Last 3 months headlines – Page 812
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NewsDestroyer of Victorian vice
Sometimes I worry about solicitors becoming too involved in their cases. A case in point, admittedly a century ago, is that of C H Collette, solicitor for the Society of the Suppression of Vice.
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NewsLitigation funder makes damages guarantee to MasterCard claimants
Augusta putting money behind group claim brought in relation to intercharge fees.
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News'Gold plated' money laundering plans threaten new burden on firms
Law Society raises concerns about new anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regime.
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NewsManchester solicitor becomes coroner aged just 31
Zak Golombeck is the second young solicitor this year to be elevated to judicial office.
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NewsLinklaters trials reduced hours scheme for associates
German scheme could be implemented in UK if successful.
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NewsHome Office scraps 'insufficient evidence' notification
Conservative peer concerned over use of the phrase in criminal cases that do not proceed to a charge.
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NewsElection kills probate 'stealth tax'
Controversial proposals will not have time to pass through parliament, Ministry of Justice confirms.
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NewsElection could time-out probate fee 'tax'
Proposals for fees of up to £20,000 could hit the wall if parliamentary vote is needed.
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NewsA&O to address diversity after men comprise over 90% of new partners
Magic circle firm announces a record 24 partner promotions - but just two are women.
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NewsPrisons and Courts Bill scrapped
Legislation will run out of time before parliament is dissolved.
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NewsFire your law firm’s misfits within weeks - ex-John Lewis boss
Efforts by law firms to stand out by defining their ‘values’ and purpose commonly fail through lack of management commitment, the former head of customer service at iconic department store chain John Lewis has said. Andrew McMillan Source: Michael Cross Andrew McMillan, former head of customer ...
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NewsParents facing school holiday fines consider litigation
Simpson Millar says parents in areas where rules were relaxed now fear local authorities will issue penalties.
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International firm enters South Sudan market
South Africa-based Centurion announces strategic alliance with Juba firm.
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NewsBarrister thief disbarred following SRA sanction
Manhoor Choudhury stole around £400 from her employer.
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NewsJudge 'disturbed' by 'fragile and vulnerable' woman's lack of legal aid
Judgment for breaches of anti-social behaviour injunction highlights numerous attempts to find a solicitor.
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NewsPatent court likely to face delay after election announcement
UK’s ratification of Europe’s Unified Patent Court in fresh doubt.
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NewsLSB wants 'step change' in price transparency
Regulators given until end of June to show how they will ensure consumers have more information when choosing a provider.
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NewsTorture report condemns UK over lawyer-client confidentiality
Council of Europe Committee for the Prevention of Torture highlights police station concerns.
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NewsHigh Court remits struck-out Leigh Day negligence claim
Firm was alleged to have carried out insufficient preparation for an inquest following death during surgery.