Last 3 months headlines – Page 433
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NewsLaw firm workers say they are being forced into the office
Staff tell the Gazette that bosses do not trust them to work from home.
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NewsHMCTS digital evidence rethink
Plans to make digital evidence tamper-proof with distributed ledger technology are shelved by HM Courts & Tribunals Service.
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NewsCovid loss policyholders not out of the woods yet, lawyers warn
Further arguments with insurers could end up before the courts, solicitors have said in response to today's Supreme Court ruling.
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NewsPanel to 'test and challenge' criminal legal aid recommendations
Lord chancellor says advisory group will comprise people with range of backgrounds and experience.
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NewsUnion solicitors not negligent over shop steward’s severance
Case also features a successful application to allow remote evidence against claimant’s wishes.
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NewsLawyers hail 'watershed' appeal court ruling on DBAs
Experts say drafting flaws may have been ironed out by new ruling on enforceability of agreement.
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NewsNorton Rose Fulbright cuts 132 jobs
London office is worst affected by firm’s business services shake-up.
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News'Balanced threshold': landlords expected to welcome eviction ban changes
Real estate solicitor says many landlords are suffering severe hardship due to rent arrears.
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NewsSociety proposes two-week ‘pause’ as court health fears grow
Members expressing concerns about the safety of court buildings, despite assurances from HMCTS that they are Covid-secure.
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NewsSupreme Court backs small business on Covid loss insurance
Judgment substantially allows the Financial Conduct Authority’s appeal and dismisses insurers’ appeals.
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NewsPolice support for virtual remand hearings continues for Covid detainees
Most forces have agreed to use video platform where the detainee is confirmed or suspected to have the coronavirus.
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NewsCivil legal aid 'running on empty', says Bar Council
Report laments the closure of high street solicitors firms and legal advice centres.
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NewsDWF announces restructure - with legal one of three new divisions
Listed firm points to growing demand from clients for an integrated business and legal service.
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NewsLawyers condemn QC prosecuting pro-democracy activists
David Perry QC will represent the Hong Kong government at trial next month.
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NewsBail reforms expected to reduce number of suspects 'released under investigation'
Legislation will be introduced removing the presumption against using pre-charge bail.
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NewsSRA transparency clampdown begins with action against four firms
Regulator hands out penalties for infringements of rules requiring publication of costs and displaying digital badge.
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NewsLinklaters pay gaps widen despite diversity efforts
Men at the firm earn 62.9% more than women on average, according to latest report.
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NewsSDT drops case against A&O partner due to health fears
Employment partner Mark Mansell was due to be prosecuted over his role in a high-profile non-disclosure agreement involving the disgraced Harvey Weinstein.
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NewsTakeover talks end for claims firm as potential buyer backs out
Acquisition plans for National Accident Helpline said to pose ‘commercial and integration challenges’.
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NewsDozens switch firms as Leeds office snapped up by big hitter
Kennedys says it wants to expand insurance law operations in the city.