Last 3 months headlines – Page 369
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NewsLitigation funder warns of ‘below expectations’ profits
Insolvency specialist says market will play ‘catch up’ in the next 12 months.
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NewsDefence firm given another chance after missing hearing
Duncan Lewis blamed a breakdown in communication for not being aware of employment proceedings.
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NewsSanctioned clients in limbo as Treasury fails to grant 'reasonable fees' licences
Ten firms have applied to the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation to serve Russian clients, but none has been approved.
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News‘We understand’: Law Society issues guidance on bar action
Chancery Lane says it understands why criminal barristers are taking industrial action next week.
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NewsCo-op Legal’s profits up 28% as business grows to 600 staff
Company confident that legal arm will grow at a ’fast rate’ this year.
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NewsPublicly-funded criminal barrister numbers drop by 11%
Bar Council says its analysis shows ‘the stark impact of the pandemic on the criminal bar’.
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NewsCompensation fund payments soar to £27m
Outlay from the fund rises significantly and reserves dip, as more claims over rogue solicitors are closed.
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NewsLaw Society plans £11 rise in PC fee after years of cuts
Chancery Lane is proposing a rise in what it takes from the annual practising certificate fee after several years of cuts and freezes.
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News£400,000 financial remedy costs bill 'woefully excessive'
Court rejects woman's claims of coercive control by her retired barrister ex-husband.
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NewsNews focus: City social welfare scheme off to a flier
Major City law firms are funding the training of more than 20 aspiring solicitors this year through a landmark initiative to create the next generation of social welfare lawyers. Urged by government to step up, 18 have heeded the call so far, including four of the magic circle.
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NewsNews focus: Human rights heavyweights join war crimes hunt
As reports of war crimes in Bucha and Mariupol shock the world, a Legal Task Force on Accountability for Crimes Committed in Ukraine has enlisted global legal expertise to fight for justice.
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NewsUkraine war service trumps litigation, judge rules
Trial of Ukrainian lender Privatbank’s $4.2bn (£3.2bn) fraud claim was adjourned last week.
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NewsAG granted injunction over BBC ‘MI5 informant’ story
High Court says naming alleged informant would cause ‘real and immediate risk’ of death or serious harm.
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NewsHoward tries to settle old scores
Former Conservative leader takes the opportunity to quiz Supreme Court president Lord Reed.
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NewsHuman rights heavyweights join war crimes hunt
Former Supreme Court president among experts advising Ukraine government task force.
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NewsCrypto specialists cautiously welcome regulation plans
Chancellor announces ambition to make the UK 'a global hub for cryptoasset technology and investment'.
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NewsInce’s takeover of Arden thrown into doubt
Listed firm’s acquisition of corporate adviser and stockbroker in jeopardy after stock exchange decision.
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NewsSolicitor mother of triplets unfairly dismissed by British Gas
In-house lawyer regarded as ‘less focused’ wins employment tribunal claim for sex discrimination.
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NewsSRA starts visiting firms named as acting for Russians
Regulator responds to MPs’ allegations of insufficient checks on rich clients.