Last 3 months headlines – Page 1027
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NewsBar urges solicitors to withdraw legal aid tenders
Criminal bar suggests solicitors opposing new contracts are 'all talk'.
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NewsGreek crisis hits international firms
Regulatory duty to ensure safety of client money poses problems for solicitors.
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NewsScots seek to oust Welsh as estate agency watchdogs
Law Society of Scotland fears ABSs will be subject to dual regulation under UK Estate Agents Act.
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NewsLaw firm mergers dip as economy recovers
The number of law firms in England and Wales has remained steady at over 10,300 in 2015, following a steady decline.
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NewsPDS lawyers move in as direct action bites
Legal aid lawyers picket Manchester Magistrates’ Court.
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NewsNew PermSec for MoJ
A barrister who began his career as a Home Office lawyer is to be the next permanent secretary at the Ministry of Justice, the government revealed last week.
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NewsCosts curbs for clin neg confirmed
The government has confirmed that it will seek to legislate on fixed costs for clinical negligence claims worth up to £100,000.
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NewsYour clients: following Stephen Fry in Waitrose
The ‘typical’ user of legal services is financially stable, earns at least £35,000 and is married or living with a partner, the profession was officially informed last week.
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NewsLeave the tab till last
Obiter enjoyed last week’s talk from Mike Scott, partner at Charles Russell Speechlys, about the (sometimes Sisyphean) task of convincing colleagues to worry about costs.
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NewsPlane speaking
HM Courts and Tribunals Service took a dim view last week of lawyers meeting to discuss action against legal aid cuts.
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NewsThe great days of conference
Confession. I miss the style of conferences the Law Society used to hold. I know I railed against them in the past, claiming they were a waste of money, but I miss them.
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NewsClients may get indefinite time limit on legal complaints
New rules will also increase the time limit for consumers to bring a complaint after final contact with provider.
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NewsPractitioner groups condemn attacks on dissenting firms
Firms continuing to take on new legal aid work report 'negative comments' and phone abuse.
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NewsCourt levy U-turn for asbestos victims
Ministry of Justice letter admits ‘regret’ and offers to pay firm's £35,000 costs.
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NewsPractice note issued on duty to vulnerable
Solicitors could face sanctions if they do not comply with principles on dealing with vulnerable clients.
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NewsVara: Opening of Indian legal market now a matter of 'when'
Minister says debate is continuing but the prospects for liberalisation are much greater.
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NewsRedundancies likely as PI giant plans office closures
Thompsons Solicitors says it needs to restructure the business to remain viable and resilient.
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NewsCosts budgeting rules to be disapplied for three months
Clinical negligence claims in London to be granted release to deal with backlog of delays.
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NewsJudge cleared of misconduct over 'Harry Potter' comment
Lord chancellor says circuit judge was ’entitled to challenge the appearance’ of solicitor-advocate Alan Blacker.
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NewsRights group calls for abolition of the dock
JUSTICE report says dock forms ‘extension of the prison cell’ and prejudices juries.