Latest news – Page 147
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NewsJudicial diversity: annual statistics expose painfully slow progress
Proportion of court judges who are solicitors rises by one percentage point, as Law Society demands urgent reform.
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NewsFrustrated MoJ unable to report solicitor for 'serious conduct breaches'
Accused lawyer in long-running 'charade' is protected by an anonymity order.
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NewsListed firm sells litigation finance business to pay off debts
Rosenblatt owner to focus on building legal and M&A businesses.
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NewsQuincecare duty: Supreme Court 'closes door' on fraud claims
Ruling reduces avenues for victims trying to recover losses, but cases currently in court are 'seeking to push the boundaries'.
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NewsTop-100 outfit JMW posts slight dip in profits
Firm says it has invested heavily in IT infrastructure and expanding the London office.
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NewsPEP flattens at Ashurst after record 2022
Profit per equity partner at the City firm totalled £1,170,000 in 2022-23, down from £1,175,000 in the previous 12 months.
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NewsSolicitors face tougher sentence for perverting course of justice
Those obliged to facilitate justice will be deemed to have high level of culpability if offence linked to their job.
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NewsMidlands moves: two expanding firms announce acquisitions
Talbots Law and Rothley Law both increasing their footprint in the region.
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NewsSRA backs increasing total solicitor contributions by £13.5m
Board expected to vote through budget increases at its meeting next week.
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News'Second-largest ever' pro bono costs order awarded
Local authority acted unreasonably by launching proceedings against family in case concerning transgender surgery.
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NewsJudge hails solicitor's 'courtesy and sensitivity' in dealing with dishonest clin neg claimant
Firm’s head of counter fraud stayed in close communication with cancer-stricken LiP who has been found in contempt of court.
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NewsCommon Platform inflexibility 'causing issues', admits government
Court staff have had to 'check in' barristers given a case at short notice.
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NewsMedical panel member issued with formal advice for misconduct
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office says doctor revealed personal details about fellow panel members.
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NewsPrivate equity a 'potential bonanza' for corporate firms - M&A expert
It’s 'game on', says law firm adviser Jeff Zindani, as reports suggest DWF lawyers set to scoop over £1m each from buyout.
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NewsVictims call on lawyers to explain Post Office disclosure failings
Inquiry postponed again after Post Office says it cannot even identify which documents need to be reviewed.
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NewsJudge says family litigation 'stymied any meaningful focus' on children
Judgment highlights ‘litigious’ proceedings ‘inimical’ to children’s interests and ‘enormously stressful’.
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NewsGarden Court must pay £20k over 'unreasonable conduct' in Allison Bailey case
'Accusations and attitude' of chambers to the claimant’s solicitor described as 'unmerited and unhelpful'.
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NewsSolicitor apologises to MP over 'lynched' LinkedIn post
Labour MP said he had been ‘deeply upset and alarmed’ by solicitor’s comment.
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NewsAG defends judicial review over Covid-19 inquiry messages
Victoria Prentis says court was being asked to decide novel question in legal challenge over Covid-19 inquiry.
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NewsFirm without AML risk assessment for four years fined by SRA
Regulator says breaches were serious and had potential to harm public confidence in profession.