Last 3 months headlines – Page 974
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NewsLAA extends legal aid contract eligibility
Firms that opened new offices and hired extra staff can join additional duty solicitor schemes.
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NewsCrown court breached open justice with note-taking ban
A Crown court judge had stopped a man taking notes in order to assert the court’s authority over a litigant in person.
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NewsVara rejects Dyson’s description of ‘desperate’ fees research
Justice minister says evidence was not limited to just 31 interviews of court users.
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NewsJudges ‘not always best placed’ to decide public interest
In some circumstances attorney general’s verdict is best – says the attorney general.
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NewsAppeal court backs CFA without legal aid ‘burial certificate’
NHS trust had tried to argue that funding was invalid in absence of legal aid discharge.
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NewsMoJ not ‘transparent’ enough on gifts and hospitality
Public spending watchdog says rules ‘could be more stringent’.
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NewsFirm’s ‘hopeless’ costs case thrown out
PM Law claimed £3m to recover sums 'due and payable' under insurance policies.
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NewsBar urges CMA to include advocacy in legal review
The bar regulator has suggested the watchdog focuses on family law advocacy.
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NewsBristol named as UK's biggest legal centre outside London
Research finds top tier of regional centres pulling away from the rest of the country.
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NewsAppeal court rejects dishonesty finding against solicitors
Judgment says High Court failed to deal with two solicitors’ potentially good defence.
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NewsRegulators will need to present 'sound evidence' for in-house reform
Legal Services Board says statement of policy will provide transparency about essential issues.
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NewsSFO investigating 'tiny fraction' of tip offs, says City firm
Lack of funding is preventing the SFO from investigating some cases of serious fraud or corruption, Pinsent Masons has claimed.
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NewsProfits up but law firms warned on drawings
Median profit per equity partner increased for the fifth consecutive year, finds Law Society’s Financial Benchmarking Survey.
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NewsJustice ministry backs Jackson on fixed fees
The judge has urged ministers to make reform an immediate priority.
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NewsGCs ‘to quit’ if accountable to City watchdog
FCA to consult on whether individuals in charge of a firm’s legal function in banks, building societies and credit unions need approval under its senior managers regime.
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Competition complaint over family mediation
Under updated Family Procedure Rules mediators must be accredited by the Family Mediation Council.
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NewsBritish bill of rights to protect troops
Michael Gove told a House of Lords committee that draft bill will not ‘derogate absolutely’ from any European Convention rights.
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NewsLaw Society: business as usual
Chancery Lane is open as usual behind the scaffolding required for its first exterior redecoration in 30 years.
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NewsSolicitors’ opinions wanted on client accounts
Law Society is asking solicitors for opinions on the future of accounts rules.