Latest news – Page 56
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NewsLocal government lawyers welcome remote meetings decision
Lawyers in Local Government says remote attendance will ensure effective democratic participation and diverse representation.
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NewsSpeeding deputy district judge given formal advice
Judge tells Judicial Conduct Investigations Office that 'unprovoked aggressive' van driver caused her to speed to get away.
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NewsLawyers launch 50 new rugby claims despite allegations to SRA
London firm serves brain injury proceedings for more players and seeks to create group litigation.
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NewsFormal misconduct advice for 17-month delay in handing down judgment
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office received a complaint from a member of the public over the ‘substantial delay’.
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NewsSolicitor ordered to pay costs in 'hopeless' tribunal claim
Tribunal judge Batten found the employment specialist’s conduct ‘put the respondents to expense and inconvenience’.
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NewsKeep records of gaslighting behaviour, GCs told
Lack of management training upon promotion among root causes of workplace bullying identified in white paper.
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News'No crisis in claims sector', says head of litigation funder
Louisa Klouda, chief executive of Fenchurch Legal, insists the sector remains attractive to investors.
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NewsCreditors owed £2.5m by closing PI firm set to get nothing
One creditor says failure to recover debts could put medico-legal companies out of business.
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NewsInfected blood scandal: bereaved families offered interim £100,000
Government says interim payment offer comes in advance of more comprehensive compensation scheme.
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NewsFirms told not to fear post-Menzies flood of costs claims
Costs experts says hurdles still exist for bringing challenges to personal injury deductions.
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NewsBHP rebuts liability claims in Brazil dam collapse case
Claimants in mammoth group litigation accused of 'extreme, expansive and novel interpretations of Brazilian law'.
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NewsMayfair firm shut down by SRA after four fines in a year
Ross & Co subject to intervention over allegations of dishonesty.
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NewsClass action boom 'damaging UK plc'
Adam Smith Institute calls for regulation of third-party of litigation funding.
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NewsLegislation to unlock medical data - and underground pipes
Government unveils Data Use and Access Bill with measures covering everything from identity verification to cutting police bureaucracy.
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NewsLady chief justice calls for sustainable funding and digital transformation
Lord chancellor Shabana Mahmood also discussed ‘long-term plan’ for justice system at Mansion House dinner.
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NewsCriminal legal aid firms issue new contract warning to Mahmood
Over 100 firms warn justice secretary that they may not sign new legal aid contracts if the government fails to increase their remuneration.
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NewsSupreme Court rules PI clients must agree to deductions
Firms could be forced to overhaul charging models following ruling overturning Court of Appeal judgment.
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NewsLanguage services procurement sparks fresh court interpreting row
Interpreting body demands external review of outsourcing model as Lords inquiry gets underway with evidence from Law Society and Bar Council.
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NewsSRA fines firm 2% of turnover after AML spot-check
Stafford firm said risk assessments had previously been carried out on an ‘informal basis’.
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NewsMost lawyers are positive about the SRA - says the SRA
Poll also finds politicians are highly sceptical about the solicitors' regulator - if they have heard of it in the first place.