Latest news – Page 507
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NewsOpen thread: Are human rights 'in the way'?
The prime minister has suggested a Conservative government would amend the Human Rights Act to reflect security changes.
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NewsWhiplash clampdown continues as shell businesses thrown out
MedCo takes steps to remove companies from searches that did not demonstrate sufficient independence.
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NewsPressure mounts on third-party funders to reveal identity
US lobby group calls for disclosure after decisions in RBS litigation.
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NewsPro bono panel to be set up for London terrorism victims
Chancery Lane acts with LawWorks and the City of London Law Society.
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NewsAdministrator confirms grim news for creditors of two failed PI firms
Administration expenses now beyond original estimates as costs continue to mount.
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NewsHome Office the most JR-ed department in 2016 after 18% increase
Statistics published by the Ministry of Justice show number of civil trials is on the rise.
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NewsSolicitor takes up reins of Europe bar body
English solicitor is president of the Fédération des Barreaux d’Europe.
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NewsIncreased diversity is a ‘force for good’
Increase in number of solicitors being admitted to the roll boosted by rise in BAME persons
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NewsMedCo disciplines dozens of doctors for late reports
Delays in uploading data has been the subject of solicitors’ complaints.
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NewsCompensation fund payments to cover solicitor failings drop 42%
SRA reveals that replacing misappropriated legacies is biggest drain on fund.
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NewsFury over £5.48 immigration email charge
UK Visas and Immigration announces changes under new contract, which comes into force tomorrow.
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Seriously injured say legal system is failing them
Claimants say lengthy process for securing vital compensation means they cannot move on with their lives.
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NewsShiner did wrong - but torture is worse, says veteran rights campaigner
Critics of the behaviour of lawyers pursuing claims against British troops in Iraq should look at the bigger picture, a leading civil rights lawyer said last night. Referring to disgraced former solicitor Phil Shiner, Clive Stafford Smith, founder of the advocacy group Reprieve, said: 'Phil did some things he shouldn’t ...
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NewsSociety to look again at training elements of conveyancing quality scheme
Competition Appeals Tribunal rules on question of third party trainers.
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NewsDefendant firms named in £126m credit hire 'conspiracy' action
Details emerge of mammoth claim involving three law firms after expert witnesses on courtesy car hire rates are committed for contempt.
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NewsCourt of Appeal backs claimants over post-legal aid CFA
Firm has not applied for a notice of discharge 'burial certificate'.
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NewsChamperty: Irish court deals a blow to third-party funders
Litigation funding remains both a civil and criminal offence, Supreme Court rules.