All articles by Gazette reporter – Page 22
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NewsDelivering justice 'ever more difficult' - LCJ signs off after 'nine years of austerity'
Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd says his final year has been the hardest - citing the impact of dilapidated courts, low judicial morale and delays.
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NewsInsurers toast new discount rate plans
Rate will be based on ‘low risk’ investments and reviewed every three years, lord chancellor announces.
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NewsProfits up 16% at Anthony Collins
Birmingham based firm benefits from strong growth across housing, local government, health and social care.
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NewsClaim over 'Find a Solicitor' fraudster to go to trial
Court of Appeal rejects Law Society’s attempt to overturn judge's refusal to strike out liability claim resulting from a conveyancing fraud.
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NewsNo announcement on tribunal fee refunds until September
’Detailed arrangements’ are yet to be finalised.
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NewsFisher Meredith name disappears on £9m London merger
Acquisition of Fisher Meredith by Bishop & Sewell begin combined operation today.
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NewsAG's office pays men £25,000 more than women
Guardian report shows gender pay gap widening in some government departments.
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NewsEmployment claims stayed by order following landmark fees ruling
Venerable employment lawyer Stefan Cross QC has dubbed the decision ‘extraordinary’ and ‘opaque’.
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NewsEx-KWM staff 'offered £4k each' over redundancy consultation
’Technical breach’ of consultation process confirmed by administrators.
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NewsShortlist unveiled for 11th Excellence Awards
Awards recognise the commitment, enthusiasm and passion that solicitors dedicate to serving their clients.
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NewsAXA and Aviva defy 'compensation culture' to boost profits
Insurers shrug off change to discount rate affecting personal injury compensation payments
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NewsInsurer RSA buoyant despite discount rate hit
RSA has become the second motor insurer in a week to post a hefty rise in first-half profits and shareholder dividend, despite taking a hit from the revised discount rate used to calculate personal injury compensation payments. RSA group booked a £42m net charge for the first six months relating ...
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NewsDirect Line shrugs off discount rate to post bumper profits
Discount rate review decision imminent as one of UK’s top motor insurers reports bumper surplus and hikes shareholder dividend on back of higher premiums.
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NewsLaw firm urges action on use of ‘pet solicitors’ in property purchases
Early response to leasehold reform consultation argues independence is compromised by links to developers.
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NewsSociety: legal services data overload could mislead clients
Forcing firms to publish a raft of information without proper context has the potential to mislead clients, president says.
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NewsNew faces on Law Society Council
Eight new members, including five women, appointed following contested elections.
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NewsPEP up at Freshfields but income stagnates
Magic circle firm had a ’solid’ year amid challenging market conditions.
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NewsNews focus: What made it into the Queen's speech - and what didn't
A hung parliament resulted in a predicted cull of Conservative manifesto pledges. We take a look at legislation affecting solicitors which survived in last week’s Queen’s speech.
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NewsSociety plans 4% cut to individual fee
The Law Society plans to cut the individual practising fee once again next year. For 2017/18 Chancery Lane is seeking views on a fee of £278, a reduction of £12. Council meets on 5 July to discuss and agree final budget proposals. Writing in today’s Gazette, president Robert Bourns says ...
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NewsEuropean court deals blow to law firm rescue vehicle
CJEU ruling on employee rights will make pre-pack administrations less attractive.