Last 3 months headlines – Page 907
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News16-year-old's representation plight highlights pro bono dependency
Volunteer stepped in when legal aid could not be granted to preferred solicitor in care proceedings.
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NewsPerfecting the client letter: less is more?
We have to admit that the LSB’s latest oeuvre addresses a worthy subject.
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News‘Doing bird’ the MoJ way
A new ministry initiative to tackle smuggling into prisons could soon take flight.
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NewsDangerous liaisons
It is interesting to think back and remember how the courts dealt with men caught in what were then compromising positions.
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NewsPublic believe solicitors are still best option for wills
Survey to mark Will Aid shows 62% of people who made a will last year used a solicitor.
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NewsEmployment tribunal claims plummet by 100,000
TUC says steep tribunal fees are allowing discrimination at work to flourish unchecked.
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NewsTruss urged to speak out amid press onslaught on Brexit judges
‘Enemies of the People’: furious lawyers have taken to social media to defend judicial independence amid incendiary press attacks on article 50 trio. Shadow justice secretary Richard Burgon says Liz Truss cannot stay silent.
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‘Named and shamed’ barrister banned from public access work
Tariq Rehman failed to ensure chambers were administered competently, tribunal hears.
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NewsShareholders revolt over Slater and Gordon bonuses as firm plans to shut more UK offices
Nearly 45% of shareholders vote against loss-making company's remuneration report.
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NewsRocket Lawyer stays grounded in UK with £3.1m liabilities
British subsidiary says it retains support of banks and its parent company in the US.
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NewsCreditors unlikely to see any of £350k Assure Law debts
Extent of woes of legal advisory firm laid bare by letter to creditors.
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Legal costs in Hillsborough inquests top £63m
Four solicitors firms take lion’s share of costs.
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NewsSRA yet to receive reports of solicitor touts
Regulator has announced it is stepping up efforts to tackle the problem.
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News‘Victory for rule of law’ as Brexit article 50 challenge wins first round
Article 50 cannot be triggered without parliamentary approval, High Court rules.
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NewsBar’s average pay creeps toward £70,000
Research from Bar Council assesses working life and pay.
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NewsEU court pours cold water on Caffè Nero’s trademark bid
General Court dismisses appeal against intellectual property office decision.
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NewsOverworked judges facing ‘unprecedented difficulties’ – LCJ
Annual report notes ‘serious concerns’ about recruitment to senior judiciary – and about pay.
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NewsCare letters make clients ‘feel stupid’, says watchdog
Legal Services Consumer Panel calls for 'plain English' in client care letters.