News – Page 33
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NewsClient did not give informed consent to deductions, costs appeal hears
Former client of HH Law says it was not made clear to her what she would end up paying in PI claim.
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NewsSupreme Court allows 'reasonable diligence' appeal in fraud claim
'Bare-knuckle fight' between principles that fraud unravels all and that litigation must end.
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NewsCourt 'on precipice' of thousands of costs challenges by ex-clients
Appeal hears firm’s argument that its deductions from damages were clearly set out to client.
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NewsHome Office rejects knife ASBO amendments
Government says the Offensive Weapons Bill provides safeguards being sought by Magistrates' Association and others.
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NewsCrime agency laments ‘dearth’ of suspicious activity reports from lawyers
National Crime Agency boss was giving evidence to Joint Select Committee on the Draft Registration of Overseas Entities Bill.
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NewsCourt of Appeal rejects Iranian bank's secrecy plea
Production of documents in London Bank Mellat case should trump concerns as to Iranian law.
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NewsJunior lawyers plan new challenges over ‘super-exam’
Legal Services Board says it is expecting another application from Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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NewsLegal regulators outperforming accountancy on AML supervision
Office for Professional Body Anti-Money Laundering Supervision finds that regulators have more to do.
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NewsCommonhold 'must earn market approval' to be viable leasehold alternative
Law Society is worried about the scale of immediate, radical change on the cards.
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NewsFirm co-chair charged over US university admissions scandal
Gordon Caplan named in District Attorney’s Office documents.
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NewsPeers call for speedier bribery investigations
Bribery Act 'an excellent piece of legislation', post-legislative scrutiny committee agrees.
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NewsBilling errors not enough to reduce solicitor costs, rules High Court
Judge also rejects defendant’s contention that ATE premium was unreasonable.
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NewsCharities warn MoJ over impact of probate fee hike
Probate fee statutory instrument is set to come into force in April.
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NewsBrexit: Attorney General's legal advice deals blow to PM
Prime Minister claims to have secured ‘legally binding’ changes to the withdrawal agreement.
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NewsLinklaters achieves 20% female partnership for first time
Firm has revealed details of latest round of promotions.
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NewsMaster grants Inheritance Act application made 25 years out of time
Judgment also questions approach from another court to considering late applications.
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MPs demand timetable for economic crime reform
Treasury Select Committee says legislation should be introduced in time for next Queen’s speech.
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NewsMortgage lenders worried about commonhold insolvency
Law Commission has been tasked with reviving the leasehold alternative to home ownership.
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NewsCourts IT headache drags on into Friday
Croydon Crown Court experiencing problems as HMCTS insists problem has been resolved.
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News'Waiting for Godot': Ex-client on the hook for costs after ignoring solicitor's advice on offer
Judge says solicitors can’t wait 'like Vladimir and Estragon' for opponent to make offer that might never come.