All articles by Jemma Slingo – Page 45
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News£14bn Mastercard claim not suitable for collective action, Supreme Court hears
Mastercard stresses the enormous scope of the claim, which spans ‘all the sectors of the UK economy’.
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NewsProbate applications halve during lockdown
HMCTS is preparing for a surge in applications for grants of probate once government restrictions are eased.
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NewsJury trials to resume in up to eight courts next week
The Old Bailey, Cardiff, Bristol, Reading, Warwick, Winchester, Manchester Minshull St. and Nottingham are considered suitable.
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NewsMastercard appeal goes before Supreme Court
Five judges will decide whether the biggest damages claim in UK legal history can proceed.
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NewsTaylor Wessing cuts hours and pay
City firm says it is ‘cautiously optimistic’ about future operations.
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NewsLaw school creates coronavirus master’s course
The law and health programme is aimed at both lawyers and doctors.
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News'Justice will collapse': Barristers urged to lobby MPs
‘We need you to help us make the case to government,’ Bar Council tells members.
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NewsProfession welcomes return of jury trials - but warns against court rush
New jury trials are due to begin under ‘special arrangements’, lord chief justice confirms.
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NewsAnglo-Welsh firm grapples with divergent ‘return to work’ rules
Allington Hughes, which has offices and staff in England and Wales, says it is in a ‘very difficult’ position.
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NewsBaker McKenzie: QC calls SRA case ‘unnecessary’
Hearings in long-running disciplinary case against firm and three former executives concluded last week.
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NewsOld Bailey jury trials to resume this week
Social distancing rules will be applied to all participants, with overspill courtrooms for extra space.
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NewsUS class action firm sets sights on Mercedes Benz
Milberg Ltd is taking on UK emissions scandal claims against Daimler AG.
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NewsDAC Beachcroft lays off staff in London and Leeds
Eight employees have been made redundant following a consultation in January.
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NewsBaker McKenzie: QC defends ‘inappropriate’ emails
Messages were taken out of context and out of order, Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal hears.
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NewsULaw offers scholarship for workers hit by pandemic
Up to 10 full fee scholarships are available for those changing careers because of coronavirus.
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NewsBarristers get help for priority Covid testing
Representative body will refer self-employed barristers for Covid-19 tests as if they were employees.
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NewsUpbeat Mishcon picks Singapore for first Asia office
Top-30 firm says Asia is a ‘key growth area for our firm and the world’.
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NewsBaker McKenzie: 'Failed pass' was not professional misconduct, QC says
Many relationships in law firms form between junior and senior colleagues, Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal hears.
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NewsFCA seeks court declaration on business interruption insurance
Law Society will publish guidance about BII in the next two weeks.
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NewsRosenblatt parent group sets up litigation funder
LionFish Litigation Finance will fund high value cases for individuals and law firms.