Last 3 months headlines – Page 895
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NewsCity lawyer honoured for services to music
Ian Rosenblatt receives OBE for supporting recitals – and a local music shop.
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NewsConveyancers urge ministers not to repeat HIPs fiasco
The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills will publish a ‘call for evidence’ later this year, it was confirmed last week at a Westminster Hall debate.
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NewsCity giants compete on junior lawyer pay as US firms follow suit
Leading US firms have rushed to match pay increases at New York giant Cravath, Swaine & Moore.
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NewsMain event in BHS probe
Former owner Sir Philip Green set to appear before MPs, after a colourful hearing last week featuring Dominic Chappell.
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NewsIt’s all kicking off in the office
In Wales, the novelty of chasing a spherical ball for once will ensure fans are reluctant to miss a moment.
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Public access barrister disbarred for second time
Original ruling was overturned last year after an evidence blunder by the bar regulator.
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News‘John Lewis’ law firm doubles all-staff bonus
Stephens Scown awards £3,000 annual bonus after adopting a shared-ownership model last year.
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NewsBSB breaks ranks in calling for ban on McKenzie fees
Bar regulator stands apart from the LSB and SRA in calling for a ban on McKenzie friends charging for legal activities.
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NewsValue of completed M&A deals hits pre-crisis high
But City lawyers say the value of new deals has fallen in the past few months over Brexit fears.
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NewsLegal aid applications shut down for online tweaks
Legal Aid Agency to make several changes to electronic application form ahead of mandatory use from 4 July.
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NewsBriggs: online courts will not offer second-class legal service
‘I am not looking at this as creating a lawyer-free zone,’ says judge charged with civil justice review.
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NewsSuspended sentence for juror who researched defendant
Solicitor general warns jurors about their responsibilities after two are found guilty of contempt of court.
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NewsSnap consultation on criminal legal aid contracts
Legal Aid Agency offers to extend current contingency contracts while it consults with representative bodies.
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NewsProfessional bodies round on paid McKenzie friends
Law Society and Bar Council seek to block perception that McKenzie friends are ‘quasi-regulated’.
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NewsBrexit risks ‘disruption and confusion’ in family law – Bar Council
A report from the Bar Council says that EU measures have had a ‘beneficial’ impact on family law.
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NewsProven fraud costing motorists £4 a year, say claimants
Campaigners say insurers distort figures by including suspected fraud in overall data.
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NewsManchester lawyers agree location for advice hub
Steering group hoping to attract solicitors willing to do pro bono work.
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NewsWithy King targets new markets after City merger
Linkup with Royds will place combined firm in the UK top 100.