Last 3 months headlines – Page 558
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NewsGlobal bar condemns move to impose security law on Hong Kong
New national security legislation would undermine the region's autonomy, International Bar Association says.
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NewsCourts 'could come under pressure' to hear complicated possession cases quickly
Solicitor says cases involving private landlords are ones where tenants need legal representation the most.
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NewsCity firms prepare to return to the office
Face masks, temperature testing and staff rotas are all on the cards.
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NewsSlater and Gordon to close London office as remote working becomes norm
Review underway of all offices nationwide as requirement for physical space diminishes.
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NewsChambers in discussions to scale back offices
Bar Council warns that physical premises are key for training, support and wellbeing.
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NewsDon’t worry about stuffy courts, says HMCTS
Nothing beyond normal workplace measures is needed to regulate ventilation in courts, says HMCTS.
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NewsConveyancers ask Sunak for furlough flexibility
Property groups say government will save money by helping firms deal with initial pent-up housing demand.
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NewsFirms 'could go bust' if more jury trials don't return
Criminal defence solicitor says Crown court cases ensure firms can break even.
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NewsDechert hacking claim dismissed by High Court
Ruling follows allegations of firm's involvement in human rights abuses in the Middle East.
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NewsCosts settlement offer didn’t end at the door of the court, High Court rules
Judge rejects defendant’s appeal, saying it was open to them to put a time limit on settlement offer.
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NewsTrainee puts legal career on pause to help on health frontline
Thorrun Govind is less than a year into training contract but has gone back to pharmacy work.
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NewsWe’ll weather the Covid storm, upbeat Gateley tells investors
Listed firm 'well placed to benefit from organic and acquisitive growth opportunities as they arise'.
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NewsTenants could lose access to duty solicitor in eviction cases
Court proposals to resume proceedings include strongly encouraging defendants to get early legal aid help.
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NewsHotels and sports halls being considered as makeshift courts
Novel venues could tackle the backlog while meeting future distancing rules, lord chief justice tells MPs.
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NewsBarristers demand cleaner magistrates’ courts
Courts still lack essentials such as hand sanitiser and cleaning products, counsel claim.
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NewsSociety postpones annual general meeting
Current office-holders will remain in post until October, Chancery Lane announces.
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NewsJury trials return to more courts
Judiciary says positive feedback has been received from courts where jury trials have already restarted.
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NewsRoyal Commission could be next Covid-19 victim
Director of public prosecutions tells committee terms of reference and membership not yet settled.
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NewsJudge disciplined for obtaining personal records
'Formal advice' after judge accessed details about an individual he was giving evidence against.
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NewsRemote hearings review to report back next week
Team led by Legal Education Foundation's Dr Natalie Byrom received 1,077 responses in two weeks.