Last 3 months headlines – Page 360
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NewsSRA in new drive to 'sell' unbundling to reluctant solicitors
Pilot will allow firms to share ideas and experiences, amid continued concerns about unmet need.
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News'Invasive' police algorithms need legal safeguards, Lords hear
Facial recognition technology and predictive policing tools need to be more transparent, witnesses tell Lords committee.
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NewsAmazon drivers poised to launch potential £140m group claim
Dispute will centre around whether delivery drivers are classified as self-employed.
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NewsMcFarlane reveals mediation voucher scheme success
Family division president says 77% of cases reached whole or partial agreement.
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NewsCourt dismisses 28 separate divorce petitions with identical wording
Judge says he considered referring the responsible unregulated business to Director of Public Prosecutions.
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NewsEx-Slater and Gordon solicitor misled clients over struck-out claims
Clients were kept hanging on for months thinking their claims were progressing, tribunal hears.
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News‘Time to rethink our museums and return stolen goods’, says high-profile lawyer
Mark Stephens CBE is heavily involved in efforts to repatriate cultural artefacts.
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News‘Cheaper ticket to greater exploitation’: Trade union takes aim at SQE
New qualification regime will result in more 'precarious and exploitative’ jobs, claims Legal Sector Workers United.
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NewsCourt throws out wasted costs order bid against Baker McKenzie
Firm denied allegations of improper, unreasonable or negligent conduct in representing a losing party.
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NewsListed tech startup acquires conveyancing firm as test bed
Acquisition of CLC-regulated Amity Law will help ULS Technology evolve new digital products in a 'live environment'.
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NewsLaw firms blocking solicitors from bench - circuit chief
Experienced solicitors are being prevented from getting on to the judicial ladder by employers fearful they might leave, says top district judge.
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NewsGovernment faces potential JR over efforts to help Afghan judges
Mishcon de Reya preparing to ask the court for permission to issue a judicial review.
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NewsCity firms unite to create ‘formidable’ litigation team
Rosling King and Lax & Co have merged and will operate from Ludgate Hill in the City of London.
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NewsLCJ reveals new platform for remote hearings
Service includes virtual consultation rooms and connectivity monitoring.
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NewsNew clash over magistrates' jailing powers
The Criminal Bar Association has criticised proposals to double the maximum sentencing powers of magistrates.
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NewsSIF saga latest: Solicitors 'should pay extra £10 a year' for retirement protection
Solicitors threatened the SRA with judicial review over the 'arbitrary' closure of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund, it has emerged.
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NewsFirm found negligent fights off High Court claim
Midlands practice should have advised client about risks of pursuing business venture, judge rules.
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NewsNews focus: Raab courts the faithful at Conservative party conference
New justice secretary Dominic Raab told the Conservative party conference that he is impatient to get going with a raft of policy initiatives, including ‘justice scorecards’ and cutting court backlogs.
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NewsWas Raab right on rights?
After the paltry turnout at the SRA’s Labour party conference event, Obiter is delighted to report that the Conservative conference repeat showing was rammed. At least, that’s what we were told by co-host Bright Blue when we tried to book a seat six days in advance. ‘Event at full capacity,’ ...