Last 3 months headlines – Page 671
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Revealed: firms that are allowed to operate outside solicitor rules
The SRA’s ‘safe space’ was extended in July - and the regulator has now started to publish details of applicants successful since then.
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Linklaters tests 'recommendation engine' to help lawyers' wellbeing
BetterSpace app may suggest whether to focus on sleep, exercise or social connections.
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Blavo & Co burgled after firm told of legal aid probe, court told
Lord chancellor's High Court bid to seek £22m from director John Blavo continues.
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Robot lawyers take off with flying taxis
SRA receives £700,000 from government’s ‘pioneer fund’ for regulation of future technologies.
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Magic circle firm warns banks on middle management
A decade after the financial crisis, survey suggests managers have a vested interest in problems not being identified.
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Firm hire: Munich partner for Dentons
Jobst von Steinsdorff Global firm Dentons has strengthened its banking and finance practice with the hire of Jobst von Steinsdorff, previously general counsel for the Dusseldorf-based private bank Bankhaus Lampe. Steinsdorff has joined Dentons’ Munich office as partner at the beginning of the month. ...
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Judge reprimanded for third time over delayed rulings
Arrangements put in place to prevent further delays to Mr Justice King’s judgments.
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City firm branches into 'reputation management' with consultancy
International firm to offer advice on reputation management and public relations.
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ENRC demands judicial review of SFO probe
Document claims fraud busting agency liable for series of faults.
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Lord chancellor seeks £22m from Blavo & Co director
A 10-day hearing opens in the Royal Courts of Justice over the legal aid firm, which was shut down in 2015.
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Victory for claimant firms as costs disclosure appeals dismissed
Further guidance for stack of cases where former client has queried deductions from their damages.
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Firm hire: Clarke Willmott expands in Manchester
National firm Clarke Willmott LLP is expanding its family department in Manchester with the hire of Emily Barcilon from Myersons in Altrincham.
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Bakers prepares to axe support roles
International firm planning firm-wide reorganisation of business support team.
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High Court dismisses 'unexplained wealth' challenge
Court dismisses challenge to order but privacy ruling will remain in place for now.
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Law firm's complaint over Lloyds' black horse ad fails
Keystone Law said bank had been misleading through its stated commitment to supporting customers.
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'Take a light approach' - Society to SRA as transparency deadline looms
New rules provide opportunities as well as initial burdens, says Blacklaws.
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Conservative conference: Whitehall mistakes burden the justice system
Justice minister says departments have an obligation to get their decisions right.
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Conservative conference: We've not gone soft on criminals, says Gauke
Justice secretary addresses delegates - but there is no mention of any access to justice issues.
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SFO will not appeal ENRC privilege ruling
First major public decision of Lisa Osofsky in her role as director of fraudbusting agency.
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Legal bloggers allowed to cover private family proceedings
Ministry of Justice begins nine-month pilot giving certain lawyers reporting rights.