Latest news – Page 357
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NewsFamily judge steps down from 'thankless' leadership role
HHJ Robin Tolson QC says family justice system seems increasingly incapable of meeting users' needs.
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NewsChambers cut office space in flexible working drive
One in 10 chambers has given partial notice on premises, according to survey of profession.
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NewsLinklaters latest magic circle firm to cut NQ pay
Solicitors qualifying this autumn will receive a salary of £90,000, plus a discretionary bonus.
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NewsSolicitor probate applications must go online, government proposes
‘It is clear the process has to modernise,’ says Ministry of Justice as professionals spurn digital route.
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NewsObituary: Lord Lester of Herne Hill
Architect of race and sex equality legislation has died at 84.
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NewsExtended hours: Society issues guidance for practitioners
Covid-19 operating hours pilot will begin at Liverpool Crown Court next week.
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NewsCPS prepares for office return
Premises are being made Covid-secure for 'limited' staff based primarily around wellbeing.
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NewsJudge loses race discrimination claim
District judge claimed to have endured harassment, direct race discrimination and victimisation after a complaint was made against him.
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NewsManchester Crown Court closes again after Covid-19 outbreak
Three people who were at the court have tested positive for coronavirus, says Northern Circuit.
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NewsEx-client pursued for £1,800 costs years after halting RTA claim
Bill of costs included litigation executive charging £250 an hour for work on minor RTA claim.
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NewsQuindell successor sues PwC for £63m over Slater and Gordon deal
Big Four firm denies allegations of illicit communication affecting 2015 negotiations.
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NewsDiscount for early guilty pleas 'could be abolished' - report
Criminals currently get up to a third off their sentences if they plead guilty at the first opportunity.
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NewsClyde & Co retains 90% of trainees – but trims NQ pay
Newly-qualified solicitors will now receive £68,000.
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NewsCity giant self-reports to SRA after trial streamed live on Zoom
Clients from different countries were able to access trial last month in contradiction of court order.
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NewsManchester Crown Court shut after suspected Covid outbreak
Reports say the court centre reopened at 2.15pm today after deep cleaning.
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NewsSacked lawyer handed cash through car window wins appeal
Paul Greenberg insisted the money was a gift and not a top-up of legal aid payments.
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NewsHigh Court denies journalist access to files on flawed adoption
Local council had sought to remove girl from her mother ‘on the slimmest of evidence’.
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NewsPlanning law overhaul aims to fast-track housing projects
Government hails ‘once in a generation’ opportunity - but critics point to sidelining of local communities.
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NewsOdds of securing pupillage through gateway widen to 14-1
White candidates more than twice as likely to receive offer than BAME applicants.