Last 3 months headlines – Page 155
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NewsSRA sounds alarm on firm mergers
M&As must prioritise clients’ interests, regulator warns after spate of high profile collapses.
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NewsBar v Bench in 10k clash
A good-humoured race between two distinguished institutions kicks off London Legal Walk 2024.
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NewsRosenblatt sees off ‘conspiracy’ claim
Allegations by former Stobart chief executive of concealment of documents had no prospect of success, High Court rules.
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NewsLawyers looking into potential action over police car calf collision
Evidence being assessed by lawyers in advance of a potential private prosecution.
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NewsSRA fights for anonymity in money-laundering compliance case
High Court hears appeal against rulings on due diligence check, in case which explores the scope of privilege.
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NewsIn depth: General election manifesto roundup
The three main parties agree that criminal justice needs fixing – but differ on priorities.
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NewsReform UK pledges justice spending hike and family law change
Nigel Farage’s party sets out how it would govern if elected next month.
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NewsSolicitors enjoy a wild round-the-island ride
Law Society Yacht Club team was one of only 16% of entrants to complete the iconic race this year.
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NewsJustice reform charity unveils post-election criminal justice action plan
Former lord chancellor says blueprint, which would see more cases kept in magistrates' court, warrants serious consideration.
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NewsFirm showed a ‘lackadaisical’ approach to breach of contract
County court judge ponders wasted costs order but says firm's behaviour was not improper.
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NewsCarr swerves political traffic
Lady chief justice had some tricky waters to navigate when she addressed the Bar Council’s annual conference.
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NewsFirm’s libel claim over Trustpilot reviews rejected by High Court
Lawyers said negative online review had deprived them of a lucrative contract.
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NewsSociety to consult on TA6 property information form
Compulsory implementation of fifth edition for accredited CQS members put on hold for six months.
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NewsSenior partner suspended over sex on a desk with junior colleague
Tribunal says younger female staff at unnamed firm were given ‘unsettling dilemma’ about how to respond.
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NewsPost Office live: Solicitor accused of being the 'epitome of arrogance'
Womble Bond Dickinson partner Andy Parsons, who led the defence in the Bates litigation, returns for a second day of oral evidence at the Post Office Inquiry.
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NewsSolicitor for Post Office wrote trainee’s email on avoiding disclosure
First day of Andrew Parsons’s evidence to Post Office Inquiry focuses on disclosure issues.
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NewsCarers working in law suffer in silence as mental burden grows
Three quarters of carers are 'near breaking point' but many carry on without support.
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NewsRebuke for solicitor who disclosed privileged email
Practitioner sent copy to opposing side after refusing to represent non-paying client.
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NewsCourt of Appeal grants judge permission to continue JAC battle
Master of the rolls says it is in the public interest for the fairness of the Judicial Appointments Commission's procedure to be examined at a full hearing.
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NewsSolicitor’s election fight for BSL change
Campaign aims to encourage broadcasters to provide sign language interpretation in all future election programmes.