Last 3 months headlines – Page 834
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NewsEU fires off patent court warning
Brexit negotiator says EU must consider future of UK division of court.
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NewsUK solicitors outnumber Irish joining Dublin roll
Three-quarters of the 1,448 solicitors admitted in Ireland last year were from England and Wales, new figures show.
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NewsJudicial reform law prompts protests in Poland
Amendment places National Council of the Judiciary under control of parliament.
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NewsLaw reform could cause more challenges to wills
Solicitors for the Elderly says it has concerns for older and vulnerable people if Law Commission proposals are implemented.
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NewsMemory lane
The Law Society Gazette, 19 July 2007 Court dress parity Solicitor-advocates should finally be allowed to wear the same attire as barristers in court under proposals issued last week by the lord chief justice. Solicitor-advocates in criminal cases will be ‘permitted’ to wear wigs, wing collars and bands, but in ...
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NewsNews focus: Wish you weren't here
Travel operators are deploying strong-arm tactics to deter holiday sickness claims, but many solicitors accept there is a legitimate problem that needs to be tackled.
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NewsSentence review extended to more terror offences
Unduly lenient sentence scheme will cover convictions under Terror Act 2000, Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001 and Terrorism Act 2006.
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NewsPlain English, please: LSB research highlights vulnerable client experiences
Legal Services Board chief executive says small actions can make a big difference.
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NewsClaimant legal costs edge towards £500m for NHS
Annual report shows number of clinical negligence claims falling by 2.5%.
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NewsGrenfell Tower: £5m emergency fund won't affect legal aid eligibility
Law Society has been liaising with the Legal Aid Agency over means testing fears.
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NewsBristows' tribute to leader after fatal cycling accident
Theo Savvides 'enriched the lives of all those around him'.
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NewsSRA unmoved on tackling 'gold plated' minimum PII cover
Authority also plans to relax rules on switching legal services regulator.
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NewsAdvocate general rules on jurisdiction in defamation row
Advisor to the CJEU says defendant does not have to sue in country of domicile.
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NewsJudge warns double-booked lawyers: We will start case without you
Family judge says so-called cross courting is increasingly becoming a problem.
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News'Eye-watering': EU withdrawal bill is biggest change in legal system for 45 years
Law Society calls for rights to be protected as government introduces European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
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NewsGordon Dadds aims for big acquisitions with £20m warchest
Firm outlines growth plans having already amalgamated 10 firms since 2013.
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NewsDAC Beachcroft reports 10% boost in profit
Partner profit up and debt down as managing partner hails success ‘despite Brexit’ vote.