Last 3 months headlines – Page 947
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NewsLitigation funding helping to sue solicitors for negligence
Funder says it has supported 10 cases of professional negligence against members of the legal profession.
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NewsQualitySolicitors cuts annual losses
Accounts for 2014/15 show that the pioneering network remains dependent on its private equity owners.
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NewsPartner fired after ‘Scouse scum’ rant goes viral
Goldberg Segalla says Clive O’Connell’s comments were ‘entirely inconsistent’ with the firm’s ethos.
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NewsCPS fine sparks call for data protection rethink
The CPS was fined £200,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office for failing to secure recorded police interviews with victims and witnesses.
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News‘Lobbying tsar’ fires warning to legal firms on new register
So far only one traditional law firm – magic circle outfit Clifford Chance – has joined the register of consultant lobbyists since it opened in March.
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NewsEY Law offers ‘access’ training contracts
EY Law has introduced a legal training contract which is open to all students with a degree – no matter what class they achieve.
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NewsLaw firms’ confidence at highest level since mid-1990s
Law firms are feeling more confident about their business prospects than at any time since at least the mid-1990s, according to a survey published today.
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NewsStudents miss out due to lost exam papers
Two students say they have missed out on getting any marks in one of the exam papers they took this summer after the University of Law in Birmingham lost their papers.
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NewsMansfield team moves chambers
The immigration team at the chambers set up by high profile QC Michael Mansfield has moved to another set after a mutual decision that the chambers’ ‘virtual’ model was not compatible with its line of work.
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NewsBig four accountants 'quietly' threatening mid-tier law firms
RBS report finds accountancy firms well placed to rival established legal market.
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NewsBennite and Blairite unite for legal aid
Tony Blair’s former flatmate and Jeremy Corbyn aren’t exactly the closest of comrades.
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NewsMaking a good impression
American lawyers have always tested highly on the appearance of their client and making him look acceptable to the jurors.
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NewsHandy man to have in court
Among the fond tributes to solicitor-judge Richard Jacey is a lovely tale from district judge colleague Martin Zimmels.
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NewsAbandoned MoJ outsourcing project cost £8.7m
Department opted to abandon policy of finding single contractor for court fine collection.
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NewsLeading judge tells expert witnesses to find 'common ground'
Supreme Court justice Lord Hughes says courts are under time and cost pressures.
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NewsPolice complaints head appointed new chief legal ombudsman
Kathryn Stone will join the organisation in January.
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NewsAgency hit by deluge of legal aid tender actions
Unsuccessful bidders have issued proceedings in 69 out of 85 procurement areas.
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NewsFreshfields and HFW censured by takeover regulator
The two law firms' advice led to a ‘serious breach’ of conduct, the Takeover Panel has ruled.
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NewsDuke Street writes down £21.4m Parabis investment
Talks continuing about selling elements of the alternative business structure.