News – Page 152
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NewsJudges ‘not always best placed’ to decide public interest
In some circumstances attorney general’s verdict is best – says the attorney general.
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NewsAppeal court backs CFA without legal aid ‘burial certificate’
NHS trust had tried to argue that funding was invalid in absence of legal aid discharge.
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NewsMoJ not ‘transparent’ enough on gifts and hospitality
Public spending watchdog says rules ‘could be more stringent’.
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NewsFirm’s ‘hopeless’ costs case thrown out
PM Law claimed £3m to recover sums 'due and payable' under insurance policies.
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NewsAppeal court rejects dishonesty finding against solicitors
Judgment says High Court failed to deal with two solicitors’ potentially good defence.
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NewsJustice ministry backs Jackson on fixed fees
The judge has urged ministers to make reform an immediate priority.
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NewsBritish bill of rights to protect troops
Michael Gove told a House of Lords committee that draft bill will not ‘derogate absolutely’ from any European Convention rights.
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NewsSolicitors’ opinions wanted on client accounts
Law Society is asking solicitors for opinions on the future of accounts rules.
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NewsMishcon de Reya fights off £5m negligence claim
The former chair of Queens Park Rangers alleged the firm had breached its duty by not advising him properly on the sale of his stake in the football club.
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NewsMoJ reveals £141k costs over legal aid contracts
Justice minister Shailesh Vara responded to a question on legal fees in relation to 2015 own-client and duty provider contracts.
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NewsSociety proposes ‘single test’ to allay stamp duty fears
Higher SDLT rate on the purchase of additional residential properties comes into force on 1 April.
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NewsCommission calls for single electoral law
Reform would tidy up ‘complex, voluminous and fragmented’ statutes covering UK elections.
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NewsMoJ in spotlight as government plans to cull 75% of offices
Justice holds second biggest share of central government estate earmarked for radical pruning.
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NewsConveyancers ‘should not cross-examine clients’ over stamp duty
Government introducing higher rates for additional residential properties on 1 April.
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NewsSeparate legal jurisdiction could trigger ‘brain drain’ in Wales
Minister warns that talented lawyers will ‘desert’ Wales if country severs 500-year-old ties.
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NewsLawyers not negligent to advise settlement on steps
Judge says advice was proper given claimant ran the risk of losing the case.
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NewsBlavo & Co judgment reports thousands of files missing
Mr Justice Garnham continues freezing order against former managing director.
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NewsDefendant lawyers to oppose small claims limit rise
Forum of Insurance Lawyers says it will not stand alongside insurers on key changes.
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NewsFalconer refers legal aid U-turn to spending watchdog
Shadow lord chancellor has written to the National Audit Office following government decision to scrap new criminal legal aid contracting regime.
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NewsProbe to examine potential racial bias in criminal justice
David Cameron says review will consider possible sentencing and prosecutorial disparity.