Latest news – Page 385
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NewsHMCTS reveals deaths of three employees who tested positive for Covid-19
HM Courts & Tribunals Service says it is providing support to colleagues.
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NewsLondon secures a third of A&O promotions
Magic circle firm praises the impact of its diversity agenda.
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NewsSolicitor spends hours in call queue for update on abuse injunctions
Law firm director says emergency applications should be heard on the same or following day.
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NewsLeeds firm wins international trade prize
Shulmans LLP is the first solicitors firm to receive a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for international trade.
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NewsWhiplash reforms delayed again - this time to April 2021
Lord chancellor says focus of government and legal businesses must be on response to coronavirus crisis.
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NewsEversheds announces almost 40 new partners
Some 38 partners have been elected despite the ‘uniquely challenging global environment’.
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NewsCovid-19 testing extended to frontline court staff and judges
HM Courts & Tribunals Service says PPE decisions are in line with official guidance as courts remain open.
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NewsFurloughs and freezes: latest
Big names continue to freeze pay and place employees on leave of absence.
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NewsCriminal bar to lobby Treasury for more funding
Government must help barristers shoulder the burden of coronavirus, says Criminal Bar Association.
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NewsBuckland rules out judge-only trials as solution to virus backlog
Lord chancellor tells MPs that World War Two-style smaller juries are worth considering.
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NewsHerbert Smith Freehills announces biggest promotion round since 2012
City firm says it is looking to the future despite coronavirus uncertainties.
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NewsJapan ponders introducing legal professional privilege
Changes to the country’s anti-monopoly act include the introduction of ‘attorney-client privilege’.
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NewsFirm offers free advice to domestic abuse victims
National firm says 20-minute consultation will be offered for as long as Covid-19 crisis lasts.
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NewsCovid-19: 'Grant doctors immunity from clin neg claims'
Medical Defence Union calls for public debate over whether NHS staff can be sued after crisis has eased.
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NewsPregnant law firm worker awarded £23k after email sacking
Fair procedure was 'absent' in runup to law firm employee's dismissal, tribunal finds.
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NewsFully remote jury test a ‘success for open justice’
Experimental trial dealt with fictional case to test whether videolink could be fair alternative to face-to-face hearings during lockdown.
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NewsInteractive heatmap: which courts are open
Law Society creates interactive heatmap showing which courts and tribunal buildings are open.
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NewsBar ramps up aid initiatives
Chair of Bar Council asks all members to support charity creating emergency fund for counsel in severe financial distress.
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NewsHong Kong lawyers’ arrests shock global profession
Martin Lee QC and Dr Margaret Ng among 15 veteran pro-democracy figures detained by authorities.
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NewsFormer Law Society chief to lead arbitration body
Catherine Dixon was CEO at Chancery Lane from 2015 to 2017.