Last 3 months headlines – Page 1003
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NewsRise of LiPs not causing delays, says courts chief
HM Courts & Tribunals Service CEO says court documents should change to help litigants in person.
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NewsSRA chief: let’s treat solicitors like adults
Regulator promises ‘far more conciliatory’ style of correspondence.
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NewsCourts upgrade £375m funding not ring-fenced, admits MoJ
Department waiting until spending review to see if bid has been successful.
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NewsSupreme Court divorce ruling shows zero tolerance for non-disclosure
Two women win battle to set aside their divorce settlements after claiming their ex-husbands misled the courts.
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NewsBlavo & Co shut down by regulator
SRA intervenes into London-based firm and practice of director John Blavo.
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NewsSolicitor leaves profession after moving £28k from client account
Payments made as a loan to two other clients requiring nursing care.
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NewsGovernment withdraws Saudi prisons bid
Justice secretary Michael Gove announced decision in response to urgent question in the House of Commons.
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NewsBarristers set up ABS to operate ‘like traditional firm’
New alternative business structure will target the international asset recovery market.
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NewsBSB plans to relax restrictions on employed barristers
Planned changes will allow barristers to contract services through agencies or corporate vehicles.
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NewsCall for legislation-backed quotas to tackle gender inequality
London School of Economics professor says existing policies have failed as commission publishes recommendations.
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NewsSampson was sacked – he didn’t resign, says MoJ chief
Former chief legal ombudsman denies being dismissed.
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NewsHigh Court rules ‘offer to settle’ was not a Part 36
Defendants had argued against costs order based on letter to claimants.
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NewsFamily mediators move towards self-regulation
The Family Mediation Council hopes to boost public confidence in mediation by creating a regulatory board and professional register.
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NewsQuotas ‘demeaning’ to women and minority groups – Leveson
President of the Queen’s Bench Division says judicial diversity is a work in progress.
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NewsClaims giant buys £25m rehab specialist as expansion continues
National Accident Helpline raises £14m in shares to ‘extend reach’.
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NewsSociety raises doubts over legal aid timetable
Firms will find out if they have won duty provider contracts on Thursday.
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NewsTributes paid to Robin ap Cynan
Law Society council member and leading figure on Welsh legal scene dies suddenly.
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NewsImmigration appeal hearings delayed up to nine months
A courts service chief admitted the delays were ‘unacceptable’.
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NewsCourt estate consolidation plans based on flawed data
When it launched its consultation in July proposing the closure of 91 courts, the government stated that 95% of users would still be able to get to alternative sites within an hour.
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NewsThe Lord Chancer and Lola Montez
Henry Brougham, who courageously defended Queen Caroline in the divorce suit brought by George III, attracted many women.