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New year welcomed by new solicitors - Solicitors Journal
21 hours ago · Scotland’s legal sector marked the new year with the formal admission of 103 new solicitors during dual ceremonies in Edinburgh’s historic Signet Library. The events, organised by the Law Society of Scotland, saw President Susan Murray present certificates of enrolment, with numbers approaching ...
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Jan 1, 2025 · Linzi Bull, a Partner and Head of Modern Families at Penningtons Manches Cooper, looks in detail at the new guidance from the Family Justice Council and whether it is likely to address the issues relating to cases involving allegations of alienating behaviour Following the government’s decision to ...
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Nov 22, 2024 · SJ Interview: Simon Slater and Emma Thompson Emma Thompson, Partner and Head of Employment, and Simon Slater, Non-Executive Chair of Thackray Williams, share how their firm transitioned from a small high street law firm into a medium-sized LLP and an aspiring Top 200 UK firm.
Legal profession independence safeguarded in Scotland
2 days ago · The Scottish Government has removed controversial proposals for direct political control over Scottish solicitors from the Legal Services Regulation Bill, preserving the independence of the legal profession and the rule of law, the Law Society of Scotland has confirmed. Initially published in 2023 ...
Barbados defends cybercrime bill successfully - Solicitors Journal
2 days ago · In 2021, the Government of Barbados initiated efforts to create a robust legislative framework to combat the rise in cybercrime targeting its citizens. The result, the Cybercrime Bill, is now before Parliament after three years of collaboration with domestic and international experts and extensive ...
Addison Lee drivers win worker status - Solicitors Journal
Jan 9, 2025 · In a landmark decision, an Employment Tribunal has ruled that all Addison Lee drivers are classified as workers, entitling them to workers' rights and backdated compensation for holiday pay and loss of earnings. The case, brought by 700 drivers represented by Leigh Day lawyers, culminates years of ...
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Solicitor-client disputes remain largely unresolved
Dec 4, 2024 · Disputes between solicitors and their clients over legal costs remain prevalent, with few Costs Lawyers reporting a significant reduction following the Court of Appeal’s 2022 Belsner ruling, according to the latest survey by the Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL).. The poll of 103 members – around 20% of the ACL’s membership – revealed that only 12% of respondents had observed fewer ...