Last 3 months headlines – Page 386
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NewsFirm tells lawyers they will need both jabs to come into office
US-headquartered firm one of the first to require vaccinations by attending staff members.
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NewsLondon firms combine forces to create 'mid-market powerhouse'
RIAA Barker Gillette and Tibber Marks Solicitors announce merger deal.
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NewsTalks ongoing for securing evacuation of at-risk Afghan judge
Foreign secretary says nine judges have been evacuated from the destabilised country.
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NewsPI claim to proceed despite tribunal settlement
Court rejects submission that second claim in civil courts is abuse of process.
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NewsYemen: Barrister asks ICC to open 'war crimes' investigation
Application made despite 'key protagonists' not being parties to the Hague court.
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NewsMoJ pushes on with court fee increases despite majority opposition
Income will go towards HMCTS running cost and 'ensure that the courts and tribunals can continue to deliver access to justice for all'.
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NewsTrevor Sterling: 'I want to see the second black senior partner now'
The Gazette speaks to the solicitor who left school at 17 and went on to make history.
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NewsTribunal rules student wrongly believed she was employed by firm
Claimant even turned up at offices of firm but was told she would need to make an appointment.
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NewsLegal profession ushers in Solicitors Qualifying Exam
From today, aspiring solicitors will complete two sets of assessments and two years of qualifying work experience. But concerns about diversity remain unresolved.
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News‘Brilliant mind and big heart’: Tributes pour in for barrister
Chambers pays tribute to Richard Viney following cycling accident last week.
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NewsLawyers urge UK government to help stranded Afghan judge
Court proceedings possible in bid to secure visa for judge who has been forced into hiding.
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NewsMore cash for family mediation
New voucher scheme expanded to help resolve disputes away from court.
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NewsSustainability crisis deepens as solicitors quit emergency court scheme
Legal Aid Agency has identified 'access' issues on housing possession court schemes across the country.
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NewsEx-attorney general Cox earning £468,000 a year as law firm consultant
Sir Geoffrey Cox also received six-figure sum from legal work, according to register of members’ interests.
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NewsSolicitor charged with contaminating supermarket food with blood
Leoaai Elghareeb appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this afternoon.
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NewsTemporary operating hours: ‘the straw that will break the camel’s back’
Senior criminal defence practitioner tells legal aid lawyers she and many others are already absolutely exhausted.
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NewsMoJ cleared of age discrimination for turning down candidate over 55
Claimant had a long and successful career as a judge’s clerk but was turned down for role last year.
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NewsIn focus: Should City firms cut ties with fossil fuel giants?
As Extinction Rebellion steps up action, the legal profession's links to energy polluters are under the microscope.
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NewsAttorney general keen to raise awareness of sentencing powers
Government publishes data for outcomes of cases referred to Court of Appeal under Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.