Latest news – Page 13
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NewsCourts listing data opened up for (some) re-use
HMCTS announces licences for computational analysis - but with restrictions on 'high risk' developments.
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NewsClaims industry hits back at FCA motor claim campaign
Regulator 'deliberately steering people away from getting legal advice to establish their rights'.
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NewsSSB funders sue insurers for £19.5m over ATE policies
Fallout from collapse of Sheffield-based claims firm moves towards legal action.
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NewsMedico-legal chambers aims to address expert witness shortage
Experts brought into collegiate community which encourages training and development.
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NewsAshurst takes ABS route to consolidate transatlantic merger
New top-20 firm denies speculation about third-party investment.
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NewsEx-Liverpool footballer hit with civil restraint order over litigation against firm
Judge observes ‘degree of compulsion in pursuing points repeatedly, which goes beyond the norm’.
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NewsBurnham hints at dumping jury trial curbs
New prime minister pledges to reconsider former lord chancellor’s controversial plans.
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NewsSupreme Court state immunity ruling could lead to 'tidal wave of cases'
Surveillance by Bahraini government involved a serious and intrusive interference with UK’s territorial sovereignty, justices rule.
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NewsWest End firm shut down by SRA to protect client interests
Regulator intervenes into London practice which had announced two mergers this year.
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NewsLawyers make plain their distaste for new disclosure rules
A survey of 215 firms, solicitors, barristers and judges found that almost two-thirds disagreed that changes had worked.
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NewsSole practitioner hit for costs over failed appeal against AML fine
Tribunal rejects suggestion of 'systemic unreliability' in adjudication panel’s decision.
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NewsMagistrate would have been removed over 'intemperate' comments
Office holder resigned before the investigation into her conduct was concluded.
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NewsNew online procedure code will cover ethical use of AI
Voluntary code will 'support the development of a digital justice system that is accessible to everyone'.
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NewsIndemnity costs would be 'very harsh' on claimants in Prince Harry case
Mr Justice Nicklin reserves judgment following consequentials hearing in the Royal Courts of Justice.
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NewsShorter prison sentences surged ahead of policy shift
Sentencing Act introduced presumption against immediate custodial sentences of 12 months or less.
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NewsFirms must come clean on secret commissions, court hears
Personal injury lawyers appeal ruling that they were required to respond to requests for information.
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NewsMail seeks indemnity costs for Prince Harry case
Associated Newspapers asks Mr Justice Nicklin to award £10m on account.
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NewsLAA prepares for Hillsborough Law with new tender
Government wants lawyers ready for inquests as soon as the Public Office (Accountability) Bill comes into force.
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NewsProfits flat as Macfarlanes announces £3.1m PEP
Results 'satisfactory' against 'market backdrop that was challenging at times'.
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NewsSDT issues reprimand over lack of information to conveyancing client
Solicitor’s ‘failings were isolated to a single matter’ which happened ‘during the exceptional circumstances’ of the pandemic.