Last 3 months headlines
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NewsSupreme Court to rule on matrimonial assets
Lawyers say judgment could have ‘significant implications’ for wealthy couples.
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NewsTop-100 firm to give new parents six months' leave on full pay
Foot Anstey says it hopes new and updated policies will help to retain and attract talent to support 'ambitious' growth plans.
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NewsTwo firms to disappear after mergers but staff and offices retained
Talbots Law and HJA confirm geographical expansion through mergers.
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NewsTrump pushes back against executive order injunction
Challenge to appeal court comes as fourth executive order is injuncted by district judge.
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NewsIncome tops £1bn as PEP climbs again at Ashurst
Global firm has grown profits by an average of 8% over nine years of consistent growth.
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NewsIn depth: Family data desert is impeding improvement to court services
MPs hear that the government’s approach to improving family court services for children is being impeded by information gaps and the lack of a joined-up plan to enhance data collection and analysis.
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NewsVictims of crime prefer police action over court, study reveals
Transform Justice makes six recommendations, including that the government publish an out-of-court resolutions strategy.
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NewsLegal watchdog working to end complaint 'inconsistencies'
Ombudsman plans 'model complaints resolution procedure' for firms.
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NewsBarrister who drank alcohol during trial break fined £3,000
Experienced barrister was also ordered to pay £2,670 costs by the Bar Tribunals & Adjudication Service.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency urged to give solicitors more powers
Ten-point set of recommendations to minimise data breach fallout.
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NewsKnights makes another acquisition and adds 33 lawyers
Sussex and Kent firm sells up to consolidator, with three offices to shut.
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NewsFirm breaks £1m PEP mark and renews diversity targets
Chief executive says City outfit 'not the same firm' it was a few years ago.
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NewsPost Office scandal victims urged to report excessive legal fees
'Vast majority' of lawyers not charging for compensation advice, but there are reports of some ‘problematic’ fees.
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NewsM&S sweet sandwich raises VAT question
Will the limited-edition strawberries and cream sandwich be regarded as a staple food and exempt from VAT, or will the standard rate apply?
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NewsFirm takes the leap
Solicitors at Thackray Williams swap work suits for jumpsuits to raise money for charity.
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NewsBarrister suspended over failure to comply with court order
Disciplinary tribunal ordered the lawyer be prevented from practising for 36 months.
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NewsIn depth: Anti-money laundering reform - what changes do solicitors want?
As swingeing fines for non-compliance multiply, the government’s industrial strategy pledges ‘clearer and more proportionate’ anti-money laundering regulations for lawyers. So what needs to change?
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NewsStruck-off solicitor fails in bid to remain anonymous on appeal
Solicitor told court that ‘a struck-off solicitor is a social leper’, but had been 'advertising himself as a legal adviser'.
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NewsHard yards pay off for job-seeker
Thomas Isaac vowed to keep visiting law firm offices in a spiralling radius to deliver his CV until he got a job.
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NewsSix new appeal judges as Lord Justice Birss appointed chancellor
Incoming cohort are all barrister silks.