Last 3 months headlines – Page 420
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NewsEx-stripper could have to drop ET claim after being refused right to anonymity
Appeal tribunal finds that stigma of work as a stripper is not enough to stop open justice.
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NewsRebranded council ABS 'not trying to compete with private practice'
Executive director explains why local authority firm changed its name and how it wants to be seen within the profession.
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NewsLargest ever legal aid inquiry calls for independent fee review
Cross-party commission held evidence sessions with several frontline practitioners.
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NewsEco-barrister denies 'publicity stunt' in Supreme Court appeal
Tim Crosland tells Supreme Court that three of its justices were 'not independent or impartial' in May judgment.
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NewsSociety will fight to save SIF from closure
Council resolution says that extension of fund is in interests of profession and public.
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NewsIt’s on! 8,500 to walk for justice
The London Legal Walk is back, starting and finishing in Carey Street this afternoon.
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News'Female-friendly' firm signs menopause pledge
Kingsley Napley one of two law firms so far to join campaign.
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NewsNews focus: Time for Westminster to let go of Wales?
Cardiff and London remain at loggerheads on devolving justice and policing to Wales.
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NewsExperts getting tied up in knots
The recent roasting of an expert in Reynolds v Stanbury shows how experts can be a liability to the side calling them.
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NewsTwitter on a roll over marbles
Mark Stephens CBE’s tour de force at the SPG conference tweaked the British lion’s tail.
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News‘Mr Bitcoin’ has bit between his teeth
Among the global bitcoin community the identity of ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’ is a mystery.
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NewsWolfson goes back to his roots
Lord Wolfson of Tredegar faced an unusual dilemma after becoming a justice minister.
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NewsFirms on ‘hiding to nothing’ with SDT inequality of arms
Regulatory specialist says problem of funding for tribunal cases is becoming more acute as insurance market tightens.
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NewsSchool’s out for Weightmans’ class of 13
National firm welcomes recruits to its first solicitor apprenticeship programme.
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NewsHR reform: Raab plans mechanism to correct 'incorrect' judgments
Consultation on government's proposals to reform 1998 act expected within the next two months.
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NewsLaw Societies condemn 'harmful' economic crime levy
New tax will play into the hands of rival jurisdictions seeking investment, professional body warns.
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NewsCFA costs payable as part of maintenance award, CoA rules
Court agrees success fee in inheritance case can be classed as a debt.
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NewsBSB promises to tackle 'ageing' bar
The average age of a practising barrister has risen from 38.5 in 1990-91 to 46.5 in 2019-20.
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NewsHeathrow protest barrister gears up for Supreme Court appeal
Tim Crosland was found in contempt of court by three Supreme Court justices in May.