Headlines – Page 325
-
NewsSolicitor leaves private practice to start ‘more ethical’ business
Court of Protection lawyer launched not-for-profit company last month.
-
NewsYouTube growing in popularity as law firm marketing tool
Social media research shows LinkedIn remains platform of choice.
-
NewsMishcon joins forces with top-200 firm to create innovation business
New combination with Taylor Vinters will extend both firms’ commitment to tech start-ups.
-
News‘Check your clients’ - Insurer’s plea to PI lawyers after fraudster jailed
Londoner had taken legitimate claims and arranged for fraudulent claimants to be added as passengers.
-
NewsThree law firm leaders cash in minority stake to share £7m windfall
Trio sell Keystone shares as value of the company reaches all-time high.
-
NewsSolicitor claims discrimination against SRA over epic 15-year dispute
Michael Casson brought claims of age, race and religious discrimination against the regulator.
-
NewsReform law on 'digital assets', probate lawyers urge
Study finds there is a lack of clarity around property rights relating to digital assets such as emails and cryptocurrencies.
-
NewsTreasury 'could save £4bn next year' supporting free legal advice
Detailed economic research published ahead of autumn spending review.
-
NewsCourt rules claimant was exaggerating but not fundamentally dishonest
Judge rejects that exaggeration was ‘conscious’ and upholds damages and costs award.
-
NewsVos: Lawyers like remote hearings because they earn more
Master of the Rolls says Zoom hearings have worked but are not a long-term solution.
-
NewsNews focus: Data protection reform - a bonfire, or building back better?
Government plans to streamline the data protection regime aim to foster innovation in the sector, but have also reignited concerns about automated data processing and the erosion of rights.
-
NewsFirms offered lower PII premiums for security tech
Offer from leading professional indemnity insurer is on condition firms use specific system for verifying client identities.
-
NewsMishcon verdict delayed by weeks after SDT time runs out
Parties made final submissions on the fourth and final day of the allocated time.
-
NewsNew ministerial team named at MoJ
Appointees appear to be rising Conservative stars - but with few legal qualifications.
-
NewsJudgment reserved in solicitor-judge disability discrimination case
Having looked at submissions and evidence, tribunal says case merits decision in writing.
-
NewsSRA wins more government lawtech cash
Award of £168,000 from business department will go to improving legal access within local communities.
-
NewsPrince Philip's will to be sealed for 90 years, family court rules after secret hearing
Sir Andrew McFarlane reveals that he is custodian of a safe containing 30 sealed Royal wills.
-
NewsLandmark LGBT+ survey reveals workplace challenges
Lack of visible role models identified as one of several pressing issues in Law Society report.
-
NewsGovernment plans bonfire of retained EU law
'We must now revisit this huge, but for us, anomalous, category of law,' minister tells Lords.
-
NewsCourt rejects Slater and Gordon bid to end costs recovery cases
Judge also orders standard disclosure in major victory for lawyers trying to claw back costs.