All articles by Jemma Slingo – Page 29
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NewsDeveloper stung by high-interest loan loses case against solicitors
NDH Properties Limited accused Leeds-based firm of professional negligence.
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NewsStudent's tribunal claim against law school thrown out by Court of Appeal
University of Law was accused of discrimination by a former masters’ student.
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NewsFieldfisher lays off secretaries and PAs
City firm says there is now ‘less demand for administrative support’.
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NewsIBA 2020: Poor countries should take legal advice about Chinese investment
Belt and Road Initiative could expose countries to unsustainable debt and pollution, conference hears.
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NewsBusiness insurance battle begins in Supreme Court
Case will determine whether small to medium sized businesses receive insurance pay-outs in wake of Covid-19.
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NewsReed Smith apologises for handling of Elphicke harassment allegations
Firm says the way it dealt with allegations against disgraced former partner in 2005 did not meet its standards.
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NewsNews focus: Courts recovery plan - progress report
HMCTS is ramping up court capacity amid the huge disruption caused by Covid-19. But the recovery plan is coming in for criticism, as the LCJ urges the government to be ‘realistic’ about funding.
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NewsTop law school reassures students following backlash over online teaching
Bar school students at BPP were told teaching would remain online all of next term.
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NewsCriminal justice plight ‘vastly improved’ after 60% conviction drop
First official statistics since pandemic show the number of people dealt with by the criminal justice system fell by 15% in a year.
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NewsIBA 2020: Rule of law 'at greater risk than ever', says Law Society president
'As with any rushed decision-making, things can go seriously wrong', David Greene tells conference.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell sheds 46 staff in digital drive
Firm says 110 employees could have lost their jobs.
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NewsCity firms too impressed by Russell Group degrees, says mobility group
Social Mobility Foundation claims blind recruitment could improve legal sector.
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NewsBSB spent £250k on faulty bar school exams
Regulator appoints independent reviewer to investigate assessment fiasco.
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NewsSQE candidates 'unlikely' to get loans, says super-regulator
Graduates could save £8,000 on course fees, according to analysis by the Legal Services Board.
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NewsSolicitor MP blasts probate service in Westminster debate
System has deteriorated in past two years despite heavy investment, government told.
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NewsNiche litigation funder celebrates bumper lockdown
Insolvency specialist predicts busy caseload after furlough scheme ends.
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NewsShoosmiths cuts 43 jobs despite strong performance
Firm says it discovered more efficient ways of working during lockdown.
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NewsExtended operating hours to continue until April
Capacity of civil courts under growing pressure, says HMCTS.
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NewsReserve training contracts for disabled, says Law Society
Disability is falling behind other protected characteristics, professional body claims.
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NewsIBA 2020: Robots don black cap for lower court judges
Judges in lower courts could be phased out and replaced by computers, conference hears.