Last 3 months headlines – Page 717
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NewsThe Law Society Gazette memory lane
17 April 2008 Interventions soar as firms feel squeeze The number of law firms in England and Wales shut down by the profession’s regulator has almost trebled in 2008 compared with the early months of last year. So-called ‘interventions’ have surged to their highest level for ...
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NewsLegal firms bullish as net profits surge again
Positive message of a respected annual bellwether of small and medium-sized law firm performance, published today.
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NewsGoogle must delete links in 'right to be forgotten' case
Identities of claimants 'NT 1’ and ‘NT 2’ remain protected by court order.
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NewsHogan Lovells scraps 'outdated' performance reviews
Associates at international firm now encouraged to seek regular feedback from their peers.
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NewsTaxman knocks on firms' doors amid VAT costs confusion
Law Society engaging with HMRC on what it calls the ‘inconsistencies’ arising from Brabners decision.
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NewsMoJ confirms fixed costs figures for holiday sickness claims
Minister says ‘epidemic’ has damaged the travel industry and driven up costs for holidaymakers.
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NewsSolicitor convicted of $14m tax fraud in US
Michael Little was a former Wall Street worker turned lawyer.
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NewsSRA opens 'safe space' for firms wanting to push boundaries
Waiver policy to be extended for practitioners seeking to innovate.
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NewsJustice en danger! Black-robed protestors fill Paris streets
Organisers say more than 5,000 lawyers marched in protest at government reform plans
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NewsGovernment seeks to champion ADR in consumer rights drive
Research methodology reveals just three solicitors were asked for their opinion on alternative dispute resolution.
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News'Meal ticket' divorce ruling sees courts in less generous mood
Judge rules that payments should stop to guarantee husband a ‘clean break’ from his ex-wife.
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NewsBar regulator mulls dropping ban on LGBT barrister data
Consultation will ask whether the rule related to sexual orientation reporting is ‘still appropriate’.
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NewsBe honest about pressure on the CPS, former chief prosecutor tells DPP
Nazir Afzal says he short-sightedly 'let go' his most experienced staff because he had to cut his budget by 30%.
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NewsBullish Bakers reports London profits up 92%
Highest paid member of global firm drew £2.58m in 2017, LLP results reveal.
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NewsTrade mark company told to stop calling itself 'number one'
Advertising Standards Authority says adverts must not appear again in their current form.
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NewsPlaudits for judge's plain speaking in adoption case
Deputy District Judge Reed explains decision with 'simple words' so the father, who has a learning disability, can understand.
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NewsEversheds takes strides towards female partner goal
International firm has target to reach 30% female partnership by 2021.
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NewsPioneering solicitor QC quits magic circle for chambers
Judith Gill hails 'exciting times for arbitration in Singapore’.
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NewsFraud authority sets ‘robo-lawyer' to work on cases
AI can work '2,000 times faster than a human lawyer’, SFO says.