Last 3 months headlines – Page 189
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NewsTop US firm shuts up shop in Shanghai
Latham & Watkins to ‘consolidate’ operations in Beijing as market conditions worsen.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell CEO Andrew Tucker dies
Firm pays tribute to ‘hugely respected’ leader, who joined in 1985.
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NewsPromise of change in law following Letby’s non-appearance for sentencing
Serial killer nurse ‘not just a murderer but a coward,’ says lord chancellor - but lawyers warn that compulsion is deeply problematic.
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NewsAxiom Ince enlists external experts to investigate after SRA suspensions
Firm says it has green light from regulator to operate normal business practices.
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NewsBillionaire's challenge to sanctions regime dismissed
Decision prompts call for independent review to ensure the right individuals are targeted.
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NewsNew law centre helps hundreds
North Yorkshire Citizens Advice and Law Centre was voted into the Law Centres Network last December.
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NewsBusinessman guilty of Gray’s Inn ‘bomb’ conspiracy
Jury sitting in the four-month trial at the Old Bailey deliberated for 25 hours and 13 minutes before reaching a decision.
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NewsProcessing delays cause ‘damaging sclerosis in civil justice’
Consumer watchdog urges action over ‘rapid deterioration in service quality in recent times’.
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NewsDead Fridays? Firm responds by shutting half its office space
Kingsley Napley says move can offer financial and environmental benefits.
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NewsEngland rugby’s biggest weapon? Its lawyer
Sports specialist persuaded independent judicial committee to overturn a red card.
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NewsTribunal ready to fight SRA over fining powers
Adjudicator talks up its independent role in the face of SRA power grab.
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NewsCosts judge condemns ‘all over the place’ mesh claims
Time claimed for drafting letter of claim slashed from 62 hours to 15 by costs court.
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NewsSlater and Gordon secures £33m loan to fund growth
Litigation funder Harbour will ensure firm has access to capital for several years.
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NewsWanted: solicitors for SQE assessments
Solicitors Regulation Authority says it needs more examiners to conduct oral advocacy tests.
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NewsSolicitor avoids suspension over assault conviction
Tribunal hears that victims feel frightened to be alone at home after sexual assaults.
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NewsNo Mickey Mouse degrees for filmmaker - lawyer
Rising star contrasts his experiences at film school and law school.
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NewsSolicitor ‘AB/X’ continues fight for anonymity
Managing partner has applied for permission to appeal July order that he be identified.
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NewsFixed costs: firm will ‘manage client expectations’
Hudgells chief predicts that practices will exit the personal injury market after October.
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NewsJudge praises skilled advocacy in ‘titanic’ family case
Legal representatives involved in the ‘complex’ financial remedy case praised for their ‘skill, assiduity and diligence’ - despite ‘sobering note’ as to costs.
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NewsConsultant on 40% commission was not firm’s employee
Employment tribunal judge accepts that firm did not pay both a salary and commission to staff.