Latest news – Page 344
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NewsJudicial review probe extends deadline to submit evidence
Lawyers have an extra week to submit evidence to Independent Review of Administrative Law panel.
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NewsSRA considers bid to apply for charitable status
Regulator wants its ‘own legal personality’ and to take advantage of tax benefits.
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NewsLords savage government for violating international law
Government has failed to provide satisfactory justification for violations, says Lords Constitution Committee in damning report.
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NewsMother loses Supreme Court appeal against faith-based charity
Court considered the application of anti-discrimination law to Orthodox Jewish housing charity.
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NewsTop gongs for solicitors in virtual awards ceremony
Law Society celebrates 26 solicitors and firms in ceremony held over three nights.
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NewsCity solicitor drops unfair dismissal claim against former firm
Lawyer brought proceedings against Ince Gordon Dadds and others.
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NewsKPMG creates 'transformation service' for in-house lawyers
'Urgent need’ to automate legal operations in the wake of pandemic, says accountancy giant.
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NewsAppeal courts to have 'final say' post-Brexit transition
Government decides to grant highest appeal courts the power to depart from retained EU case law.
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NewsShoosmiths announces redundancy consultation
Over 50 support staff could lose their jobs, warns national firm.
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News‘Brain fade’ junior solicitor found dishonest - but spared strike-off
Recently qualified practitioner suspended after tribunal accepted exceptional circumstances contributed to her conduct.
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NewsBarrister who assaulted hotel worker with hockey stick suspended
Felix Joel Evans has now qualified as a solicitor.
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NewsNew leaders drafted in to ‘revitalise’ Legal Ombudsman service
New chief ombudsman says he wants to work with lawyers to learn from client complaints.
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NewsBuckland defends ‘extraordinary’ Brexit bill
Lord chancellor insists he would challenge the government if it crossed 'unacceptable' line.
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NewsMoJ sticking to RTA Portal start date as rules thrashed out
Civil Procedure Rule Committee discussed pre-action protocol earlier this month.
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NewsBSB releases exam pass rates after summer IT fiasco
Technical problems meant around 25% of students could not see all the questions.
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NewsPrice transparency showing solicitors are affordable, says SRA
Consumers helped by price information but most still choose lawyer based on other factors.
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NewsEC proposal to safeguard environment is not enough, lawyers claim
Commission proposes giving NGOs more scope to challenge EU decisions that could affect the environment.
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NewsNew justice clinic to help Windrush victims with compensation claims
Solicitors say people are intimidated by the Home Office's 18-page application form and evidence requirements.
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NewsJunior solicitor felt ‘ambushed’ at HR meeting to talk over mistake
Practitioner denies acting dishonestly in the aftermath of a missed employment tribunal hearing.
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NewsLaw schools coy on SQE impact
Three quarters of university websites do not indicate that ‘super-exam’ will affect courses.