Last 3 months headlines – Page 252
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NewsLitigant who flouted ‘all courts’ ban jailed for 15 months
Solicitor general brought contempt action against businessman Paul Millinder.
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NewsBullying within judiciary revealed in research commissioned by LCJ
Further investigations carried out after Lord Burnett received 'limited number' of reports of inappropriate behaviour.
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NewsStruck-off siblings' appeal dismissed
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal right to find 'complete departure' from the standards expected of profession.
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NewsWe can do better than female quotas, says former Law Society president
A more nuanced approach by judging whether management matches make-up of wider firm.
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NewsSRA all in favour of transparency - except its own
Regulator declines to reveal the credentials of its adjudicators.
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NewsIn-house counsel ‘risk averse’ about reporting cyber crime
US home security chief says lawyers need to be pro-active about making organisations secure.
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NewsOmbudsman sets start date for one-year complaint limit
New rules will also give complaints handler power to throw out case if it would take too long to investigate.
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NewsNew network to support junior solicitors
Law Society wants to move away from 'siloed divisions' and encourage greater collaboration with local bodies.
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NewsImprove access to court judgments, MPs tell HMCTS
Reducing reliance on commercial legal publishers one of several justice committee recommendations on open justice.
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NewsLawyers will put an end to this war, Zelensky tells international bar
Global bar event hears impassioned plea from Ukraine president to help bring war criminals to justice.
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NewsGovernment 'must prioritise' Mental Health Act reform
Latest NHS figures show black people were significantly more likely than white people to be detained under the legislation.
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NewsSRA reported £149m of ‘suspicious activity’ last year
Chair Anna Bradley says regulator 'significantly increased' resources dedicated to preventing and detecting money laundering.
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NewsNon party applying for copy of court order can keep anonymity
Litigant had sought applicant's personal details to support charges of alleged harassment.
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NewsEarly advice pilot 'lost opportunity' to collect valuable data
Legal aid practitioners will be limited to providing three hours of social welfare advice.
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NewsJudge burns ‘cool’ brief
Obiter was witness to what can only be described as a comprehensive ‘own’ of a learned friend.
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NewsFirst-class as Standard is just the ticket
The days of chauffeur-driven judges are long gone, but one perk of the job remains.
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NewsNews focus: Economic crime 'enablers' in bill committee's spotlight
MPs are ramping up the rhetoric on economic crime, amid fears new legislation to combat fraud does not go far enough. Lawyers are once again in their sights as ‘facilitators’ of illegal activity and tax dodging.
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NewsSociety calls on government to act in Belsner fall-out
More needs to be done to underpin funding arrangements, says solicitor representative body.
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NewsMoJ reveals full ministerial line-up
Department’s ministers include one solicitor and one barrister.
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News'Public interest' does not confer standing in JR, High Court rules
Mrs Justice Farbey says courts can interfere in decisions only if there has been an error of law.