Last 3 months headlines – Page 169
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NewsPlain speaking not delivered at Post Office Inquiry
’Item-level deduplication’ and ’multifactorial assessment’ cause some bewilderment.
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NewsCosts recovery claims ‘could explode’ after FRC extension
Clients predicted to bring claims against solicitors who charge costs shortfall to them.
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NewsForfeiture ruling highlights underground banking threat
Bank made suspicious activity report over deposits of £4,000 a day over 33 days.
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NewsPractising fee to rise £21, Legal Services Board confirms
Oversight regulator approves individual and firm fees for 2023/24.
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NewsSolicitor loses costs battle with widow after ‘hostile’ litigation
Solicitor had pursued action against executor of will, urging her to step aside.
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NewsConsumer body embarks on civil justice campaign to tackle delays
Association of Consumer Support Organisations says it takes on average 353 days for a case to be heard.
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NewsStaff miss out on bonuses as listed firm’s pre-tax profits slide
Gateley hails strong financial performance based on underlying profits.
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NewsStrengthened immunity protection proposed in Arbitration Act reform
Law Commission recommendations aim to cement UK's position as leading seat for dispute resolution.
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NewsCity firm admits outsourcing Post Office disclosure to law graduates
HSF had a two-stage process for checking documents and says system was ’thoughtful and careful’.
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NewsAxiom Ince acts against suspended former MD
Breach of duty claim lodged as the firm also secures £57m freezing order against Pragnesh Modhwadia.
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News'Danger to the public': solicitor struck off over 'threatening' emails
Tribunal says tenor and language used in communications to client were inappropriate.
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NewsPost Office denies ‘hands off’ approach to lawyers handling disclosure
Inquiry into Horizon scandal hears that organisation relied on City lawyers to conduct sufficient disclosure searches.
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NewsDublin to hear latest climate change lawsuit
Case follows landmark ruling in US as climate change campaigners turn to strategic litigation against governments and corporates.
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NewsLetby inquiry: judge to work with families on terms of reference
Lady Justice Thirlwall to lead statutory public inquiry, which is likely to be conducted in phases.
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NewsComing like a ghost town
Tendency of hybrid office staff to go in to the office on just Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays is causing anxiety in some quarters.
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NewsSociety creates ‘safe space’ to discuss ethical issues
Web hub is part of a three-year programme to help solicitors balance obligations to clients with those to wider society.
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NewsFormal warning for 'rude and impatient' judge
Party says shouting and excessive interventions caused her to abandon employment tribunal claim.
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NewsBarrister Mahmood takes over Labour’s justice team
Birmingham MP specialised in professional indemnity while in practice.
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NewsGeneral counsel seek to champion LGBTQ+ community
Diversity and inclusion programme designed to help lawyers grow, develop and be more visible.
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NewsUkraine sanctions regime facing multiple court challenges
Government lawyers are preparing to receive nine legal challenges to sanctions imposed following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Gazette understands.