Latest news – Page 338
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NewsHome Office urged to remove biometric barrier for Afghan nationals
Law Society says change will remove need to make multiple, dangerous journeys.
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NewsBar warns of reliance on informal police sanctions
'There is a risk that out of court measures will be seen as a way to relieve pressure on the system,' says Bar Council.
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NewsCourt backs charities in will construction claim
The High Court has provided guidance on how to interpret inheritance tax thresholds.
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NewsCity partner rebuked for drink-drive conviction
Regulator says Milo Molfa showed remorse for his actions and promptly reported his intended guilty plea.
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NewsNew cooperation in clinical negligence claims could last beyond pandemic
Parties have made greater use of service by email and remote settlement meetings during lockdown.
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News'We live hidden': frightened Afghan judge pleads for help
Letter shared by Bar Council reveals fears that judges in Afghanistan will be killed.
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NewsMammoth Mastercard class action gets green light
Competition Appeal Tribunal grants first ever collective proceedings order in Merricks v Mastercard.
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NewsAnexo shares slide after takeover is called off
Owner of PI firm Bond Turner unable to recommend offer to shareholders.
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NewsMany divorcing couples not offered ADR despite benefits
A quarter of divorcees wished they had done mediation or arbitration, according to law firm survey.
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NewsBCLP offers sector-specific training contracts
International firm also hopes to recuit more undergraduates for its year-long placement scheme.
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NewsJudge issued with 'formal advice' over sexist comment
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office says judge apologised to counsel.
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NewsDAC Beachcroft celebrates seventh year of growth
Profit per member also increased by 19% to around £700,000.
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NewsObituary: Julian Young - a solicitor always willing to step up to the mark
Tributes paid to criminal law solicitor and West London Law Society president, who died on 15 August.
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NewsSupreme Court dismisses appeal in economic duress case
Family-owned travel company cannot rescind a new agreement for a lawful act, justices rule.
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NewsTributes paid to 'long-term stalwart' of criminal defence community
Julian Young, admitted to the roll in 1977, was president of the West London Law Society.
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NewsScrutiny fear over proposed tribunal appeal power
Oral hearing provision would be removed for 'meritless' applications decided on the papers.
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NewsRules on work experience set out ahead of SQE debut
The current route to qualification will be phased out from 1 September.
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NewsPartner profits at Withers leap for second year in a row
Profit per equity partner now stands at £660,000, up from £354,000 two years ago.
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NewsDefunct law firm denied costs security in ‘mysterious’ litigation
Court of Appeal says there is no obvious reason why the dormant practice is funding any defence.