Last 3 months headlines – Page 72
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NewsBar could suspend Bangladesh exams due to civil unrest
Student protests against civil service quotas sparked violent clashes and the long-serving prime minister's resignation.
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NewsAI use now widespread in US legal sector despite ethical concerns
American Bar Association taskforce warns firms against failing to pass on time-savings to clients.
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NewsLock doors and leave early: Immigration firms on hate list urged to be cautious
‘Serious concerns’ about safety of solicitors after names and addresses published online.
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NewsLondon firm fined 2% of turnover for anti-money laundering failures
Sanction was mitigated by the fact that breaches were unintentional and had been remedied, SRA says.
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NewsUpholding the lawn
Not since Vardy v Rooney has Obiter seen mainstream media get so excited about a High Court battle than it did with Lauryn Goodman v Kyle Walker.
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NewsDefence group reopens lobbying battle on clinical negligence costs reform
Medical Defence Union opens dialogue with government about reducing costs.
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NewsIn depth: Immigration firms given clean bill of health
The tabloids wasted no time in laying in to immigration lawyers when a Daily Mail sting uncovered malpractice last year. But an SRA investigation found firms have robust procedures for vetting clients.
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NewsFirm announces it will pay for staff to take fertility tests
Pioneering managing partner creates free reproductive health benefits.
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News'Upset and angry': immigration solicitors scared but defiant
Two solicitors share their feelings amid reports rioters could target law firms and advice agencies.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell reports 45% profit bounce
Firm 'demonstrated remarkable resilience' in a year of significant change.
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NewsConsultancy curb is bang on the money
Chancellor Rachel Reeves calls for an immediate halt to ‘non-essential’ expenditure on external consultants. Could there be something in it for access to justice?
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NewsCity firm fired £320k lawyer before discussing redundancy, finds tribunal
Employment judge concludes litigation partner was unfairly dismissed.
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NewsCriminal defence lawyers rule out 24-hour courts for riot prosecutions
Practitioner groups voice opposition to extended court hours to deal with looming flood of cases.
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NewsRebuke for solicitor whose firm lacked accounts system
Sole practitioner took action to remedy omissions but only after forensic inspection.
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NewsSociety sounds alarm as solicitors named as potential targets for violent protest
Chancery Lane urges government to protect lawyers as law firm names are circulated by far-right agitators.
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News'Mentor, inspiration and a good friend': Tributes pour in for Paul Darling KC
Figures from across the legal profession and beyond join in mourning barrister.
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NewsTribunal member warned over ‘tumour Tories’ post
Former union officer was sitting on ‘a strongly disputed and politically sensitive case’, Judicial Conduct Investigations Office says.
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NewsTalks on 24-hour courts to deal with fallout from weekend of violence
CPS lawyers working ‘around the clock’ to process prosecutions across UK.
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NewsRoman law inheritance case goes to appeal
Issues raised in the case are novel and will set a precedent of importance, judge rules
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NewsInsurers willing to bend as PII market favours solicitors
Broker says more insurers are in the market, creating more choice for firms.