Last 3 months headlines – Page 940
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NewsMemory lane
The jury’s award of £34,000 damages in Telly (‘Kojak’) Savalas against the owners of the Daily Mail.
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NewsParliament debates Land Registry sale
Controversial plans to transfer operations to the private sector will come under parliamentary scrutiny on Thursday.
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Conveyancing form guide published by Law Society
The Law Society has published guidance for revised conveyancing forms for local authority enquiries.
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NewsJean-Pierre Bemba Gombo sentenced for war crimes
Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo has been jailed for 18 years by the International Criminal Court for war crimes and sexual violence.
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News'Borderline' civil cases no longer eligible for legal aid
Legal Aid Agency announces it has changed its approach to assessing merits.
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NewsParty penalised in case 'crying out' for sensible negotiation
Judge says defendant failed to make full disclosure or entertain settlement.
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NewsBrexit lobby lawyer sets out practice priorities
Clive Thorne of pro-Leave group Lawyers for Britain wants to see urgent action in areas including IP and competition law.
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NewsLawyers fear for UK's future in ECHR after Brexit vote
The next prime minister could seek to leave the convention as part of move to ‘take back control’.
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Society seeks views on legal aid 'touts'
Protection clause could be added to new duty provider contracts.
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NewsBrexit: where now for PI reform and regulation?
Pro-Leave heavyweight Michael Gove’s days at the MoJ are surely numbered - solicitors face yet more uncertainty over far-reaching legal services reform.
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NewsEngland and Wales still attractive post-Brexit - Society
President says Chancery Lane will offer support and guidance to help aid the transition into the post-EU era.
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NewsLawyers rush to reassure clients after Brexit shock
Clifford Chance boss says decision has 'serious implications' for the City, as firms anticipate a short-term bonanza of instructions.
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NewsCosts budgeting success 'depends on the judge', say lawyers
Costs lawyers most concerned about prospect of government reforms, including greater fixed costs.
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NewsManchester lawyers asked to donate 0.5% of earnings for new law centre
Greater Manchester Law Centre Steering Group says funds would go directly towards service provision.
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NewsPart 36 rules override PA costs cap, court rules
Appeal decision potentially affects all cases that proceed to provisional assessment of costs.
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NewsSolicitor jailed for three years over £360,000 wine scam
Michael Wilson sentenced for laundering £100,000 from a scam which duped investors out of thousands of pounds.
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NewsPartner profits up 1.5% at Stephenson Harwood
International firm claims record year with revenue up 9%.
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NewsCosts fear over public interest interventions
Human rights group Justice says legislation could deter charities from intervening in cases.
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NewsArtificial intelligence mimics judicial reasoning
Experimental computer judges achieved a 96% success rate, Law Society conference told.
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NewsCity firms plan Brexit 'war rooms' ahead of EU referendum
Magic circle firms Clifford Chance and Linklaters will provide 24-hour advice to clients.