All articles by Gazette reporter – Page 8
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NewsLitigation specialist Dixon joins presidential ranks
Brett Dixon elected as deputy vice president of the Law Society, becoming president in 2026.
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NewsDisruptor chambers hails ‘new dawn’ for bar recruitment
The Barrister Group has taken on 10 pupils, which the privately equity-funded business claims is a record.
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NewsNew chief executive for Legal Services Board
Craig Westwood is currently director of policy and comms at the Electoral Commission.
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NewsBar watchdog handed extra powers
BSB will be able to impose interim curbs on a barrister’s freedom to practise where misconduct has been found.
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News'Get-rich-quick' claims dismissed as hopeless and abusive
Master says near-identical financial claims gave the appearance of deceit and contempt of court.
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NewsCapacity boost for Fleetwood after Blackpool court condemned
Two new courtrooms earmarked for Nightingale court after concrete problem closed Blackpool.
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NewsLimitation period set to remain in child sexual abuse claims
MoJ rejects inquiry's recommendation that three-year restriction be abolished - but wants to reverse burden of proof.
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NewsRestrictions imposed on legal assistant over missing client funds
Solicitors Regulation Authority bars former legal assistant from working in the profession.
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NewsSRA warns of ‘improper practices’ in mass claims sector
Warning notice and guidance follows discussions with financial services regulators.
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News21st century justice: Society proposes publicly funded online legal guidance tool
Interim report of 21st Century Justice Project lists 'actionable simple ways' to future-proof justice system.
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NewsGovernment reviewer hails ‘enormous benefits’ of early disclosure for criminal justice
Jonathan Fisher KC publishes preliminary findings of Home Office-commissioned review of disclosure and fraud offences.
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NewsIn-house dilemmas: Society seeks input from practitioners
New Law Society resource, the ethical practice framework, will help in-house lawyers navigate challenges.
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NewsSRA to update SLAPPs guidance following file review
Law firms need 'checks and balances' when instructing third parties such as PR firms and private investigators, regulator says.
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NewsYouGov Legal Needs survey suggests solicitors losing market share
One in seven blamed their legal problem on the cost-of-living crisis - and one in 20 on Brexit, quadrennial bellwether also finds.
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NewsLaw Society consults on 5% PC fee rise
Representative body proposes a £4.20 increase in its call on the annual charge - but the SRA has yet to show its hand.
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NewsWage bill rise pares profits at Travers Smith
City firm’s trading surplus fell from £75m in 2022 to £65m as staff salaries surged.
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News‘Enough is enough’: Law Society Council member for criminal defence quits sector
Notion that Britain has best legal system is now ‘laughable’, says Ben Brown in caustic valedictory message.
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NewsPartner promotions dip at Linklaters and TLT - but Fieldfisher bucks trend
Linklaters is second magic circle firm to announce a fall in new partner appointments, after Slaughter and May.
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NewsMacfarlanes partner appointments down on last two years
Holborn, London-headquartered firm makes up six, the fewest since 2021.
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NewsLaw Society issues guidance on SRA fining powers
Chancery Lane 'seriously concerned about the SRA acting as investigator, prosecutor and judge'.