Last 3 months headlines – Page 702
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NewsSupreme Court dismisses appeal in Pimlico Plumbers employment case
Ruling this morning clarifies that Gary Smith was a ‘worker’ under section 83(2)(a) of the Equality Act.
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Louboutin sticks boot in with red sole trade mark win
CJEU ruling says mark does not relate to ‘specific shape’ but for the colour red applied to the sole of a shoe.
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NewsCivil Liability Bill: Government secures crucial win by just 13 votes
Peers vote down amendment that would have removed provisions for fixed whiplash tariffs.
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Replacing interpreters with technology 'will lead to miscarriages of justice'
Lord chief justice told his controversial prediction is based on unproven assumptions.
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NewsBar dispute is not resolved, CBA chief tells MPs
Bar Council and Criminal Bar Association leaders appear before committee after announcement of ballot result.
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NewsPC fee frozen - but compensation fund levies soar
Dubious investment schemes are placing huge strain on cash reserved to recompense people who have suffered hardship as a result of a solicitor's dishonesty or failure to account for client money.
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Private prosecution secures eight-year sentence for fraudster
Mishcon de Reya was instructed to pursue co-conspirator in €100m bogus investment fraud.
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NewsNorth Korea still committing crimes against humanity
Euphoria over Trump-Kim handshake should not eclipse human rights concerns, International Bar Association says.
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NewsMoJ loses minister Phillip Lee in Brexit row
Dr Phillip Lee quits government over EU Withdrawal Bill in dramatic conference speech.
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NewsCriminal bar votes to accept government's offer
Direct action which began on 1 April will now cease.
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NewsLuxembourg extends compensation for delayed flight connections
Industry experts say decision sets a new precedent for claims where the end destination is outside the EU.
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NewsQC loses appeal over 'offensive remarks' at sexual assault hearing
Howard Godfrey QC was appealing against bar tribunal decision handed down last year.
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NewsRestore legal aid for early advice: Conservative MP joins critics
Barrister Alex Chalk says LASPO has reduced the budget further than originally intended.
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NewsLegal figures on Queen's Birthday Honours List
Solicitor Sonya Bedford receives MBE for services to community energy.
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NewsKPMG fined £3m for insufficient 'scepticism' over Quindell
Accountant admitted failing to obtain reasonable assurance that the financial statements were 'free from material misstatement’.
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NewsSolicitors and salutations
The letter in the Gazette fulminating about the archaic practice of beginning letters ‘Dear Sir’ is absolutely right (21 May). As we approach the end of the second decade of the 21st century it is catering to a patriarchal society: it is a practice that is outmoded and should be ...
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NewsMoJ to refund court fees after overcharging
Change of policy followed the threat of judicial review from solicitor whose client paid £103 too much.
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‘No evidence’ insurance reform will slash indemnity premiums
Clients and law firms will both suffer if the Solicitors Regulation Authority pushes through reductions in minimum insurance cover, the Law Society has warned. Regulators want to reduce the minimum indemnity threshold from the current £2m, to between £1m for conveyancing firms and £500,000 for all others. The SRA, which ...