Last 3 months headlines – Page 63
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NewsLong read: Judges tire of gameplaying tactics in costs disputes
In two rulings, claimants’ overstated costs budgets and the inability to settle issues without a hearing have attracted judicial ire. Experts are warning that parties are not immune from sanctions.
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NewsGallery: Solicitors complete the Great North Run
Did you take part? Send your photos to amy.coleman@lawsociety.org.uk.
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NewsIn depth: An uncertain outlook for devolved justice in Wales
As the Law Society unveils a landmark report on the outlook for justice in Wales, progress on devolution remains highly uncertain despite a change of government at Westminster.
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NewsHogan Lovells reveals shock closure of three offices
Global firm says it wants to focus on ‘strategic markets’ in London and US cities.
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NewsTrade union reveals rising staff turnover at CPS
Trade union report calls for additional training and support for lawyers prosecuting rape and serious sexual offences.
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NewsTribunal dismisses appeal in Slater & Gordon bonus dispute
EAT judge upholds decision in case between national firm and its former costs resolution manager.
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NewsFormer SSB clients dumped again as lawyers back away
Cavity wall claimants moved on to third set of solicitors since January.
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NewsUS firm Armstrong Teasdale pulls the plug on London
Several dozen staff and trainees made redundant at one day’s notice by top-200 US firm.
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NewsJustice in Wales: Law Society warns against ‘sudden devolutionary spasm’
Part or full devolution of justice offers ‘significant opportunities’ - but new discussion paper opposes creation of a separate jurisdiction.
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NewsHigh Court throws out Swiss lawyer’s libel claim over Wikipedia page
High Court finds England ‘not most appropriate’ jurisidiction to bring Matthew Parish’s libel claim against Wikimedia over forgery conviction published on site.
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NewsClinical negligence going in 'wrong direction', NHS review finds
Increasing rate of clinical negligence claims is indicative of the poor state of the NHS in England, Lord Darzi concludes.
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NewsSupreme Court blocks Tesco's fire and rehire of warehouse workers
Justices find unanimously in favour of union in landmark judgment protecting ‘retained pay’ workers from forced contract changes.
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NewsChallenger firm Keystone hails first-half profits rise
Listed remote-working outfit now has 557 fee earners on its books.
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NewsBar legal aid champion Sidhu to face tribunal
Former Criminal Bar Association chair denies sexual harassment claims.
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NewsBarrister Slaughter to chair Commons justice committee
Long-serving MP had urged committee to focus on issues including SLAPPs and the courts crisis.
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NewsLocal authorities select 15 firms to share legal work
Eight new firms among those brought on board by North West Legal Consortium for the next four years.
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NewsRenters' Rights Bill: lawyer predicts surge in eviction cases
Property disputes specialist expects county court to be flooded with section 21 notices ahead of bill becoming law.
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NewsSRA charges two more solicitors after immigration sting
Solicitors from London and Birmingham will face hearings before SDT.
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NewsFacing judge who inspired fear
Extremely difficult Edward Clarke summons Morton to his chambers.
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NewsA new kind of ‘thing’: digital assets bill introduced
Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill will mean that digital holdings including cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens and carbon credits can be considered as personal property.