Last 3 months headlines – Page 139
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NewsTwo solicitors join Judicial Appointments Commission
Judges Tanweer Ikram and Noel Arnold among six commissioners announced by appointments body.
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NewsAI hallucinates nine ‘helpful’ case authorities
Judge accepts that appellant was unaware citations provided by ‘friend in a solicitor’s office’ were fabrications.
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NewsActive case management essential in ‘Dieselgate’ billions litigation, says judge
'Juggernaut' litigation involves 1.25 million claims against 1,500 defendants, packed courtroom hears.
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NewsCosts orders can ‘register condemnation’ of unreasonable parties, says High Court judge
Lawyers must explain clearly to their clients that a failure to negotiate reasonably carries costs risks, judge warns in family case.
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NewsLegal representatives will now get expenses - but Law Soc says fees ‘still too low’
Scheme is ’struggling to attract advocates’ who will be able to claim up to £180 for travel and £100 per night for a hotel stay.
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NewsAnother bogus claimant jailed for contempt
Motorcycle rider falsely claimed his bike had been written off after collision with bus.
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NewsCautionary tales for Christmas
James Morton finds some grim seasonal episodes in the legal archives.
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News‘SLAPP victim’ reports top libel firm to SRA
Former Conservative MP will make complaint over firm’s alleged ‘series of abusive legal cases’.
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NewsTribute: Fariha Butt 1977-2023
Fariha’s leadership transformed and inspired colleagues, friends and clients alike.
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NewsJudiciary blamed for upsurge of bullying at bar
Nearly half of barristers say they have experienced or observed this behaviour while working, either in person or online.
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NewsCity trainee who helped Afghan judge flee Taliban regime among pro bono award winners
Hundreds gather at Law Society headquarters in Chancery Lane to celebrate profession's pro bono contribution.
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NewsObiter special: The snows of Carey Street
Obiter Productions presents a short story (with apologies to Papa Hemingway)
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NewsCollision course: Rugby union’s landmark brain injuries claims
Little progress was made last Friday in rugby union’s landmark brain injuries claims, but the judge did provide insight into the handling of group actions.
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NewsConsumer protection held back by titles such as 'solicitor', says watchdog
Legal Services Consumer Panel condemns 'labyrinthine maze' of legal services regulation.
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NewsProfits nosedive and fee earner numbers slashed at BCLP
Firm took a £22m hit from ceasing operations in Russia in 2022, according to annual report.
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NewsHillsborough Law omission ‘cynical’, says KC for families
New charter adds ’no new duties on public servants or powers to prevent cover-ups’, says Pete Weatherby KC.
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NewsHigh Court blow for judge seeking to challenge JAC's recruitment process
District judge told in feedback that selection panel concluded she was selectable but selection and character committee later disagreed.
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NewsNegligence claim against DWF and barristers ‘entirely without foundation’
Clients sued international firm over advice on the sale of their business.
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NewsSociety renews plea for early advice funding after LiP assault on judge
Lack of investment and surge in unrepresented parties has put the system under ‘extreme pressure’, warns Chancery Lane.