Last 3 months headlines – Page 1152
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NewsSavage retires from University of Law
Legal education pioneer to leave full-time role after 18 years.
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Internet can help fill justice gap, says campaigner Smith
Former director of Justice says that while the future of legal advice must be ‘digitally led’ it must not be ‘digital alone’.
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Firms welcome Brazil’s anti-corruption legislation
Brazil’s clampdown on corruption is good news for trade, say law firms.
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NewsFinancial backers of JRs to be disclosed
The Ministry of Justice has announced further plans to cut the number, length and cost of judicial reviews.
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NewsMinster Law posted loss ahead of buyout
Yorkshire firm absorbs financial setback to reinvest in business and restructure debts.
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NewsFormer Connect2Law chief to lead new franchise
Business model will seek to repeat successes of Pannone division.
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News‘Tough package’ of criminal justice measures in new bill
The Criminal Justice and Courts Bill creates several new offences.
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NewsLondon barrister disbarred
Rabi Sukul was found to have intentionally misled his client by drafting false grounds of appeal against conviction.
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Planning court to fast-track disputes
A property court will be established this summer with specialist judges to fast-track 400 cases a year.
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NewsNumber of in-house solicitors has doubled since 2000
In-house solicitors represent 18% of the profession, according to SRA survey.
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NewsNorth-east firm goes into administration
SRA working with Gateshead firm on ‘orderly wind-down’.
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NewsGrayling to meet criminal solicitors again on legal aid
Meeting secured by the Law Society will take place next Tuesday.
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NewsSociety concerned at ombudsman’s empire-building
Representative body also fights back against claims the profession has been resistant to change.
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NewsSRA warning after directory lists ‘fraudulent’ firms
Names of former partners and staff members at genuine firm used in connection with online list.
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NewsClaimants slapped with costs as QASA appeal refused
The High Court has rejected the application to appeal the judgment in the unsuccessful QASA judicial review
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NewsBanks’ legal liabilities rise to £9bn
Banks now make up 37% of the total legal provisions for companies in the FTSE 100.
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Jersey-based firm splits after private equity deal
Ogier Legal to continue with almost 200 lawyers on board.
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NewsOne in five firms missed diversity data deadline
More than 20% of practices did not submit information by 31 January, but are unlikely to face immediate punishment.
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NewsVHCC cases jeopardised by fee cuts
They are in addition to a £4.5m fraud trial disrupted at Southwark, reported by the Gazette last week.
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NewsDon’t ‘tinker’ with legal regulation – Townsend
The government is reviewing legal regulation and expects to make an announcement later this year.