Last 3 months headlines – Page 165
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NewsHome buying and selling: Mandate upfront information, MPs told
Industry bodies say provision of property information earlier in the process will speed up sales and reduce fall-throughs.
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NewsLaw Rocks the 100 Club once more
Global fundraising initiative gears up for 15th anniversary extravaganza.
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NewsHillsborough inquiry solicitor wins legal aid appeal
Senior Costs Judge Gordon-Saker finds solicitor, who was acquitted of perverting the course of justice, was ‘reasonable’ in instructing the counsel he did.
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NewsMayfair firm bought in pre-pack deal after administrators called in
Firm snapped up by HCR Law to grow its healthcare law division.
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NewsFletchers owner splashes £74m on acquisitions in two years
Spending spree included £32m purchase of a case acquisition specialist Blume.
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NewsLaw Society mulls ‘legal aid’ for solicitors hauled before SDT
Council votes to establish committee that will consider how to ensure ‘equality of arms’ at tribunal.
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NewsCity firm and former partner charged by SRA over events from 2015
Candey plans to contest charges over sources of funds and says it has acted 'entirely properly'.
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NewsOsborne Clarke first to face SLAPP referral to tribunal
International firm says it disagrees with the basis and reasoning for the referral by the SRA.
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NewsEmployee forged signature after feeling ‘pressured’ by client
SRA says conveyancing assistant acted dishonestly when put under pressure to complete purchase.
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NewsClaimant spends £28k challenging an ATE premium worth £393
Former client in costs challenge claim wanted documents outlining whether commissions were paid to insurer.
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NewsSpeeding magistrate given formal advice over mentioning role in court
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office says the magistrate apologised but only mentioned his status ‘to explain the circumstances behind offence’.
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NewsIn depth: Alleged assault at Stratford fuels court safety fears
An altercation at Stratford Magistrates’ Court has fuelled anxiety about lawyer safety. With security at family and coroners’ courts also under scrutiny, what can be done? Would airport-style measures work?
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NewsStay of trial over lack of CPS counsel was ‘based on mistakes’ - Carr
Judgment highlights ‘challenges arising out of under-resourcing of the criminal justice system’ in case centred on stay over lack of prosecuting counsel.
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NewsHome buying and selling inquiry: MPs to hear evidence from industry bodies
Home Buying and Selling Group and Conveyancing Association chiefs will give evidence in opening session.
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NewsMoJ ‘moves the dial’ on mandatory mediation
Procedure for higher value claims 'seems to work well in Ontario', conference hears.
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NewsCourt documents access plan needs ‘deep second think’
Consultation responses open by expressing support for the principle of open justice - ‘but…’, Civil Procedure Rule Committee hears.
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NewsSociety calls for Moscow sanctions clarity
In a submission to an inquiry on Russian Financial Sanctions, Chancery Lane also proposes that current disclosure obligations be reassessed.
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NewsEarly legal advice: MoJ report reveals pilot problems
Evaluation highlights need for better engagement with practitioners but says early legal advice could generate significant value for money.
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NewsCourts at loggerheads over medical agency fee details
Question of whether civil claimants need to reveal details of fees paid to medical agencies continues to vex the courts.
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NewsInternational law a ‘living instrument’ - Chalk defends approach to illegal migration
Lord chancellor says rule of law can 'help us to protect our borders if we approach it in the right way'.