County court shake-up plans dubbed a ‘missed opportunity’
Monday, 13 February 2012 The government has come under fire from all sides ...0 Comments
Mesothelioma ruling opens way to higher payouts for elderly
Monday, 13 February 2012 Elderly victims of mesothelioma could be entitled ...Profits up in Scotland but small firms struggle
Monday, 13 February 2012 The Law Society of Scotland's annual Cost of Time survey has reported the first rise in profitability for law firms north of the bo...PC renewal deadline extended as SRA struggles
Friday, 10 February 2012 The Solicitors Regulation Authority has extended the deadline for practising certificate renewal to the end of February for all solicitors. ...Lawyer In The News
Solicitor won settlement for pensioner in action against Gwent Police
Who? Nogah Ofer, 45, solicitor specialising in actions against the police at London firm Bhatt Murphy. Why is she in the news? Won a £20,000 out-of-court settlement for a 73-year-old client after officers from Gwent Police smashed windows and caused other damage to his car. Retired businessman Robert Whatley was pulled over in his Range Rover for driving without a seatbelt in September 2009. Video footage obtained by the police, but later posted on YouTube, ...More news:
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