Latest news – Page 6
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NewsPotanina v Potanin divorce saga takes another twist
Russian litigants ‘continue to find novel ways to extend their dispute’ in England.
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NewsGirls nearly twice as likely as boys to take Law A-level
Subject is now one of the fastest growing in the UK.
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NewsSolicitor suspended for misconduct lasting over 15 years
Durham practitioner admitted failing to act in the best interests of a vulnerable client.
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NewsLandowner loses appeal over council's refusal to pay costs
Local authority argued that allowing recovery would set precedent with 'serious consequences' for public purse.
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NewsJudges have no 'general discretion' to vary costs budgets, High Court confirms
Judgment also casts light on what the courts consider 'significant developments' in a case.
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NewsRoad traffic victims unaware of compensation rights, report finds
People who do seek compensation often face a long, stressful and expensive process, says Victims’ Commissioner.
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NewsLet's Be Blunt: Southport survivor client inspires firms to ditch tipped knives
Firms in MAPD Group support campaign by switching to knives with round-tip blades in office kitchens.
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NewsFamily lawyers hit back at Deech over cohabitation reform
Resolution also rejects claim by senior family judge that the proposals would generate thousands of new cases.
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NewsSupreme Court allows appeal in employment discrimination case
Taxi driver claimed fee paid for access to bookings was discriminatory because it cost part-time workers more per hour.
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NewsConsolidator in high-end locations makes second acquisition
‘Two planted and more to come’ - Oak Legal pledges to allow firms to retain their autonomy.
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NewsSDT rebuffs sole practitioner's appeal against rebuke
Essex solicitor failed to progress administration of an estate in her capacity as executrix.
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NewsPeer berates 'state forced marriage' as cohabitation rights consultation closes
Former Bar Standards Board chair writes to justice secretary opposing reform plans.
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NewsEmployment specialists await SC judgment in Data Cars
Court to rule on whether prevention of less favourable treatment regulations apply if a worker’s part-time status is not the sole cause of their less favourable treatment.
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NewsCohabitation reforms 'could generate 10,000 extra cases a year'
Deputy national lead judge of Financial Remedies Court forecasts a substantial increase in caseload.
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NewsSolicitor accused of insider dealing appears in court
Case adjourned until next month by His Honour Judge Baumgartner, recorder of Westminster.
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NewsSRA warns of deepfake AI in client checks
Firms urged to check they are actually speaking to clients during due diligence.
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NewsCosts shared in MoD hearing claims as both sides partly successful
Claimants awarded compensation but some elements ‘overwhelmingly positive’ for defendant.
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NewsStruck-off solicitor fails in bid to return to the roll
Lawyer was caught advising on a sham marriage by an undercover journalist.
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NewsLawCare user data hacked
Wellbeing charity for vulnerable lawyers warns that all stored data - including caller details - may have been downloaded by 'unauthorised third party'.
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NewsSolicitor who exploited fame and trust struck off over investment deal
Julie Condliffe told syndicate of nurses they were buying investment property.