News'Industry champion' needed to promote rule of law, says City
Report sets out eight-year post-Brexit vision for City of London and says ‘world-leading’ legal status must be retained.
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NewsSterling slide boosts turnover at global firms
Herbert Smith Freehills and Clyde & Co report stronger growth in revenues than profits.
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NewsNeuberger: 'Very hard to defend' current legal aid system
Supreme Court president provides bleak outlook for future of access to justice.
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News'Does what it says on the tin' - lord chancellor praises business courts rebrand
Overseas competition recurring theme at Rolls Building event to unveil Business and Property Courts.
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NewsSociety calls for SQE clarity on foreign lawyers
Questions remain over Solicitors Qualifying Examination, Chancery Lane says.
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NewsMishcon de Reya boosts annual revenue by 17%
Turnover now increased by 100% compared to five years ago.
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NewsTougher manslaughter sentences proposed for cost-cutting employers
Sentencing Council says draft guideline reflects offender's culpability and seriousness of the harm caused.
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NewsLammy: bring justice closer to communities
Labour MP is due to report on his findings of potential racial bias in the criminal justice system in September.
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NewsCriminal bar seeks to 'clarify position' on solicitors after 'postman' jibe
Chair Francis FitzGibbon steps in after vice-chair election dispute.
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Dentons reveals 9% PEP dip for UKMEA
Global firm posts small revenue increase but partner profits decline.
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NewsPinsent Masons reports 14% PEP rise to £625k
Firm posts increased revenue as it seeks to expand ’alternative forms of delivery model’.
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NewsMore prosecution data needed to tackle online fraud
National Audit Office says online fraud is the most commonly experienced crime in England and Wales.
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NewsCity law firms recognised for diversity drive
Five law firms in top 12 employers for promoting LGBT rights.
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NewsCourt cautious on £1.1m costs in Cliff Richard case
Judge at costs management conference says there is insufficient information to make meaningful intervention.
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NewsFirm wins remittal of constructive dismissal claim from clerk
Firm said employment tribunal had not adequately explained its reasoning.
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NewsMediation decline may be due to legal aid cuts, government admits
Ministry of Justice says other referral sources have increased but not enough to compensate.
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News'Charlatan' ex-barrister jailed for giving immigration advice
Michael Wainwright was disbarred in 2014 but went on to target vulnerable clients through his own business.
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NewsCurrency fluctuations help boost profits at Linklaters
Magic circle firm reveals 8.6% increase in pre-tax profit, with equity partners collecting £1.5m.