Latest news – Page 178
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NewsNo case for extending bereavement damages, says minister
MoJ does not want 'intrusive and upsetting investigation' of claimant’s relationship with deceased.
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NewsIP lawyers surprised by 'landmark' yellow circle ruling
Judgment in Lidl v Tesco court battle 'could have repercussions in the future'.
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News'I could kill you': litigant banned from approaching solicitor
High Court upholds injunction against landowner who told solicitor to ‘mind your own f***ing business’.
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NewsCity lawyers join calls for SFO review
Experts call for 50% budget increase and more political support for fraud-busting agency.
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NewsSRA secures backing for new 'toxic workplace' rules
Legal Services Board approves requirements to treat staff fairly and with respect.
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NewsParalegal awarded almost £19,000 over pregnancy discrimination
Remedy hearing following tribunal’s decision that pregnancy ‘played a part’ in redundancy.
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NewsResearch begins into lawyers' role in Post Office scandal
Academic project aims to help lawyers ‘rethink professional mindsets’.
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NewsAssociate's misconduct 'had become ingrained', SDT finds
Solicitor who falsified signatures on cheques and misappropriated money is struck off.
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NewsLaw Society issues landmark guidance on climate change
Solicitors can help heavy-emitters transition to net zero - but may also refuse to act, Chancery Lane confirms in 'milestone' advice.
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NewsCILEX civil war: regulator forced to sign gagging order
CILEX made CILEX Regulation sign non-disclosure agreement before revealing SRA defection, oversight regulator reveals.
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NewsAdministrators warn they will recoup fraction of firm's £22m WIP
Yorkshire firm Heptonstalls' debts to unsecured creditors in legal sector higher than first estimated.
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NewsRemote licensing hearing lawful, court rules
Nightclub’s appeal against revocation of its premises licence is rejected.
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NewsFit for purpose? BSB seeks enforcement auditor
Successful applicant will examine bar profession watchdog's systems, processes and policies.
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NewsSolicitor avoids permanent ban over email dishonesty
Case fell in the ‘small residual category where striking off would be a disproportionate sanction’.
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NewsJudge’s 'dismay' at two-year litigation in rail accident case
Judge says claim by trespasser on line was ‘crying out’ for pre-trial review.
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NewsRescued firm open for business and looking to expand
South west practice was bought out of administration after struggling following pandemic.
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NewsCost of assessing costs is a 'nonsense', says leading judge
Lord Justice Birss says profession has ‘bought into idea’ that costs estimates are always difficult.
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NewsSolicitor struck off on day of prison sentence
Christopher Michael Bilmes was jailed for 56 months for £1.7m fraud.
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NewsSolicitor's remarks made 'in pursuit of sexual gratification', tribunal finds
Judgment published following prosecution of international firm solicitor over his actions at Mayfair club event.
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NewsCouncil urges tenants to avoid 'opportunistic' housing solicitors
Flintshire County Council alleges that lawyers are gaining access to homes posing as council workers.