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. ...News In Brief
Employment tops list
Employment problems accounted for a fifth of enquiries made to solicitors last year, according to find-a-solicitor service Contact Law. The network received more enquiries relating to employment than any other area of the law in 2011. Family law enquiries were the second most common, accounting for 16%; wills accounted for less than 2% of calls. Family justice response Strengthening shared parenting after divorce, and speeding up care and adoption cases are among ‘ambiti...More news:
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