Latest news – Page 473
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News'Balance tilted to defendants' - Law Society lambasts LASPO
Chancery Lane calls for rethink of civil justice reforms after five years.
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NewsLiverpool mayor hails ambitious offshoot of US class action firm
Northern Powerhouse minister Jake Berry joins Liverpool Joe Anderson in lauding SPG Law, which aims to be one the biggest claimant firms in the north-west by the end of the year.
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NewsUS class action outfit lands in Liverpool to target VW claims
Arrival of New York heavyweight intensifies competition for a slice of the 'dieselgate' litigation.
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NewsOutrage over 'first come, first served' recruitment policy for magistrates
Magistrates Association says the process must be fair, transparent and accessible to everyone.
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NewsCivil Liability Bill: MoJ unveils plan for holding insurers to account
Insurance companies must report to financial regulators with details of costs before and after legislation.
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NewsMoJ runs out of money to develop debt collection upgrade
Department says plans are ‘no longer affordable’ within the MoJ’s funding allocation for the 2015 spending review period.
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NewsWoman compensated for alleged historical sex abuse by solicitor
Shropshire practitioner died days before he was due to face charges in court.
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NewsSuper regulator needs more time to rule on practising rights
Legal Services Board defers decision on handbook changes opposed by Law Society.
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NewsCivil Liability Bill: One concession but Gauke stands firm on PI reform
MPs stick to party political lines as they debate changes that could be a major blow for claimant lawyers.
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NewsWe'll renew action if promises not kept, new criminal bar chief warns
Chris Henley QC says the challenges remain the same despite recent achievements.
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NewsCourt of Protection costs ordered after conduct 'verging on arrogance'
Judge makes rare decision to show disapproval at the conduct of proceedings involving a local authority.
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NewsNew SFO chief vows to 'reach out' to solicitors and calms independence fears
Lisa Osofsky offered a collegiate vision in her first speech as director of the Serious Fraud Office.
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NewsSmall claims limit exemption for ‘vulnerable’ road users?
The government last week hinted at a concession in its reforms of the personal injury sector.
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NewsSolicitors voice police station assault fears
Criminal defence specialists have spoken about the risks duty solicitors face at police stations.
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NewsCourts ID scheme hit by fees controversy ahead of pilot
Bar Council says it may need to charge a fee if fast-track entry scheme is rolled out.
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NewsGrenfell: inquiry team urged to let lawyers ask questions
Community groups highlight risk of bereaved families, survivors and residents losing trust in the process.
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NewsTop-200 law firm insurer quits market – with ‘frightening’ consequences
Libra Managers will cease to write new business from 1 October, citing ‘unsustainable’ market conditions.
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NewsMistrust endemic between PI lawyers, relatives and case managers
Research reveals perception of poor standards from all sides of the process for managing seriously injured people.
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NewsHelp for firms falling short on complaints-handling
Guidance states importance of notifying clients about ombudsman at the time of engagement as well as at the end of a complaints process.