All articles by Jemma Slingo – Page 55
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NewsDry January as juniors ban alcohol from events
Hat-making could replace champagne receptions as Junior Lawyers Division begins drive to change drinking habits.
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NewsVeganism judgment doesn’t change employment law, expert notes
An employment tribunal rules that ethical veganism is a philosophical belief that should be protected under the Equality Act.
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NewsProbate offices at risk of imminent closure
The government could shut down almost all of its probate sub-registries by the end of March, subject to a consultation.
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NewsNew Year honours: MBE for Midlands Law Society executive
Christl Hughes, former chair of SBA The Solicitors’ Charity, has been recognised for her services to equality and charity.
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NewsSFO convictions dwindle as caseload shrinks
Serious Fraud Office brought just five successful prosecutions in 2019, as it continues to drop investigations without charge.
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NewsGlobal profession speaks out over Azerbaijani lawyer’s suspension
International Bar Association says the Azerbaijani bar is ‘systematically undermining the legal profession’.
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NewsLong-serving solicitor fined for attaching wrong map to application
Lesley Charne Seifert, who was admitted over 40 years ago, was ordered to pay £3,000.
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NewsBugging of in-house solicitor's calls revealed in Court of Appeal judgment
Privileged conversations between an in-house solicitor and a Pinsent Masons lawyer were recorded over two months.
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News'Up a down escalator' - family chief speaks out over pressure on courts
Figures suggest that a third of separating couples turn to the family court to resolve child custody issues.
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NewsBaker McKenzie hearing adjourned until end of April
Firm’s former head of HR will face the tribunal next spring having been unable to attend much of this month’s hearing.
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NewsWhite & Case gender pay gap shrinks – but remains over 60%
Female employees and partners at White & Case earn 62.2% less than men at the firm, on average.
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NewsKeynote speech at China law conference pulled by censors
President of the Union Internationale des Avocats was due to talk about the rule of law.
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NewsEco scam solicitor ordered to pay £3m or face more time behind bars
Rodney Whiston-Dew was part of a five-man group which stole £20m of investors’ money.
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NewsSenior 'subverted process', Baker's London boss tells tribunal
SDT hears cross-examination of partner who investigated allegations of misconduct.
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NewsBPP law school dean resigns as director in boardroom shake-up
Andrew Chadwick will continue as dean of BPP’s law school in the new year, the university says.
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NewsKPMG Law expands in China with Shanghai firm opening
Shanghai SF Lawyers will offer domestic Chinese legal advice.
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NewsPost Office ‘attacked and disparaged’ sub postmasters, judge finds
Sixth judgment of marathon litigation accuses network of ‘institutional obstinacy’ over Horizon computer system.
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NewsPost Office IT contractor faces prosecution after judge's 'grave concerns' about evidence
Evidence from Fujitsu employees in mammoth Post Office litigation has been referred to the director of public prosecutions.
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NewsFirm-wide gender pay gap widens slightly at Linklaters
Magic circle firm reports that ‘the most significant cause of our gender pay gap remains unchanged’.
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NewsStock exchange: MJ Hudson raises £31.4m as Gateley continues acquisition spree
Alternative business structure joins firms going public to raise funds for expansion plans.