Latest news – Page 64
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NewsPost Office misled us ahead of litigation, says former minister
Kelly Tolhurst says government was concerned about defending group claims but could not interfere.
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NewsFirm director rebuked over conviction for assaulting neighbour
SRA accepts incident over late night music volume was an isolated incident.
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NewsPlanning, housing and employment law shake-up promised in King’s speech
Packed legislative programme includes legislation to reform Mental Health Act and to abolish ‘no fault’ evictions.
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NewsCILEX and SRA enter final stages of regulatory takeover plan
CILEX board decides regulatory redelegation remains in the public interest - but final decision will be made in October.
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NewsMore City firms report double-digit profit growth
Charles Russell Speechlys and Ashurst in bullish mood following 23-24 results.
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NewsClaim against Leigh Day over Nigeria pollution settlement goes ahead without counsel
Judge allows claimants to represent themselves in dispute over settlement disbursements.
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NewsSRA not to appeal dismissal of money laundering case
High Court had thrown out regulator's appeal against SDT ruling.
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NewsSatisfaction levels and trust in lawyers continue to rise
Over 90% of respondents to consumer watchdog's survey are confident their legal provider can keep their money safe.
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News'Good governance' code to support council lawyers
Lawyers in Local Government hopes guidance will help councils understand monitoring officer's statutory duties.
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News‘Faketoshi' referred to CPS over courtroom lies
Dr Craig Wright committed 'wholescale perjury and forgery of documents' - High Court judge.
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NewsEmployee-owned Yorkshire business snaps up local firm
Ison Harrison will move 27 Cohen Cramer staff across to its Leeds office this summer.
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NewsBaker McKenzie and Travers Smith latest to boost NQ salaries
Latest salary news follows spate of salary increase announcements from City firms.
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NewsAntoniw 'quitting' as counsel general for Wales
Former trade union solicitor's position uncertain after under-fire first minister Vaughan Gething heeds call from Antoniw and other ministers in the devolved government to resign.
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NewsSRA shuts down London firm after three fines in two years
Regulator says owner failed to comply with the code of conduct and insurance rules.
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NewsSolicitor takes late mother's firm deeper into heart of the community
Daughter reflects on firm's achievements since she decided to continue her mother's legacy.
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NewsHistoric firsts: female lord chancellor sworn in by lady chief justice
’Both of these firsts highlight how your office, our constitution in microcosm, continues to evolve and reflect the society which it serves.’
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NewsAdjournment refused in claim against Leigh Day over Shell pollution settlement
'There is no excuse for not having counsel available,' judge tells claimants on first day of three-day trial.
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NewsLord chancellor kicks off discount rate review
Decision on the figure of adjustments to personal injury settlements will be taken by early next year.
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NewsFirm fined £10,700 for over-charging from damages
Firm charged 35% on at least 26 client files when DBA regulations limit deductions to 25%.
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NewsFamily court transparency pilot extended to private law cases
Family division president hopes latest development will improve public confidence in the family justice system.