Criminal bar unfurls strike banner
Friday, 18 May 2012 Nine out of 10 criminal barristers are prepared to take direct action in protest against low and late payments, a survey by the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) has revealed as their leader for the first time sanctions ‘strike’ action. CBA chair Max Hill QC will tell members today: ‘The time has come to bypass our political masters. If they...9 Comments
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Travellers, homelessness and bricks and mortar
Thursday, 17 May 2012 Basildon Borough Council did not act unlawfully when offering bricks and mortar accommodation to homeless former Dale Farm travellers. So found the Court of Appeal on 21 March 2012 in Sheridan and others v Basildon Borough Council [2012] EWCA Civ 335, which also usefully considered the extent of a housing authority’s homelessness duties in this c... More In Practice...In Business
The value of nostalgia explained
Thursday, 10 May 2012 Nostalgia - an incredibly powerful feeling, but also a potential money-making machine as the runaway success of childhood brands so often shows. Many brands have come to realise the potency of nostalgia and the potential value it can add to their brand - both in terms of upping the numbers when it comes to mergers and acquisitions, and in terms of ... More In Business...More news:
Pro bono no substitute for legal aid - Wotton
Friday, 18 May 2012 Lawyers need to do more to bridge the gaps in access to justice caused by legal aid reforms, the Law Society president told an international...Djanogly dismisses calls for Scottish-style deal on pleural plaques
Friday, 18 May 2012 Justice minister Jonathan Djanogly has ruled out a change in the law on compensation for pleural plaques - despite admitting flaws in the cu...- Trainee minimum dumped in 'partial deregulation'
- Stobart offers pay-as-you-go barristers - but no plans to be ABS
- CoA judge raps defendant for spurning mediation
- News focus: progress report on legal profession
- Sky targets new court filming rights
- ALS interpreters contract facing renewed scrutiny
- Government moves to adopt deferred prosecutions
- Hopper: SRA in need of ‘self-audit’ in actions
- SPG conference: 'solicitor' brand still strong, says Fluck
- Mediations on the up, audit reveals
