Last 3 months headlines – Page 6
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NewsProfits climb as ULaw adapts to 'fragmentation' of solicitor training
University of Law has nearly 4% of the undergraduate law market and is capitalising on the popularity of apprenticeships.
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NewsCity solicitor who lied about having cancer struck off
Lawyer ‘compounded his initial lie with further acts of dishonesty’, Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal finds.
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NewsCouncil lawyers will not intervene in Mazur
Lawyers in Local Government says unique role of members cannot be properly addressed in appeal.
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NewsIn depth: Kirsty Brimelow KC’s priorities as bar chair
A fairer allocation of briefs to women barristers is one of Kirsty Brimelow KC’s 12 priorities as bar chair. Protecting lawyers from abuse and intimidation is also high on her agenda.
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NewsMessing about in boats
January is a time for sailors to check if their oilskins still fit them ahead of a busy 2026 season for the Law Society Yacht Club.
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NewsOut with the old
Hardly a mystery worthy of Endeavour Morse, but a minor dispute has emerged over which law firm can lay claim to being the oldest in Oxfordshire.
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NewsSenior president of tribunals warns of increased abuse towards judges
Lord Justice Dingemans also reveals a potential date for the Home Office’s plans for a body of assessors in asylum appeals.
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NewsWho’s better, who’s best
Hoary debate about the relative status of solicitors and barristers – and whether there is a hierarchy – reared up again this week.
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NewsEmployment judge created 'hostile environment' in hearing
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office said the judge apologised ‘if he had appeared sharp’ but denied shouting.
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NewsExodus of top judges continues as Lord Reed announces retirement
Lord Reed, already the longest-serving president of the Supreme Court, will step down in 2027.
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NewsTrainee learns sign language to make legal services accessible
Elysia Shirley pledged to support deaf community after witnessing someone struggle to communicate with emergency services.
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NewsSolicitor who tried to involve junior in dishonesty is struck off
Legal executive reported matter to partner as she felt uncomfortable about email exchanges.
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NewsIn depth: MPs grill Sackman over contradictory messages on jury trial curbs
Courts minister took a buffeting from the Commons justice committee over whether the reforms will apply retrospectively. MPs also want to see the modelling.
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NewsLawyers need protection from persecution – Law Society report
Report illustrates how lawyers face intimidation and harassment for speaking out in support of equal access to justice and human rights.
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NewsStop referencing fake case citations, judges warned
Practice risks embedding bogus ‘authorities’ as precedents, creating a growing body of misinformation.
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NewsSerial fare dodger loses Mazur challenge in court
Judge finds lay prosecutors have rights of audience through ‘practice and convention’.
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NewsSFO director Nick Ephgrave to step down early
First non-lawyer to lead the agency says it is ‘time to draw a close’ on nearly four decades in public life.
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NewsCity firm gives new parents six months' leave on full pay
HR chief says firm wants to create a more equal and inclusive environment for all parents.
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NewsBritish public backs collective actions - opinion poll
Hausfeld urges government to launch public information campaign to raise awareness.
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NewsSFO can pursue unpaid £2m DPA penalty, High Court finds
Scientific instrument maker Güralp Systems Ltd failed to pay £2,069,861 stipulated in deferred prosecution agreement.