Last 3 months headlines – Page 998
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NewsSmall firms lead way with pro bono efforts
Research shows firms with formal pro bono policies donated more hours of free legal assistance than those without.
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NewsCourtroom abuse sparks new McKenzie friend fears
Judicial consultation imminent amid concerns that McKenzie friends ‘are cannibalising work that the bar should be doing’.
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NewsAccountancy giant EY ‘not a rival to law firms’
The firm last month announced it would establish a ‘legal transaction’ team in Manchester.
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NewsLawyers’ desks are not so hot
Life’s not always rosy in the law, but at least you get a desk to call your own.
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NewsYou get the picture
Conversion of magistrates’ court into a cinema tickled some of our readers.
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NewsEx-City solicitor becomes Gove aide
Tory rising star Robert Jenrick MP appointed parliamentary private secretary.
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US state adopts ABS model
Lawyers and limited license legal technicians can jointly own a law firm in Washington.
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NewsIPO to value Gateley at £100m
Seven top partners will share £20m, according to a stock exchange filing today.
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NewsLAA tweaks billing system after criticism
Legal Aid Agency will be making a series of improvements to its client cost and management system.
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NewsHigh-profile public law firm to close
Birmingham practice has fought against controversial decisions made by public authorities for nearly 12 years.
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NewsCriminal defence giant targets north-west
Cartwright King merger with Garstangs Burrows Bussin will lead to firm employing 250 staff across 17 offices.
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NewsGateley to go public on 8 June
National commercial firm announces stock exchange listing date and share price.
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NewsConsolidator vows to buy 60 high street firms
Metamorph Law is backed by Assure Law, which last year rescued Manchester firm Linder Myers.
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NewsFour out of 10 divorce petitions flawed
Solicitors told to conduct checks as Bury St Edmunds centre gears up to handle 40% of all divorce work in England and Wales.
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NewsNorthern Ireland barristers withdraw services in legal aid protest
Justice minister David Ford said he was surprised and disappointed by the Criminal Bar Association’s decision.
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NewsMoJ accelerates court Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi will be available in all magistrates’ and Crown courts by October – after 18 months of work.
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NewsGovernment pauses for thought on human rights
Government will ‘bring forward proposals’ for a British bill of rights, Queen’s speech announces.
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NewsSRA warns on exit strategies after solicitors fined
Five solicitors penalised in April for not following the correct procedure to close down their businesses.
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NewsSociety fears for legal professional privilege
Law Society president voices concerns over Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act and human rights reform.