Latest news – Page 365
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NewsMoJ promises full consultation on immigration fee reform
Labour's top justice figures say engagement with the profession on temporary changes has been insufficient.
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NewsJunior lawyer sues firm over disability discrimination allegations
Capsticks denies employment solicitor was a disabled person and rejects claims.
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NewsFreshfields opens office in Silicon Valley
Magic circle firm hopes to tap into the rapidly expanding technology and life sciences market.
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NewsRegional chambers hit hardest by pandemic, says Bar Council
Over 30% of all sets believe they will collapse within six months, compared with just 16% in London.
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NewsMore firms put the squeeze on newly qualified lawyers
DLA Piper, BCLP, Osborne Clarke and DWF are among firms to cut salaries or defer recruitment in response to 'challenging times'.
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NewsExtended court hours to tackle backlog
Ministry of Justice publishes coronavirus recovery plan as work continues to reopen all courts.
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News'Most diligent of public servants': senior Whitehall lawyer dies
Stephen Amos was director of litigation at the Government Legal Department.
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NewsDivorce ruling gives 'untrammelled licence' to go forum shopping
Supreme Court, by a majority, dismisses appeal brought by aristocrat in relation to maintenance.
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News‘Slapdash’ Dechert partner misled the court but was not dishonest
A partner at international firm Dechert has changed evidence he gave to the High Court earlier this year after being accused of perjury by a Jordanian lawyer, who alleges he was tortured by the solicitor. Neil Gerrard, global co-head of white collar crime at Dechert, gave evidence to the High ...
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NewsRental e-scooters to hit the roads on Saturday
A year-long trial will see rental scooters legalised for use on roads, cycle lanes and tracks.
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NewsSIF extended: Claims lifeline for closed firms given one-year reprieve
SRA bows to pressure to extend the Solicitors Indemnity Fund.
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NewsJohnson pledges £142m to improve 100 courts
Prime minister announces the cash as part of recovery plan billed 'a new deal for Britain'.
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NewsBAME and junior lawyers unite over jury trials
Practitioner groups say they will vehemently oppose any proposal to change the system.
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NewsNew regime at DWF closes two international offices
Around 60 jobs have been axed following strategic review at stock exchange listed firm.
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NewsLaw schools to reopen campuses - with thermographic cameras
Universities draw up plans for temperature testing, plastic screens and one-way systems.
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NewsBaker McKenzie announces bumper promotion round
International firm elects 85 new partners despite coronavirus concerns.
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News‘We’ll deal with it again’ - Leicester law firms braced for second lockdown
City set to effectively close again, with workers and residents told to avoid all non-essential travel.
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NewsDemob happy? MoJ chief recounts financial mess of Grayling era
Current budget will 'broadly speaking keep the lights on’, Sir Richard Heaton tells MPs.
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NewsCPS praised for early coronavirus response
Support for staff included equipment packages, travel and parking costs, and hand sanitiser and wipes.
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NewsBrussels firm taps into post-Brexit market with London opening
Van Bael & Bellis will focus on international trade and customs law, UK and EU competition law, and public international law.