Last 3 months headlines – Page 765
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NewsMemory lane
The Law Society Gazette, 25 October 2007 Bill reaches denouement The Legal Services Bill headed towards its end-game this week in the wake of the House of Lords defeating the government on three key issues. Peers supported amendments laid by Conservative shadow justice minister Lord Kingsland that limited the exemption ...
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NewsNews focus: Lord Keen's GREAT expectations for legal services
The campaign to promote UK legal services internationally needs the collaboration of the entire profession to help fend off mounting competition.
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NewsNews roundup: in brief
Jail for ex-CILEX member Self-styled legal practitioner Prince Adewale Adeola, a former associate member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, was jailed for five months last week after being convicted of providing illegal immigration advice. Skelton on the board Taylor Wessing has announced the appointment of a woman, Siân ...
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NewsTributes paid to Julie Exton, a ‘stellar example’ to others
The profession has united to pay tribute to Bristol family solicitor and district judge Julie Exton, who has died at the age of 59. The Gazette understands she had been suffering from motor neurone disease for some months. Julie Anita Exton was admitted as a solicitor in 1983. Exton was ...
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News‘No evidence’ to support standard of proof shift
No evidence yet indicating need for switch from criminal to civil standard at SDT, says Law Society.
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News'We've got your back' - Jackson LJ calms unbundling fears
Civil litigaton reform architect says the courts must ensure solicitors’ concerns about offering limited services are met.
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NewsPwC creates on-demand lawyer service
Flexible Legal Resources will help PwC staff during periods of high demand.
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NewsEight sentenced over bus 'crash for cash' fraud
Cardiff-based men accused of taking advantage of the personal injury claims system.
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National Accident Helpline sets up second ABS
Partnership with national law firm Lyons Davidson will go live in November.
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Metamorph continues buyout spree with BPL purchase
South of England conveyancing specialists will now operate under Metamorph brand.
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NewsFixed costs in 2018 to tackle holiday sickness 'epidemic'
Government makes call for evidence as battle to stem claims intensifies.
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NewsConclude legal aid review quickly, MPs urge government
Early day motion signed by 68 MPs from major political parties.
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Bar scraps nursery scheme after four years
Campaign to set up a nursery stretched back decades.
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NewsGovernment to cover GPs against clinical negligence claims
State-backed scheme will indemnity doctors doing NHS work.
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NewsBarrister lifts lid on impact of rude and aggressive judges
Mary Aspinall-Miles says some judges ’undermine professional confidence’.
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NewsVehicle and knife acts prompt terrorist sentencing rethink
Sentencing Council consults on first comprehensive guidance for judges.
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NewsLawyers expect whiplash reforms to drag beyond October 2018
Conference hears one of the government’s key drivers behind personal injury changes may also be fading away.
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GCs exploring social media to appoint external advisers
Sector research suggests senior in-house lawyers are looking beyond directories.
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NewsLegal privilege battle heads to Court of Appeal
High Court decision earlier this year in ENRC case was greeted with dismay by both solicitors and The Law Society.
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NewsConsent at 13? Internet contract age under fire in Lords
Allowing 13-year-olds to sign away rights is ‘almost certainly illegal’, debate on Data Protection Bill hears.