Headlines – Page 840
-
News‘John Lewis’ law firm doubles all-staff bonus
Stephens Scown awards £3,000 annual bonus after adopting a shared-ownership model last year.
-
NewsBSB breaks ranks in calling for ban on McKenzie fees
Bar regulator stands apart from the LSB and SRA in calling for a ban on McKenzie friends charging for legal activities.
-
NewsValue of completed M&A deals hits pre-crisis high
But City lawyers say the value of new deals has fallen in the past few months over Brexit fears.
-
NewsLegal aid applications shut down for online tweaks
Legal Aid Agency to make several changes to electronic application form ahead of mandatory use from 4 July.
-
NewsBriggs: online courts will not offer second-class legal service
‘I am not looking at this as creating a lawyer-free zone,’ says judge charged with civil justice review.
-
NewsSuspended sentence for juror who researched defendant
Solicitor general warns jurors about their responsibilities after two are found guilty of contempt of court.
-
NewsSnap consultation on criminal legal aid contracts
Legal Aid Agency offers to extend current contingency contracts while it consults with representative bodies.
-
NewsProfessional bodies round on paid McKenzie friends
Law Society and Bar Council seek to block perception that McKenzie friends are ‘quasi-regulated’.
-
NewsBrexit risks ‘disruption and confusion’ in family law – Bar Council
A report from the Bar Council says that EU measures have had a ‘beneficial’ impact on family law.
-
NewsProven fraud costing motorists £4 a year, say claimants
Campaigners say insurers distort figures by including suspected fraud in overall data.
-
NewsManchester lawyers agree location for advice hub
Steering group hoping to attract solicitors willing to do pro bono work.
-
NewsWithy King targets new markets after City merger
Linkup with Royds will place combined firm in the UK top 100.
-
NewsCourt of Appeal ruling boosts bar’s direct access scheme
Bar Council said the victory shows that direct access can be an ‘effective means for resolving disputes’.
-
NewsCase dismissed against author of damning expert witness report
Disciplinary panel throws out allegations about research on the family courts conducted by Professor Jane Ireland.
-
NewsNew protocol for criminal defence on prosecution ‘failures’
Guide will help practitioners advise clients where disclosure by prosecution is inadequate or late.
-
NewsSumption warns against ‘insular’ attitude of specialisation
Supreme Court judge says practice of law should involve applying common techniques and instincts.
-
NewsOlswang tight-lipped as two law firms reveal BHS fees
International firm says legal privilege and client confidentiality prevent it from giving details.
-
NewsPartner profits up 8.7% at Fieldfisher
International firm in bullish mood following growth in profits and revenues.
-
NewsBanks ‘breach natural justice’ to thwart mis-selling claims
Banks that mis-sold hedging products have avoided billions in compensation payouts by acting as 'judge and jury' on claims, lawyers allege.
-
NewsOpen thread: how would you reform the homebuying system?
With the government set to review the process, how would you shake up the system?