Last 3 months headlines – Page 1117
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NewsRPC ditches flat fee for newly qualified solicitors
Flat rate has ‘passed its sell-by date and no longer has any integrity’.
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NewsArbitration centre builds Israeli-Palestinian bridge
Twenty years after the Oslo Accord, parties involved in commercial Israeli-Palestinian disputes get a forum for resolution.
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NewsLegal arm to escape Co-op review
Fact-finding will centre on the group’s democratic structure, the Co-op says.
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NewsPersonal injury firm in breach of duty
Judge criticises automated system that failed to fully assess extent of compensation claim.
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NewsMergers help drive hefty growth at DWF
Over 10% (£6m) of DWF’s revenue rise was organic, with the remainder coming from its high-profile mergers.
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NewsWragges and Lawrence Graham begin merger talks
Combined firm would have more than 600 lawyers and posted joint income of £172m last year.
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NewsFelons on the bench would be a crime
Does the public really want ex-criminals sitting in judgment over them?
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NewsInsider information
A new business is to offer bespoke coaching in how best to cope with prison for white-collar criminals.
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NewsBumper to bumper
Manchester Law Society PI conference sees bun fight between insurers and claimant lawyers.
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NewsBrands in line of fire after QS firms quit
Responding to the departures, QualitySolicitors said it had more than 200 locations across the country.
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NewsMP intervenes in SRA costs row
Simon Danczuk is angered by what appears to be a loophole denying costs protection to someone who was a beneficiary of a will but not the client.
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NewsLaw firms ‘failing to embrace’ flexible work
The absence of flexible working is one of the biggest barriers to women becoming partners in law firms, says a prominent in-house lawyer.
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NewsLLB intake rising, say universities
The University of Law reported the largest increase in students.
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NewsLegal career progression fear over flexible working
Law firms accept flexible working arrangements reluctantly, a study of lawyers working at larger firms has concluded.
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NewsADR pledge may change approach to litigation
A number of the UK’s biggest companies including Tesco and Marks & Spencer signed up to the 21st Century Corporate ADR Pledge.
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Most victims unable to access legal aid
Six out of 10 domestic violence victims are unable to get access to legal aid, a survey by women’s rights charities has revealed.