Headlines – Page 1005
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News‘School-leavers only’ pledge by latest ABS
New fixed-fee entrant Riverview Law takes another step into the legal services market.
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NewsKeep up fight against EU transaction tax, says Society
European Court of Justice has thrown out a UK challenge to the measure.
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NewsJudicial review curbs under parliamentary fire
The Joint Committee on Human Rights has said the reforms are unjustified and undermine the rule of law.
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NewsLSB chair bows out with splenetic attack on legal ‘trade unions’
David Edmonds calls for single regulator, but the bar's Deech derides proposal for body ‘staffed by quango kings and queens in the pocket of government’.
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NewsTake divorce out of judges’ hands – Munby
The head of the family division sets out ideas to reform the family justice system.
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NewsPM’s brother calls for stay in case hit by protest
Alex Cameron appeared pro bono to argue that five defendants charged with fraud cannot receive a fair trial.
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NewsHudson: unrated indemnity insurers not an automatic risk
The Law Society has called for talks with Yorkshire Building Society to discuss its plans to remove law firms from its panel.
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NewsDavenport Lyons bought after entering administration
Accountant Baker Tilly is acting as joint administrator after Davenport Lyons went into administration on Friday.
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NewsCouncils look to ABS status for survival
Snapshot poll of councils shows a significant number are considering the option in the face of cuts.
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NewsSRA set for insurance rethink
Regulator wants to counter the perception that it is ‘indifferent’ to small firms.
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NewsEnvironmental case to invoke EU convention
Residents are contesting a council’s decision to sign over green belt to QPR.
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NewsBig-spending criminal bar ‘ruining itself’, warns silk
Chambers could cut costs by 20%, silk tells Gazette.
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NewsFirm acts pro bono for 81-year-old hit by protest
Octogenarian who spent 13 days in custody released on bail. He denies a murder charge.
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Family court reforms criticised
Wide-ranging changes, including the introduction of compulsory mediation information sessions, were extended nationally last week.
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Rethink call over entity-based regulation
The Law Society has called for the SRA to rethink a proposal to exempt some foreign European firms.
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National legal event
The event combines an exhibition with a conference for solicitors and other legal professionals.
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Student costs blow
Paul Crawford, who took Newcastle University to judicial review, must pay the defendant’s costs.