Headlines – Page 681
-
NewsGlobal legal profession warned of 'ominous challenges'
World’s largest gathering of lawyers opens in Sydney.
-
NewsRyanair fights allegations of unfair interference in delay claims
Claims firm alleges Ryanair has contacted customers directly after it initiated their claims.
-
News'Flagship' court plan for City of London
Proposed Square Mile judicial centre would replace all current court services apart from the Old Bailey.
-
NewsNews focus: Tories strike conciliatory notes on justice
Although there was no suggestion of a revolution in law and justice policy at the Conservative party conference, the mood music struck a more conciliatory note
-
NewsA dash of Kipling
Lord chancellor David Lidington poses at the entrance of the Royal Courts of Justice with Sir Ian Burnett before the latter’s swearing in as the new lord chief justice. The ceremony was held on the first day of the new legal year, along with the swearing in of Lady Hale ...
-
NewsCompliance rate improves among legal aid firms
LAA chief hears plea for ‘reasonable and proportionate’ contract management process.
-
NewsStudy backs damages cuts to save NHS from costs crisis
Review finds the cost of claims is rising by 10% every year and per head costs twice as much as in the USA.
-
NewsPI firm braces for 'seismic change' with management cuts
Yorkshire firm Minster making plans to adapt to automated system for handling claims.
-
NewsBrexit: thinktank sets out Court of Justice options
CJEU would not be neutral in resolving future disputes, warns Institute for Government.
-
NewsBar to consult on scrapping LGBT reporting restrictions
Regulator says current rules have resulted in ’very low disclosure’ of sexual orientation.
-
NewsDon't penalise duty solicitor firms acting in good faith, Society tells LAA
Chancery Lane expresses concern over interpretation of 14-hour requirement to tackle 'ghost' solicitors.
-
NewsUK looks to Singapore to inspire court reform
Campaign to promote legal services hears how UK could ’work with’ tech-leading jurisdiction.
-
NewsLaw firms lead the way as family-friendly employers
Crown Prosecution Service and Ministry of Justice also make work-life balance charity's top 30.
-
NewsGoing west: Simmons & Simmons eyes Irish office post-Brexit
International firm is third City firm to announce plans to open in Irish capital.
-
NewsHigh Court rejects assisted death judicial review for second time
Disappointed campaigners highlight confirmation that the court has the authority to declare law incompatible with human rights.
-
NewsOur legal services are 'GREAT', UK tells Singapore
Government campaign promotes England and Wales (and Edinburgh) as jurisdictions of choice.
-
-
News
Court confusion adds to homelessness risk for vulnerable clients
Government says Lambeth County Court will temporarily stay open as a hearings-only centre.
-
NewsLitigation funder eyes Asian market with $150m investment
Australia-based company to fund litigation in Asia, Australia, Canada and Europe.
-
NewsConservatives: Scepticism over plea for no-fault divorce
Packed fringe meeting hears strong opinions on both sides of the argument.