Headlines – Page 917
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NewsHigh Court judgment slates ‘grossly excessive’ fees
Arguments in judicial review case described as ‘diffuse and frankly confusing’.
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NewsGove to pursue urgent reform of ‘dysfunctional’ courts
Lord chancellor to press ahead with changes advocated earlier this year by Sir Brian Leveson.
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NewsCourts set for vulnerable witness reform
Senior judges reveal timetables for addressing vulnerability in criminal and civil justice systems.
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NewsWe cannot fight solicitors’ battles for you – bar
Criminal Bar Association responds to criticism after its decision not to pursue direct action over legal aid contracts.
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NewsHMCTS reveals plans to cut 400 court jobs
Reduction in posts to come through staff choosing to leave and a ‘voluntary exit scheme’.
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NewsFirm denies wrongdoing after solicitor fraud charges
Chambers Solicitors says it will ‘vigorously contest’ charges brought against two practitioners.
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NewsLegal aid ballot extended as opposition to CBA retreat grows
Ballot inviting lawyers to refuse work in protest at cuts to legal aid has been extended to Thursday in light of the bar’s decision not to take direct action.
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NewsProfits soar by one-third at Pinsent Masons
International firm reports PEP up 32.8% to £538,000.
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NewsBar’s client account fund to cut fees to attract solicitors
Escrow account aims to become the ‘service of choice for legal professionals’.
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NewsCriminal solicitors berate bar retreat
Tony Cross will have ‘some explaining to do to those of his members who voted for no returns’.
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NewsCity lawyers deny using ‘poshness test’
Chief executive of the City of London Law Society dismisses research that suggests firms are excluding the working class.
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News‘Settled statute book’ vital for Wales – Huckle
Welsh government’s senior legal authority says the assembly government should take an active approach to legal matters ahead of any agreement to create a formal separate jurisdiction.
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UN probes civil legal aid cuts
A women’s charity has appealed for information about the impact of civil legal aid cuts on victims of violence ahead of a UN inspection of whether the UK is complying with its international obligations.
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NewsMagna Carta for schools
Veteran opinion pollster visited Chancery Lane last week to speak to junior lawyers about his project to take Magna Carta to schools.
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NewsNew financial list for complex cases
The ‘financial list’ would provide a specialist dispute resolution forum in the face of competition from centres such as Dubai and Singapore.
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NewsOmbudsman ordered to cut costs and improve satisfaction
Legal Services Board cites instability as a cause for concern.
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NewsLegal aid contracting stalls in three areas
Insufficient bids for new duty provider contracts in Devon and Cornwall, Isle of Wight and part of Wales.
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NewsBar should share risk on unpaid fees – Society
Law Society responds to Bar Standards Board consultation on the ‘cab rank rule’.
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NewsCoA overturns family ruling after ‘wholly unacceptable’ delay
Court of Appeal upholds challenge against ‘substantially delayed’ judgment.
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NewsSupreme Court opens costs appeal against negligent firm
Trustee allowed to pursue claim for costs free from liability of previous legal action.