Latest news – Page 502
-
NewsMillennial lawyers won’t be wedded to firms in future
Futurologist says future lawyers will move from project to project rather than hold out for partnership.
-
NewsSRA preparing rules on forcing law firms to publish prices
Competition watchdog has said the legal sector must be compelled to be more transparent.
-
NewsLib Dem lawyers to fight Brexit ‘coup d’etat’
In run-up to Supreme Court verdict ‘Justice, Democracy and Europe’ group questions legitimacy of June referendum.
-
NewsEconomists say PI reforms will put 35,000 jobs at risk
Research commissioned by claimant campaign group says lawyers, insurers and medical companies will all be under threat.
-
NewsBrexit prompts corporate merger first
Commercial Court clears the way for UK companies to be absorbed by European subsidiaries as they restructure in response to referendum – reverse merger 'the first of many'.
-
NewsAppeals campaign calls for open justice
UK lags behind US in making court transcripts available, says Centre for Criminal Appeals.
-
NewsSupreme Court? Millions have never heard of it, university study claims
University of East Anglia says only a third of UK adults are ‘familiar’ with court.
-
NewsJudge’s Turkey detention could set genocide organiser free
International tribunal is struggling to resolve an impasse over the jailing of a judge by the government of Turkey.
-
NewsMillions of nuisance claims calls in a week
BT says it is declaring war on businesses that make calls to drum up PPI and personal accident claims.
-
NewsAccess to EU legal institutions on Law Society’s Brexit wishlist
Rights of audience in Court of Justice of European Union among the sector’s priorities, Chancery Lane says.
-
NewsEmployment tribunal penalties falling short
Business minister admits that just £17,704 has been paid in financial penalties since they were enabled in April 2014.
-
News
Brexit to hit UK M&A activity in 2017, global firm predicts
Baker McKenzie forecasts slow year before 'notable upswing' in 2018.
-
News
Law Society concern over ‘ghost’ solicitor compliance
The Law Society has voiced concern at new government requirements to tackle the issue of ‘ghost’ duty solicitors, following the latest deadline in the procurement process for criminal legal aid contracts. ‘Ghosts’ are solicitors whose details are used to obtain duty solicitor slots but who do not carry out the ...
-
NewsProfits tumble 32% at leading claims management company
First4Lawyers posts second successive year of falling turnover as it diversifies away from PI.
-
NewsBolton Council admits mistake over ‘secret’ Asons grant
Chief executive of Bolton Council answers questions over £300,000 emergency powers grant to law firm.
-
News
Agile working grows as 800 lawyers join rush to ditch their desk
Research shows number of lawyers working for new breed of firms is increasing.
-
NewsMinister shows no sign of budging over PI reforms
Debate also suggests confusion over extent of the consultation for reforming the sector.
-
NewsJackson hears from claimants over fixed costs
Meetings with claimants and defendants open review of fixed recoverable costs.
-
NewsTrainee solicitors underpaid and overworked, research finds
More than one-third being paid below recommended minimum salary.