Latest news – Page 548
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NewsSix weeks to plead on PI discount rate
Lord chancellor offered comfort to claimant lawyers by saying victims should be paid damages that compensate them ‘fully’.
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NewsA&O targets tech collaboration
Magic circle firm hoping to work with technology companies at its London HQ.
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NewsIn-house lawyers braced for a Byzantine Brexit
Law Society In-House Division looked at implications of leaving EU
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Lady Justice Macur is senior presiding judge
Lady Justice Macur takes up the post of senior presiding judge with effect from today following the appointment of Lord Justice Fulford as investigatory powers commissioner. Julia Macur was called to the bar in 1979.
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NewsClifford Chance: businesses will face pressure to remedy human rights abuses
Large companies will come under increased pressure during 2017 to provide effective ‘remedies’ to victims of business-related human rights abuses.
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NewsAssisted dying judicial review fails
A ‘right to die’ case, similar to that brought by the late Tony Nicklinson, has failed in the High Court. A second high profile case continues.
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NewsTruss reviews discount rate method but commits to '100% compensation'
New rate set last month led to hail of criticism from insurers and warning from the Treasury.
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NewsSRA ready with new enforcement plan for errant solicitors
Publication of survey shows where the public and profession believe the regulator should set its priorities.
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NewsGang duped law firms out of £390k in fees for false claims
Court hears ringleader moved to defrauding funeral plan companies when referral fees were banned.
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Relief for claimant solicitors as Supreme Court backs assignment of CFAs
Ruling upholds recoverability of success fees and premiums in agreements made before Jackson reforms.
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NewsLegal services from banks and insurers? Public starting to buy it, poll suggests
Survey of more than 2,000 adults also names Irwin Mitchell and Slater and Gordon as 'impressive' brand-builders.
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NewsTravel bosses urge sickness claimants to 'sidestep' lawyers
Association says alternative dispute resolution scheme can provide compensation in full.
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News‘Cautionary tale’ on free advice from solicitors
Case sets off alarm bells about informally providing professional advice where there is no contract involved.
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NewsNew Legal Ombudsman chair cleared by MPs
Wanda Goldwag approved to lead body overseeing the legal complaints-handler.
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NewsDeutsche Bank tight-lipped on junior lawyers’ panel pay curb
Banking giant will reportedly not pay for panel work carried out by trainee and newly qualified lawyers.
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NewsNHS Litigation Authority rebranded to focus on ‘early case settlement’
Claimant lawyers say they are ‘not holding our breath for seismic change’.
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News'Enemies of the people': LCJ sought police protection
Outgoing lord chief justice makes excoriating attack on the lord chancellor’s stance over defending the judiciary in article 50 case.
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NewsNew Legal Ombudsman chair wants online portal for complaints
Wanda Goldwag also urges her organisation to seek the ‘consensus’ of lawyers subject to regulation.
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NewsUniversities back McKenzie friend portal
BPP and University of Westminster support student's bid to connect litigants and McKenzies.
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NewsConsumer watchdog voices caution on transparency drive
'Too much information can make decision-making worse,' warns regulator - legal profession should look at how other sectors have adapted to sharing data on prices and quality.