All The Bar articles – Page 26
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NewsBar to consult on scrapping LGBT reporting restrictions
Regulator says current rules have resulted in ’very low disclosure’ of sexual orientation.
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NewsAncient role of Inns of Court under threat from regulator
Bar Standards Board says it is seeking views on whether inns’ training responsibilities remain appropriate.
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NewsBlackstone's v Archbold war breaks out again
Criminal Bar Association to ask for members' feedback before deciding on future action.
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Top QCs set to escape price publishing regime
Bar regulator’s proposals go further than those of competition watchdog.
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NewsTop City silk wins unprecedented apology from regulator
Bar Standards Board regrets errors and delay in dismissing allegations against Khawar Qureshi QC.
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NewsPay counsel directly for magistrates' court work - junior bar
Survey suggests a quarter of barristers face up to a year-long wait to be paid.
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OpinionAssange, IBA and the rule of law
IBA conference shows double standards for applying the rule of law.
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Fake lawyer Michael Cremin's dark past revealed
Irish newspaper reports that convicted fraudster, who was listed on legitimate barristers’ chambers website, has string of convictions.
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NewsMansfield finds another new set
Renowned human rights QC believes he is 'returning home’ after less than a year as head of chambers at 1GIS.
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NewsFee scheme update on the way as criminal bar chair warns of 'crisis'
MoJ expected to respond to advocates graduated fee scheme consultation in the autumn.
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NewsBar claims surge of interest in direct access
Barristers’ representative body says people are increasingly going direct to barristers and bypassing solicitors.
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NewsFake lawyer jailed for eight years after £92,000 fraud
Michael Cremin’s name appeared on legitimate chambers website, but he was a con man.
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OpinionCulture wars and the law
American Bar Association’s new legal fact checking website sets a precedent we should follow.
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NewsMisconduct concerns about barristers on the rise, report suggests
Despite an increase in the number of inquiries, Bar Standards Board says it is referring fewer cases to disciplinary tribunal.
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NewsCBA to support barristers who boycott flexible courts
Francis FitxGibbon QC says scheme is ’fundamentally flawed’.
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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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NewsPublic considers barristers 'too expensive' for family advice, regulator finds
Just one in ten family law clients choose to go directly to a barrister for advice, partly due to a widespread belief that barristers charge more than solicitors.
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NewsBar regulator urged to drop ban on LGBT barrister data
Rules preventing chambers publishing diversity figures on members’ sexuality have come under fire.
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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.