Latest news – Page 68
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NewsCrown court backlog: Case listed for five years after alleged crime
GBH trial listing comes amid reports of Ministry of Justice errors in collecting criminal courts data.
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NewsSolicitor who practised while suspended avoids permanent ban
Tribunal accepts revised five-year suspension but with reservations.
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NewsSRA faces push-back on any plan to scrap client account
Law Society says firms’ ability to handle client money is fundamental to effective delivery of legal services.
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NewsOsborne Clarke marks profit boost with bonus awards
Minimum £2,000 payment offered to all qualifying UK staff at international firm.
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NewsCanal company can bring private law claim over sewage, SC rules
Common law claims against water companies can go ahead despite provisions of privatisation legislation.
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NewsCovid campaigner sought to 'cloak political view in legal terminology', SDT hears
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal prosecution centres on correspondence threatening legal proceedings during pandemic.
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NewsSRA approves plan for regulating legal executives
Board backs change but proposal could face political and legal challenges.
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NewsFirm makes lasting memorial to much-loved colleague
Educational trust established for budding lawyers in tribute to Natasha Cox.
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NewsCity firm wants staff to call out 'microaggressions'
Hogan Lovells says staff can report incidents which make them feel marginalised, such as referring to a mixed-gender group as 'guys'.
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NewsCourt of Appeal criticises judge who 'descended into the arena'
Judgment finds First Tier Tribunal judge cross-examined the appellant and 'unfairly' criticised advocate.
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NewsSolicitor fined £10k after switching signatures
SRA says experienced solicitor made a serious error in judgement.
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NewsSRA revises fines regime in anticipation of unlimited powers
Two new bands for serious misconduct will make financial penalties framework 'fit for purpose'.
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NewsBreakthrough in talks to open up India to UK law firms
Bar Council of India tells Law Society that it expects to implement regulations governing entry of foreign lawyers by the end of July.
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NewsLaw Society calls on SRA to evidence huge rise in compensation fund levy
Individual contributions will jump by £60 while £660 levy on firms will rise to £2,220 under SRA proposals.
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NewsThousands of children 'trapped' in family justice system
Figures prompt Law Society plea for next government to restore legal aid for early advice in family matters.
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NewsCourt of Appeal ruling on forced labour profits a ‘watershed’ for British business
Ruling confirms UK companies can be prosecuted under proceeds of crime legislation 'for money laundering or trading in criminal goods'.
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NewsFirm hit in latest 'targeted cyber campaign'
Callers to Cardiff-based NewLaw greeted with a message saying NewLaw Legal Limited and NewLaw Scotland LLP ‘were victim of a cybersecurity incident’.
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News'Climate-washing' actions surge - but backlash gathering momentum
Annual bellwether charts increase in climate change litigation - including dozens of cases opposing climate action, and SLAPPs seeking to deter environmental activism.
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NewsMan who attacked Milton Keynes judge named
Judge suffered head injuries in attack at family court.
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News‘House of brands’ firm poaches partners for new practice
Paul Cox and Roy Crozier will spearhead new IP firm in London and Manchester.