Last 3 months headlines – Page 151
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NewsIn focus: Expert Witness Survey 2023
The Expert Witness Survey 2023 dwells on a raft of issues inhibiting an expert’s independence, including solicitors commonly putting them under pressure to come up with a favourable opinion.
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NewsExclusive: Expert witnesses want judges to grant anonymity, annual survey finds
Finding by 2023 Expert Witness Survey reflects instances where experts are instructed to give evidence in emotionally challenging circumstances.
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News'Fruits of hacking' documents should be released, Court of Appeal hears
Claimant against Dechert in Ras al Khaimah case is seeking permission to be allowed to rely on withheld documents.
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NewsFirm wins challenge to out-of-time legal aid cut
Costs judge finds impact of Covid-19 pandemic was greater than legal aid extension allowed.
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NewsCapsticks scores 84% for first housing diploma
Course is aimed at housing professionals already working in the sector who are looking to develop their knowledge.
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NewsAll you need is law: Beatles' 'last song' piques IP interest
'Golden age of Beatles litigation' ran for 36 years, Mr Justice Foxton recalls.
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NewsIBA 2023: Bar chair floats 'ingenious' plan to curb SLAPPs
Those pursuing abusive claims to stifle legitimate criticism and debate should be liable in damages for acting against the public interest, Nick Vineall KC proposes.
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NewsSRA fines firm where client account did not add up
Shortage of £9,300 on the client account was rectified before the SRA finished its inspection and clients suffered no loss.
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News'Tense' exchange as magic circle firm seeks to recover £2m in unpaid fees
Judgment reserved in hearing which focused on the language of the agreement and if defendants are liable for past and future fees.
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NewsIBA 2023: 'Ethical gatekeepers' plan kicked into long grass
Proposed addition to 'client's interests paramount' rule prompts heated debate in Paris.
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NewsIBA 2023: Proportionality 'not an optional extra' says ICC prosecutor
International Criminal Court will investigate 7 October attacks - but will not 'act precipitously', Karim Khan KC says.
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NewsBaker McKenzie reports flat revenue figures again
Firm says it is facing up to challenges of market uncertainties.
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NewsProfitable firm ruined by Covid loans burden, say directors
Administrators’ report plots rapid descent from profitable business to collapse.
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NewsWalking with kings, down the mall
When it comes to career advice, there is a lot of talk these days about networking and the power of your network.
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NewsIBA 2023: 40 more years to achieve women's equality
Pace of legal change is slowing, World Bank legal chief tells the International Bar Association.
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NewsFurther courts closed over RAAC safety concerns
Blackpool courts closed after RAAC identified on site found to be defective.
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NewsStruck-off solicitor and unregistered barrister disbarred
Practitioner had failed to inform Bar Standards Board of strike-off over misappropriation of nearly £141,000 from client account.
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NewsRyanair loses in £2m claim over cancelled flight refunds
Incurred and estimated costs for all parties involved reached a sum ‘considerably greater’ than the amount in dispute, judge finds.