Last 3 months headlines – Page 259
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NewsNews focus: Law Society intervenes in the costs case of the century
The Law Society last week defended its 22-page model conditional fee agreement after senior judges questioned ‘impenetrable’ client documents in a landmark challenge on costs deduction
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NewsStudents on a roll
Nearly 19,000 students graduated with law degrees from universities in England and Wales in 2021, the highest number on record. Why the huge increase?
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NewsJudges dress down for big occasion
In the rarefied portals of Court 71 at the Royal Courts of Justice, three of our finest legal minds, led by the master of the rolls, have been finding out about the low value PI business. Perhaps their lordships were displaying judicial curiosity, but at times the proceedings struck Obiter ...
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NewsLearned friends in high places
It was fortunate for Edmund Galley that a number of young barristers were in court at Exeter Assizes in 1836 to watch his murder trial.
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NewsDevaluing the currency
Michael Simmons’ central London practice appears buoyant, most recently acquiring a four-partner firm near Lincoln’s Inn. But his ambitions are increasingly thwarted as dissident partners get the upper hand...
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NewsKhan loses bid for fresh tribunal hearing
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal refuses to grant a re-hearing but says Soophia Khan's application was not an abuse of process.
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NewsSolicitor engaged in ‘pathological’ litigation handed civil restraint order
Court says Michael Wilson has ignored several warnings about the nature of litigation conduct.
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NewsWales to 'declutter' statute book
Simplification of the law marks a further step towards a separate jurisdiction.
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NewsSRA accuses Khan of 'procedural game-playing'
Soophia Khan says application seeking re-hearing of disciplinary proceedings is not an abuse of process.
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NewsHigh Court endorses Abu Dhabi forum for solicitor's divorce
Choice of 'Non-Muslim Family Court' would not lead to substantial injustice, judge rules.
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NewsCity firms pledge to broaden pro bono culture
Former law firm communications chief says scheme for non-lawyers is a win for law firms, employees and third sector organisations.
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NewsBreaking the fourth wall in the Court of Appeal
‘That was a facetious remark’, silk assures the online audience.
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NewsBarnstaple duty scheme to be covered by remaining legal aid provider
Solicitors in Devon faced four-hour round trip under Legal Aid Agency proposals to ensure sufficient coverage.
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NewsRegulator consults on indemnity scheme
SRA-run indemnity scheme will replace the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) when it is wound up next year.
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NewsSolicitors took ‘unfair advantage’ of client by deducting costs, court hears
Belsner appeal hears submissions that law firm did not set out in enough detail what it would receive.
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NewsSQE pass rates reveal continuing racial divide
Latest data on candidates sitting new route to qualification will raise concerns about diversity progress in the profession.
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NewsDirectors owe sliding scale of duties to creditors, SC rules
Judgment in BTI v Sequana addresses fiduciary duties when a company is at risk of insolvency.
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News‘House of brands’ consolidator merges with firm and subsumes its brand
Shakespeare Martineau will bring its own name and brand to Bristol location.
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NewsDivorce applications reach decade high
Figures suggest couples waited until 'no-fault' regime came into force - but cost of living crisis could see numbers fall.
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News'Bubble' economy: Corporate lawyers warned of sharp slowdown
Corporate and commercial sectors contracting rapidly in wake of post-lockdown boom.