All articles by Chloe Smith – Page 22
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NewsSuper-regulator prepares in case BSB ‘falls short of expectations’
The LSB is preparing to assess the bar regulator’s compliance after it missed its first deadline to review its continued regulation of the ‘cab rank’ rule.
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NewsBarrister suspended from public access work for holding client money
Oliver White, a barrister at 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square, has been banned for six months after holding £5,000 for his client.
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NewsSnooping safeguards should protect legal privilege – review
A report on British data law recommends special considerations when requiring communications information from lawyers.
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NewsSupreme Court divorce case to set dishonesty precedent
Two ex-wives appeared in the Supreme Court after they said they were duped into accepting ‘unfair’ divorce settlements.
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NewsEx-Dewey partner not 'naive' consumer in Barclays loan case
Entertainment lawyer described as an 'unreliable witness' as he is ordered to repay a loan of $540,000.
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NewsBanks’ global legal spend hits £200bn
Survey of 16 global banks shows legal costs have risen by almost a fifth since last year.
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NewsFirms alarmed by visa levy
Immigration measures announced in the Queen’s speech have alarmed the City amid fears that increasing regulatory burdens could make it harder to hire overseas talent.
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Nottingham firm signs up with bar regulator
Husband and wife ran Invictus Legal as a solicitors’ firm for five years, before opting to set up a new company as a Bar Standards Board-regulated entity.
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NewsTop-100 firms enjoy 6.3% rise in fee income
Law firms expect growth to continue next year – but worries persist over profitability.
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NewsA&O brings in bonus pot to take on US rivals
The magic circle firm made the change to lockstep as top UK firms seek to compete with their US counterparts.
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NewsMoJ hit with further £249m of cuts
Ministry of Justice among the departments facing the deepest cuts after the chancellor pledged to find £3bn in savings this year.
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NewsBSB plans to drop mandatory CPD hours
Regulator is proposing to abolish the requirement for barristers with over three years’ practising experience to complete mandatory 12 hours of CPD.
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NewsHigh growth in City as skilled jobs stay in London
Over the next debate the legal and accounting sector is set to create almost 5,000 jobs in the City.
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NewsNo anti-father bias in family courts, research finds
Men and women have similar success rates when applying to get access to their children in family courts, according to a study of 200 cases.
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NewsChinese-owned ABS sets up in London
Yangtze Law aims to capitalise on the increasing number of Chinese companies looking for foreign investment.
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NewsCity firm announces first articled apprenticeship
Mayer Brown becomes the first City firm to offer the alternative route to qualification.
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NewsFlight delay compensation firm becomes ABS
FairPlane approved seven months after a landmark ruling opened the way to a wave of claims against airlines.
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NewsCourtroom abuse sparks new McKenzie friend fears
Judicial consultation imminent amid concerns that McKenzie friends ‘are cannibalising work that the bar should be doing’.
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NewsMoJ accelerates court Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi will be available in all magistrates’ and Crown courts by October – after 18 months of work.
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NewsLondon firms moving fee-earners to regions – report
Despite a booming market for London legal offices, the northshoring wave continues.