Latest news – Page 130
-
NewsCriminal court backlog hits record high of almost 65,000 cases
Law Society says delays faced by victims and defendants are unacceptable.
-
NewsHigh Court judge given formal warning over late judgment
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office warning relates to a ruling issued more than a year after intial hearing.
-
NewsPost Office solicitor denies wanting victim's 'head on a spike'
Mandy Talbot emailed her bosses proclaiming that sub-postmaster was ‘stunned’ to lose in court.
-
NewsSolicitor safety: Home Office 'regularly reviews' immigration language
Immigration Law Practitioners' Association wrote to Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman about 'climate of hostility'.
-
NewsMore ex-Post Office workers have convictions quashed
Crown court hearing follows referrals from the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
-
NewsDJs now on £126k as judicial salaries rise 7%
Daily sitting fees have also increased, according to figures released by the Ministry of Justice.
-
NewsGlobal bar body publishes list of 'critical' challenges
'Pressure not to represent clients viewed as unacceptable' among seven key issues.
-
NewsEx-Post Office solicitor tells Inquiry: 'I had nothing to hide'
Mandy Talbot says she would not have advised Post Office to ‘throw money’ at covering up faults with Horizon.
-
NewsSRA contacts police over Axiom Ince case
Met confirms investigation following report by Solicitors Regulation Authority.
-
NewsRosenblatt owner ‘ditching historic baggage’ as profits dip
RBG Holdings offloaded its litigation finance business to refocus on legal services.
-
NewsClients seek to force concessions from funders
Leading silk says claimants would have to be ‘angelic’ not to capitalise on PACCAR ruling.
-
NewsSRA board members get hefty pay rises
Across-the-board increases as high as 50% reflect 'reality of need to keep and attract a diverse group'.
-
NewsTaskforce to examine ethics of firms acting for oligarchs
The group, made up of senior lawyers and civil society representatives, will provide guidance and recommendations.
-
NewsExpert witnesses protest new 20-page report limit
New rules for fixed recoverable costs extension restrict the length of expert reports.
-
NewsDame Sue Carr likely to be known as lady chief justice
First woman in the role had been thought likely to assume the title of lord chief justice.
-
NewsLaw firms and banks ‘at risk’ of sanctions breaches
Legal practices finding it ‘really difficult’ to employ the right compliance staff, Law Society conference hears.
-
NewsTribunal deals pensions blow to judges
Recorders compulsorily enrolled in different pension scheme when they were appointed circuit judges.
-
News'We did what we had to': SRA chief content with Axiom Ince action
SRA suspended directors weeks after Axiom Ince secured deal to buy Plexus Legal.
-
NewsSolicitor who lost claim for £10m stately home must pay £725k costs
'Experienced' lawyer refused to move out of mansion vacated by former diplomat shielding from Covid.
-
NewsCashier who stole thousands from her firm is banned
Partners reported sleepless nights trying to deal with fallout from employee’s fraud.