News – Page 99
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NewsGrenfell Tower: Parliamentary group told of legal aid fear
All-party parliamentary group meeting on legal aid hears details of advice being sought.
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NewsGovernment tight-lipped over 'death tax' resurrection
Profession fears new government could re-introduce controversial fee reform.
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NewsCourts grapple with honesty and liability issues in holiday claims
Liability case first since Court of Appeal ruling that claimants must prove contaminated food had made them ill.
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NewsCourt closures: Judge warns of impact on youth justice
Judicial lead on youth justice says closure programme ’not appropriate for access to justice’.
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NewsTaylor review: solicitors warn of 'gargantuan' legislative burden
Solicitors welcome review of employment law - but warn of reality of implementing new legislation.
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NewsBrexit blamed for PEP dip at Travers Smith
Silver circle firm says ‘significant investments’ have increased cost of running firm.
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NewsLawyers 'overly cautious' anonymising family judgments
Campaign group the Transparency Project issues guidance to help families understand when, why and how their case might be published.
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NewsTaylor review seeks new status for 'gig economy' employment
Government-sponsored report recommends reclassifying 'workers' as ‘dependent contractors’.
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NewsSecret evidence shoots down arms trade judicial review
'Sufficient to record' that closed judgment confirms government's decisions were 'rational', High Court judgment states.
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NewsProfession calls for 'bold and far-reaching' employment review
Taylor report should not be afraid to suggest a ‘potential overhaul’ of how employment is defined.
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NewsDefendant denied costs after filing budget one day late
Judge admits decision was ’perhaps on the tougher end of the spectrum’.
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NewsA&O best performing magic circle firm in this year's results round
Profits up 27% while partners also enjoy hefty increase.
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NewsClaimant entitled to shifted costs against compensatory body
Cases across the country had been stayed for an outcome in Howe v Motor Insurers’ Bureau.
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NewsCurrency fluctuations cause double digit revenue rise at Clifford Chance
Magic circle firm reports rises in revenue and profit per equity partner.
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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.