Last 3 months headlines – Page 434
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NewsPolice investigation reveals legal aid struggles
Bail decision affected rape complainant's ability to obtain public funding for family law case.
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NewsPI firm opens new business with financial adviser
Joint venture will see listed adviser combine with 130-year-old firm.
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NewsMajor litigation funder admits caseload hit by Covid delays
Burford Capital reports a 'fairly quiet period' after 43% of its portfolio experiences pandemic-related delays.
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NewsSolicitor costs slashed after judge rules them ‘well over the top’
London firm's fees deemed excessive - even allowing for new, higher guideline rates.
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NewsExtinction Rebellion confirms plans to target City law firms
Large City practices are ‘critical enablers of the carbon economy’, claims protest group.
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NewsRotten luck for Johnny as Sex Pistols claim concludes
Presence of lawyers for band agreement goes against John Lydon in high-profile ruling.
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NewsOnline hearings take edge off cross-examination, study finds
Techniques used by lawyers less effective over video link, according to research by international consultancy.
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NewsBaroness Hale issues support plea for Afghan judges
Former Supreme Court president says female colleagues have cause to be fearful.
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NewsUniversities compete for City trainees ahead of SQE roll-out
The University of Law strikes ‘exclusive new partnership’ with Taylor Wessing to train future trainees.
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NewsClaimant ‘unreasonable’ for not using portal on overvalued case
Claimant initially valued case at more than £25,000 but settled for less than half.
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NewsRobot wars: lawtech AI giants square off
Acquisition of legal AI pioneer Kira Systems by US legal tech company Litera highlights legal tech’s shift from innovation to consolidation.
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NewsRugby and netball tournament is back - with entries from 36 firms
Rugby and netball tournament attracts entries from 36 law and financial services firms.
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NewsCourt blocks removal of Serpentine boathouse
Ruling hinged on the question of whether a wooden structure erected by the operator of rowing and pedal boats forms part of Hyde Park.
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NewsHome Office urged to remove biometric barrier for Afghan nationals
Law Society says change will remove need to make multiple, dangerous journeys.
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NewsFancy joining the LSB? Check your tweets
Candidates required to jump through potentially awkward social media hoop to join legal services quango.
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NewsBar warns of reliance on informal police sanctions
'There is a risk that out of court measures will be seen as a way to relieve pressure on the system,' says Bar Council.
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NewsVillage blogger libelled 'townie' neighbours in row over unregistered land
Judgment narrates 17 pages of 'unhappy incidents' involving 30-metre grass triangle in Lake District village.
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NewsCourt backs charities in will construction claim
The High Court has provided guidance on how to interpret inheritance tax thresholds.
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NewsCity partner rebuked for drink-drive conviction
Regulator says Milo Molfa showed remorse for his actions and promptly reported his intended guilty plea.
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NewsNew cooperation in clinical negligence claims could last beyond pandemic
Parties have made greater use of service by email and remote settlement meetings during lockdown.