Last 3 months headlines – Page 456
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NewsParents appearing alone at remote family hearings
Concerns raised about hearings where interim orders are made to remove babies shortly after birth.
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NewsDentons sets 20% partner diversity target
Firms are facing a 'watershed moment' says global firm's chief executive.
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NewsLaw reform 'worth billions', economists find
Landmark report shows economic gains from five highest-value projects in recent years exceed £3bn over 10 years.
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NewsWales and Manchester courts allow pre-recorded video evidence
Vulnerable victims and witnesses in Wales, Manchester and East Anglia can now give cross-examination evidence ahead of trial.
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NewsJR vital to constitutional balance of powers - Society
Chancery Lane submits reform proposals to Faulks review of administrative law.
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NewsNews focus: Pay rises and job cuts - the City’s strange case of double vision
The fluctuating fortunes of City firms amid the pandemic have given conflicting signals about their financial vigour. How well placed are the top-50 to withstand further shocks?
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NewsJudicial review panel set for evidence deluge
Independent panel probing judicial review extends submissions deadline after receiving several requests for a deferral.
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News'Virtual GC' firm aims to support businesses
Consultant lawyer practice assembles team of former in-house lawyers for businesses that cannot justify setting up legal department.
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NewsWould Hugh believe it?
Some details in the legal themes of BBC’s mini-series Roadkill will predictably bristle.
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NewsInternal injuries
Still no news on Lord Keen of Elie’s replacement as Ministry of Justice spokesperson in the lords.
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NewsListen and learn
Congratulations to Oswestry solicitor Richard Hughes, who is retiring from the profession after 48 years.
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NewsPerils of absent body of evidence
News that a man thought to have been killed had been found hiding in a wood is a reminder of the dangers of going to trial in murder cases without a body.
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NewsSFO tries to lift the veil on deferred prosecutions
Guidance sets out what agency expects from companies looking to co-operate.
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NewsSlater and Gordon puts roles at risk as business continues evolution
Fee earners in the national firm's employment and family departments likely to be affected.
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NewsSolicitors sworn in as High Court judges
Lord chief justice says latest additions to senior bench should be celebrated.
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NewsLegal sector welcomes Japan trade deal
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement signed in Tokyo.
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NewsTechnology could widen law centre catchment areas, says MoJ minister
Alex Chalk tells Westminster Hall debate his department wants to improve remote delivery of advice.
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NewsPC renewals extended as solicitors report IT 'nightmare'
Regulator concedes this year’s renewal period has been ‘particularly challenging’.
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NewsHealth fears for jailed Iranian human rights lawyer
Supporters of Nasrin Sotoudeh say she has serious cardiac and pulmonary conditions after being on hunger strike.
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NewsLinklaters pledges to do better on racial diversity
Magic circle firm's race action plan includes 'aspirational' trainee and partnership targets.