Headlines – Page 1006
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NewsSaatchi’s cancer treatment bill divides opinion
Former lord chief justice Lord Woolf writes in support of medical innovation bill, but concerns are raised across professions.
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NewsCivil Justice Council explores online dispute resolution
Richard Susskind to chair a working group looking at how eBay-style techniques can be used for civil disputes of less than £25,000.
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NewsCPS London shows ‘lack of grip’, says inspection
The performance of the CPS in London has dropped over the past two years, despite falling workloads.
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NewsFormer SRA chief moves to financial complaints
Townsend will take on post of complaints commissioner from next week.
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NewsQuindell starts legal action against investor
Value in the company fell on the AIM stock exchange after publication by Gotham City Research.
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NewsAviva admits just one in 50 claims is fraudulent
Firm says cost of motor insurance fraud is rising despite low numbers of fraudulent claims.
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NewsBourns for Law Society deputy VP
Robert Bourns will take up the post in July and is due to become president in 2016.
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NewsPaddington Law Centre relocates to tighten belt
Contrary to reports, the 40-year-old centre is not closing but moving premises to save money.
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NewsCanadian firm opens outlet at retail giant Walmart
Founders Lena Koke and Mark Morris have pledged to open another three outlets in Walmart stores in Toronto.
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NewsLondon Legal Walk calling on 10,000 lawyers
The tenth annual legal walk will take place on 19 May.
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NewsBudget delay ‘trivial’, rules High Court
Judge suggests consequences for filing late budgets are now ‘extremely severe’.
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NewsPI claims will return to pre-Jackson levels – defendant firm
Keoghs' director of counter-fraud strategy says not enough has been done to deter the ‘have a go’ approach.
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News81-year-old caught up in protest remains in custody
Harry Harrison’s pro bono bail application has been adjourned to Thursday.
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NewsWomen partner promotions double at magic circle
Of the 80 partner promotions across five firms, 24 went to women this year.
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NewsQuindell fights back after investor’s note sends shares tumbling
Listed company seeking legal advice over dossier on its financial success.
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NewsInsolvency body pleads for Jackson exemption to stay
R3 says research proves small claims against insolvent businesses will be prevented if recoverability abolished.
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NewsLaw Society of Scotland enters CBI referendum storm
Society to protect impartial position on Scottish independence.
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NewsRegulator suspends QASA registration as challenge rumbles on
A renewed application for permission to appeal the dismissal of the judicial review has been listed for 9 May.
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NewsSavile victims urged to make claims within six weeks
Nine law firms named as potential advisers for claimants to the television presenter’s charitable trust.
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NewsUnrepresented parties become the majority in family cases
Data shows marked increase as reforms to family courts come in to effect.