Last 3 months headlines – Page 726
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NewsFirm hire: Carbon law opens in Birmingham
Toni Sharp Toni Sharp, Carbon Law Cardiff-headquartered next generation firm Carbon Law Partners (CLP) has announced the appointment of Toni Sharp as its first Birmingham-based partner, as part of its expansion into the Midlands. Sharp brings a wealth of experience in HR and employment law to expand ...
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NewsLegal London’s big screen outing
Obiter was first in the queue at the local fleapit to catch the film adaptation of Ian McEwan’s legal drama The Children Act.
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NewsSchool’s out, court’s in
Drafting a complex commercial contract is probably child’s play compared to coming up with ways to entertain the kids during the summer holidays.
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NewsStanza bonanza
Oh dear. When it comes to poetic talent, all we can say is that Gazette readers must be very good lawyers.
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NewsSmall claims limit exemption for ‘vulnerable’ road users?
The government last week hinted at a concession in its reforms of the personal injury sector.
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NewsSolicitors voice police station assault fears
Criminal defence specialists have spoken about the risks duty solicitors face at police stations.
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NewsFirm hire: Mackrell Turner Garrett consultant
Aymen Elbilly Aymen Elbilly, Mackrell Turner Garrett Internationally-focused London firm Mackrell Turner Garrett has announced the appointment of a new Middle East litigation and arbitration consultant as the firm experiences a significant uptake in work from the region. Dubai based Australian qualified lawyer Aymen Elbilly has extensive ...
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NewsLegal aid providers in limbo day before new contracts begin
Law Society has asked the Legal Aid Agency to issue urgent advice about existing and new work.
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NewsJuniors lose out as MoJ proposes advocacy fee rise
Law Society says new rates will will worsen the recruitment crisis in legal aid work.
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NewsDBA regulations 'not fit for purpose' - bar
Ministry of Justice told that few barristers are willing to take the risk of not being able to recover their costs.
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NewsConveyancers forced to publish prices
Licensed conveyancers will have to publish costs and service details on their website.
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News'Trust in solicitors on the line': Society calls on profession to help block 'dangerous' deregulation
Legal Services Board is considering regulator’s proposals for changes to handbook.
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NewsSupreme Court ruling renews cohabitation warning
Family lawyers highlight lack of awareness among unmarried couples about their rights when a partner dies.
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NewsPI referral fee ban not working, MoJ told
Forum of Insurance Lawyers says SRA survey underestimates degree to which claimant businesses breach LASPO.
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NewsPM's 'great' Nigeria partnership sidesteps practising rights issue
Government announced initiative as part of ‘Legal Services are GREAT’ campaign.
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NewsCourts ID scheme hit by fees controversy ahead of pilot
Bar Council says it may need to charge a fee if fast-track entry scheme is rolled out.
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News80% of top firms sign up to bill-viewing platform
LawTech business Apperio raises £7.5m for expansion.
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NewsCCJs against consumers drop for first time in five years
Latest figures from the Registry Trust report statistics of judgments against both businesses and consumers.