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26 June 2008
Issue: 7327 / Categories: Legal News , Legal services , Profession
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Good work

In brief

Nominations for the Junior Lawyers Division (JLD) 10th annual Pro Bono Awards have been opened. Previously known as the Young Solicitors Group Awards, the awards recognise the work of students, trainees and junior solicitors in providing free legal services to help disadvantaged people. Discretionary cash prizes of up to £1,000 are available to support the pro bono projects of the winners. Go to www.lawsociety. org.uk/juniorlawyers.

Issue: 7327 / Categories: Legal News , Legal services , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Flint Bishop—Charlotte Harris

Flint Bishop—Charlotte Harris

Sheffield expansion continues with appointment of commercial property partner

Browne Jacobson—Paul Duggan

Browne Jacobson—Paul Duggan

Browne Jacobson strengthens banking and finance practice with latest partner appointment Paul Duggan

Ward Hadaway—Chris Piggott

Ward Hadaway—Chris Piggott

Employment partner joins Ward Hadaway

NEWS
Mr Justice Nicklin’s decision to order costs on an indemnity basis may be a ‘significant win’ but it’s still ‘far from game, set and match’ for Associated Newspapers, a former costs judge has said
The Law Society RFC Festival of Sport returns next month, bringing together legal and financial services professionals for one of the sector’s largest annual sporting events
Legal aid deserts leave almost one in four without adequate access to justice
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has warned solicitors and law firms that using artificial intelligence does not alter their professional obligations, amid concerns over inaccurate legal material and client confidentiality
Can a meticulously maintained spreadsheet turn a couple’s informal financial arrangements into legally enforceable obligations? 
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