Latest news – Page 248
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NewsRude judge? Don't just shrug your shoulders, says LCJ
Lord Burnett of Maldon says 'statement of behaviour' will shortly be issued to judges.
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NewsStrike could resume, criminal bar warns
Representative body responds to Dominic Raab's criticism of action that led to previous lord chancellor agreeing £54m deal.
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NewsBSB apologises to high-profile barrister over handling of complaint
Bar Standards Board says criticism of Dinah Rose KC was misplaced and it is reviewing its processes.
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NewsLitigation bellwether sounds warning note for London
Only 54% of litigators expect the market to grow over the next two years - costs reformers must take note, says LSLA chief.
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NewsScottish parliament does not have independence referendum power, SC rules
President issues ’authoritative ruling on a question of law which has already arisen as a matter of public importance’.
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NewsMore cash for solicitors? Not the right thing to do - Raab
Lord chancellor says unsustainable pay increases for legal aid practitioners will prolong inflation.
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NewsRaab confident of 'overwhelming' Bill of Rights support
Lord chancellor defends human rights reform in first of two parliamentary grillings today.
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News'Exhausted' solicitor, 79, agrees strike-off for overcharging by £474,108
Practitioner admitted in 1965 said he was working over 80 hours a week as principal of conveyancing and probate firm.
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NewsLawyers among victims of latest Iran clampdown
Law Society expresses concern over 23 arrests in the past month.
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NewsProcurement for new-look eviction advice scheme finally begins
New service incorporating early legal advice will begin in August - four months later than planned.
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News'Penalised, isolated and alone': Lawcare highlights men's mental health struggles
Wellbeing charity's report highlights shocking examples of law firm treatment after employees sought help.
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NewsSolicitor witness apologises for 'conspiracy and fraud' research
High Court is hearing a negligence claim brought against listed firm RBL Law.
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NewsShiner faces two-year wait for fraud trial
Former human rights lawyer denies four allegations of defrauding the Legal Aid Agency.
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NewsFirm offers staff money-saving workshops to deal with cost of living
Higgs LLP makes one-off payment but says it has a moral duty to go further in supporting staff.
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NewsLAA accused of potential discrimination over duty rota
Firm reportedly asked to identify solicitors on long-term leave prior to 1 October so they can be removed from current scheme.
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NewsTrainee solicitor banned for offering unlawful immigration advice
Large amounts of money were paid to practitioner and his wife for immigration work.
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NewsLeading firm stores up cash reserves ahead of economic challenges
Simmons & Simmons accounts show healthy profit rises but also a note of caution in current climate.
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NewsLSB mulls more comprehensive redress for wronged clients
Law firms may be forced to offer compensation even where clients haven’t complained, it has emerged.
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NewsFixed costs extension delayed to October 2023
Justice minister says the legal sector needs more time to adjust.
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NewsBundles being done badly, judge tells housing lawyers
County court judge highlights court frustrations as he urges practitioners to sharpen up and refocus.