Latest news – Page 504
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NewsRebuke for solicitor who punched colleague
Former member of Liverpool firm wrote apology and paid £150 to his female victim.
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NewsNew faces on Law Society Council
Eight new members, including five women, appointed following contested elections.
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NewsGovernment admits it cannot produce 'robust' PI claims data
'Damaging' admission is uncovered in a report produced by defendant firm.
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NewsFormer GMTV political editor joins Burgon in shadow justice team
Jeremy Corbyn says latest appointments prove Labour is the 'government in waiting'.
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NewsFixed costs plea to stem bout of holiday sickness claims
Government confirms it is in talks to 'identify the most appropriate and effective response'.
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NewsWhitehall lawyers could be overwhelmed by Brexit
The government’s principal legal advisers could struggle to juggle Brexit demands with their day jobs, according to the Government Legal Department’s annual report.
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NewsNo indemnity costs for late acceptance of offer, court rules
Judgment takes on contentious issue of costs for late acceptance of offers in road traffic accident protocol cases.
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NewsSRA backs compulsory publication of prices
Regulator U-turns in response to recommendations of competition watchdog.
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NewsRetired solicitor ends career after historic breach of client confidentiality
Stephen Chittenden removes himself from the roll after SRA probes his actions in 1980s murder investigation.
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NewsLawyers urged to beware fake invoices after data hack
MedCo says users of the scheme should check the validity of requests for payment.
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NewsFormer Supreme Court justice Lord Toulson dies aged 70
Tributes paid to a 'truly valued colleague and man of honour', who died yesterday.
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NewsFairpoint shares suspended after bank pulls the plug
Simpson Millar owner has endured a difficult year trading on the stock market.
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NewsLidington: Grenfell Tower families must have 'utter confidence' in inquiry
Lord chancellor tells BBC Radio 4 that tenants are eligible for legal aid to take action against landlords.
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NewsLiverpool legal giant Rex Makin dies aged 91
Tributes pour for lawyer who qualified 68 years ago and embarked on remarkable career.
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NewsSRA chooses three firms for key legal adviser role
Appointments follow 'comprehensive procurement process', regulator says.
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NewsAccountants get green light for full legal services offering
Two applications from Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales recommended for approval by oversight regulator.
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NewsCollapsed firm consultant transferred client data for new job
Peter Aldis said he was not aware of the protocol for transfer of data obtained in 'chaotic circumstances'.
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NewsNews focus: What made it into the Queen's speech - and what didn't
A hung parliament resulted in a predicted cull of Conservative manifesto pledges. We take a look at legislation affecting solicitors which survived in last week’s Queen’s speech.
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NewsSociety plans 4% cut to individual fee
The Law Society plans to cut the individual practising fee once again next year. For 2017/18 Chancery Lane is seeking views on a fee of £278, a reduction of £12. Council meets on 5 July to discuss and agree final budget proposals. Writing in today’s Gazette, president Robert Bourns says ...