Latest news – Page 289
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NewsNew fathers to receive 26 weeks paid leave at City firm
Ashurst is 'removing gendered language' so there is no distinction between maternity and paternity leave.
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NewsMishcon to face SDT over client account transactions
Former head of sport is accused of causing or allowing inappropriate payments to be made into and from the firm’s client account.
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NewsPM renews attack on 'left wing' criminal justice lawyers
Lord chancellor urged to publicly apologise for Boris Johnson's comments in radio interview.
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NewsMultiple libel claims over ‘Putin’s People’ open in London
Lawyers for three Russian billionaires and a state-owned oil company open High Court proceedings.
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NewsFamily lawyers unite to improve judicial diversity in private FDR hearings
Solicitor spearheading action says few hearings are conducted before a female judge.
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NewsHMCTS admits 'temporary operating hours' could discriminate against women
Public Sector Equality Duty Statement says possible indirect discrimination should be set against the benefits.
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NewsGreying Inns: Study reveals ageing barrister population
Regulator ‘concerned about the possible implications for access to justice’ as the bar continues to age.
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NewsFury as Buckland brings back extended court operating hours
High-profile anonymous blogger Secret Barrister declares it is 'time to strike'.
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NewsPII fears holding firms back from lawtech investments
Research published by SRA reveals perceived barriers to innovation, especially in ’PeopleLaw’.
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NewsPartner profits surpass £2m at Macfarlanes
Profit per equity partner has risen steeply across the City, as firms celebrate record results.
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NewsInce profits plunge after 'difficult year'
Listed international firm says it was hit by travel bans and restrictions on insolvency cases.
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NewsReed Smith to repay all furlough money
City firm was still claiming government money in April despite 16% PEP growth.
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NewsMPs sound alarm over legal aid in hard-hitting report
Influential committee says justice system in danger of becoming unfair and inaccessible.
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NewsLaw firm worker's 'self-isolate' dismissal claim ruled out of time
Former employee 'was reasonably capable of presenting a claim within the required time limit', tribunal finds.
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NewsHMCTS scales back Nightingale courts as venues reopen
The number and location of emergency courtrooms will change over the next few weeks, HMCTS says.
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NewsLand Registry tackles rise in restrictions-related problems
New RXC form has been designed to ensure consents and certificates are correct first time.
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NewsSupreme Court warns of LLP lacuna in VW claim decision
Ruling on undertakings given by LLPs could have implications for professional indemnity insurance premiums.
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NewsLawyers' tweets anger mother involved in contentious proceedings
Major report on remote hearings in the family court reveals widespread concern and challenges.
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NewsCity pay and retention continue to climb
High NQ salaries are not deterring firms from retaining large numbers of trainees.
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NewsCompensation fund payouts reach five-year high
Conveyancing and probate were the highest risk areas for clients and the main source of successful claims.