Latest news – Page 459
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NewsCourts ID scheme hit by fees controversy ahead of pilot
Bar Council says it may need to charge a fee if fast-track entry scheme is rolled out.
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NewsGrenfell: inquiry team urged to let lawyers ask questions
Community groups highlight risk of bereaved families, survivors and residents losing trust in the process.
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NewsTop-200 law firm insurer quits market – with ‘frightening’ consequences
Libra Managers will cease to write new business from 1 October, citing ‘unsustainable’ market conditions.
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NewsMistrust endemic between PI lawyers, relatives and case managers
Research reveals perception of poor standards from all sides of the process for managing seriously injured people.
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NewsHelp for firms falling short on complaints-handling
Guidance states importance of notifying clients about ombudsman at the time of engagement as well as at the end of a complaints process.
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NewsSolicitors in the dock over alleged £12.6m legal aid fraud
His Honour Judge Loraine-Smith adjourns plea and trial preparation hearing until 12 October.
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NewsEducation secretary loses disability test case appeal
Equality Act regulation had been used by schools to exclude pupils with challenging behaviour.
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NewsWe've learnt our lesson: LAA improves complaints-handling process
House of Commons justice select committee seeks assurances following ombudsman decision.
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News'It's not fair on you to continue' - judge kills off LiP's epic claim
Court had told claimant in March it would not indulge his unrepresented status.
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NewsTransparency rules approved as firms prepare to publish prices
Legal Services Board says plans should help promote competition and improve access to justice.
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NewsSRA ignores own advice to pursue order against solicitor
Authorisation officer deemed James Zacharias able to practise without restrictions - but regulator contested it anyway.
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NewsNews focus: Disaster recovery
The Ministry of Justice should be commended for taking urgent steps to save the probation service, but why does it often take legal action for the government to look again at its reforms?
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NewsOnline divorce extension should cut delays
A new component of the online divorce system being set up by HM Courts & Tribunals Service should help cut delays for clients.
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NewsCity profit surge but ‘bumps ahead’
The financial year yielded healthy profits across the City but firm bosses have warned of tougher times ahead.
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NewsCourt rules criminal legal aid reforms unlawful
Changes to the litigators’ graduated fee scheme were based on methods that were ’statistically flawed’.
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NewsJudge throws out inquest negligence claim against Leigh Day
Claimant said human rights firm had not asked the right questions, but court rules criticism was 'unfair and misguided'.
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NewsSRA asks: when should firms report potential wrongdoing?
Regulation chief calls for ‘mature and grown-up’ relationship with law firms.
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NewsLegal consumers report satisfaction - but still won't shop around
Almost nine in 10 legal services consumers are satisfied with the outcome of their matters, watchdog reports.