Latest news – Page 365
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NewsCILEx students struggle with online exam glitches
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives apologises after technology failures.
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NewsNew body seeks to give global funding industry a voice
International Legal Funding Association will aim to influence judicial, legislative and regulatory developments.
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NewsComing to a screen near you: Scotland juries to sit in Odeons
Courts service will have run of the cinemas from Monday to Friday, with movie-goers back at weekends.
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NewsTribunal dismisses barrister’s race discrimination claim against BSB
Employment judge finds case was brought several years too late.
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NewsWeightmans reveals redundancy plans
'Very small number' of staff will be affected, national firm says.
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NewsCompetition watchdog returns for another look at legal sector
Transparency, quality indicators and the scope for wider reform all likely to be discussed.
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NewsFuture pupillages under pressure because of Covid-19, says BSB
Over a quarter of chambers intend to delay pupils’ start dates.
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NewsInternational firm to pay £19.2k for due diligence failings
Taylor Vinters said its client account bank details had been provided to individuals without its knowledge.
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NewsGovernment legal chief quits 'over Brexit deal'
Sir Jonathan Jones has resigned due to concerns over the Withdrawal Agreement, according to press reports.
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NewsG4S ex-bosses charged with fraud against Ministry of Justice
Former executives will appear at Southwark Crown Court next month.
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NewsLaw schools reopen with visors and temperature checks
Some post-graduate students at BPP are still without timetables, the Gazette understands.
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NewsMeasure laid to legalise virtual witnessing of wills
Temporary amendment to the Wills Act 1837 will come into force on 28 September.
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NewsMPs' Covid-19 concerns prompt new legal aid inquiry
Commons justice select committee calls for written evidence on recruitment problems and the Legal Aid Agency.
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NewsSquire Patton Boggs begins redundancy process
‘Small number’ of UK administrative staff expected to lose their jobs.
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NewsClaims boss quits weeks before financial results due
Russell Atkinson had been chief executive of NAHL since it was listed in 2014.
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NewsBlackpool courts shut after Covid case
Northern Circuit leader reminds lawyers that it is compulsory to wear face masks in public areas of all court buildings.
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NewsMoJ tackles delays - by locking up defendants for longer
Lawyers raise concerns over two-month extension to custody time limits announced in recovery plan.
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NewsClaims against solicitors rose during lockdown, study suggests
Firms need to bolster their risk management practices as staff continue to work from home, says City firm.
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NewsLook north, regulator tells consumers as fees found to be 20% lower
Legal Services Board says people needing a lawyer can save by looking further afield.
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NewsWhat you may have missed from the magazine
A digest of important developments since our last print edition.