Last 3 months headlines – Page 487
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NewsTax 'holiday' for homebuyers in Wales
Law Society welcomes 'support and stimulus' for residential conveyancing market.
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NewsLegal industry revenue drops to four year low
Revenues down 12% compared to last year, ONS data reveals.
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NewsRopes & Gray sticks to £130k pay package for NQs
Gap between US outfits and magic circle firms widens in wake of coronavirus.
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NewsFace masks in court still not necessary, says HMCTS
Court users can wear face coverings in buildings but judges decide what can be worn in courtroom.
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NewsBusy family court set to close after landlord opts to redevelop
Medway County and Family Court, which sat for 6,670 hours last year, will close from January 2021.
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NewsClifford Chance sets sweeping diversity targets
Magic circle firm sets its first LGBT+ and ethnicity goals in a new inclusion strategy.
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NewsProsecutors forced to justify remote attendance, says union
Judges allegedly telling advocates they should be attending court in person.
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NewsManchester City fans full of praise for brilliant defence
When the worlds of football fans and high-flying City lawyers collide.
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NewsBoost employer confidence in ‘super-exam’, SRA told
Success of the SQE will ultimately depend on training providers, says consultancy.
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NewsCourt rules client must pay firm after terminating DBA early
Lawyers welcome clarity on a costs issue which might enable more DBAs to be used in future.
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NewsBuckland: 'a lot of support' for extended court hours
Lord chancellor says the professions as well as judiciary back measures to tackle court backlog.
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NewsLaw schools demand higher grades from poorer students, research finds
Applicants from less advantaged neighbourhoods need higher A-level grades, says consultancy.
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NewsMoJ still ‘mad keen’ on expanded fixed costs regime, says expert
Costs guru says there is no doubt that ministers still want to press on with extending fixed costs.
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NewsLegal aid gongs hit the big screen
This year’s Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards were live-streamed on YouTube.
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NewsSpace odyssey
One-way system and social distancing indicators give possible hint of life once Chancery Lane reopens.
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NewsNews focus: What Rishi Sunak’s economic update means for solicitors
The temporary stamp duty land tax holiday has been welcomed by many in the profession, but doubts were raised about the effectiveness of the government’s other ‘kickstart’ initiatives.
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NewsBar watchdog targets sexual harassment
Regulator is investigating 15 complaints related to alleged sexual misconduct and inappropriate use of social media platforms.
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NewsDentons shuts two offices in home-working drive
Premises in Aberdeen and Watford will be vacated in light of 'the success of remote working'.