Latest news – Page 420
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NewsBumper retention rates point to City optimism
Every magic circle firm is taking on a higher proportion of trainees compared with last year.
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NewsLaw firms owed tens of thousands await news of Bolton sale
Football club battles for its future as dozens of unsecured creditors watch and wait.
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NewsCMCs ordered to clean up ads amid 'widespread' poor practice
Financial Conduct Authority lays down new regulations as part of a tougher regime for the sector.
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NewsGeneration 'Z' likely to demand prenup - survey
Law firm says celebrity culture has influenced attitudes towards marriage and civil partnerships.
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NewsBurford faces class action by investors
New York firm Rosen invites investors in litigation funder to join lawsuit.
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News90% of firms pessimistic about criminal sector's future
Solicitors blamed an ageing profession, out of court disposals, sector shrinkage and a dearth of respect.
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NewsCall for code of practice to oversee machine learning in policing
Problem is not the absence of regulation but its diversity and lack of specificity, academics say.
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NewsClyde & Co Edinburgh team moves to Scottish firm
Clyde & Co said it can now concentrate on its core practice areas, such as insurance, energy and infrastructure.
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NewsCrumbling courts: broken lift blocks barrister from Corbyn hearing
Two disabled lawyers in same case struggle with lack of access to RCJ Bear Garden.
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NewsSRA concern over reluctance to report criminal defence 'touts'
Regulator says documentary evidence not necessarily needed to build up a picture.
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NewsDentons appoints 'mindfulness' chief to boost wellbeing
Solicitors will be taught breathing techniques and ‘mindful movement’ in a bid to combat stress.
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NewsMoJ under-reporting probate delays, says Law Society committee chair
HMCTS figures suggest there are delays of four to six weeks, while solicitors claim that delays can exceed three months.
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NewsSolicitor gave court 'no adequate explanation' for wrong deadline dates
Decision to grant relief from sanction is overturned after a finding that the court did not have correct information.
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NewsSocial mobility boost for aspiring solicitors
Law Society seeks to remove qualification hurdles for 10 students experiencing hardship.
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NewsStudents give legal advice to fill gap in local support
Law students at the University of Bolton will open a free legal advice centre for members of the public next month.
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NewsDechert caught up in Middle East hacking claim
An airline operator claims his emails were leaked on the dark web by an emirate of the UAE.
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NewsBarrister accused of using abusive Twitter account resigns
Daniel Bennett from Doughty Street Chambers is accused of being behind an account that harassed antisemitism campaigners.
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NewsHomeless law student secures training contract
April Britton, who slept in her car during the Legal Practice Course, will begin her training contract in October.
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NewsFirst probate registry closes as application delays drag on
Birmingham probate register office is the first to shut under HMCTS' £1bn reform programme.
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NewsFCA found to have discriminated against chronically ill lawyer
An associate lawyer suffered ‘considerable’ discrimination after developing chronic kidney disease.