‘The law supports our case at every turn,' High Court hears as dieselgate case opens
Opening statements in three-month hearing to test whether 'defeat devices' were used to game motor emissions rules.
Time limit for child sexual abuse claims
Personal injury.
Governance and the golden triangle
Local government.
Landmark ruling on government’s 'VIP lanes'
Civil litigation.
In depth: Litigation funders tap private credit market
As more traditional investment sources dry up, litigation funders are seeking to tap the private credit market. But the industry will have to adapt if such capital flows are to endure.
Family firm overturns ombudsman’s £15,700 award
High Court judge reduces the costs awarded to the firm to ‘reflect the court’s disapproval’ of firm’s failure to file relevant evidence at the appropriate time.
Call for intelligence hub to 'prevent another SSB Law'
Legal Services Consumer Panel member says the SRA must change its 'culture of complacency'.
Barrister allowed to return to practice after causing death by dangerous driving
Practitioner was jailed for 23 months over the death of 84-year-old Michael Lupton in Ampleforth, North Yorkshire.
Keep it confidential
Perhaps our most important professional obligation to our clients is to keep their information confidential.
Why we need a child cruelty register
Register would require individuals convicted of specified offences to supply details to the police.
Sparring partners
The chancellor is reportedly poised to raid LLP partners for tens or even hundreds of thousands of pounds by removing their tax breaks. Lawyers are in her crosshairs too.
We do not need to reinvent the wheel to fix the courts crisis
'Courtwatchers' who took part in a Transform Justice project made 18 breathtakingly simple recommendations.
London lawyer fined £17,000 for bad property investment advice
City solicitor also admitted failing to supervise staff member advising on investments.
Stop blaming solicitors for housebuying woes, law firm tells banks
Lenders - not lawyers - are responsible for creating unnecessary problems for movers, says Pall Mall outfit.
PI giant announces Swiss private equity investment
Express Solicitors received the funding from Ufenau Capital Partners to ‘accelerate growth’ in its personal injury work.
Society concerned by tight deadline for fixed costs consultation
Civil Procedure Rule Committee invites feedback for interim implementation stocktake of fixed recoverable costs.
