Latest news – Page 7
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NewsMagistrate sanctioned over knife
JCIO says recently appointed magistrate ‘acknowledged the seriousness of the incident’.
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NewsDigital ID would face 'significant challenges'
Despite three decades of experience, UK is ill-prepared to create digital identity verification.
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NewsInsurer denied committal chance against dishonest claimant
Dishonesty claim was substantial, but court says committal bid did not have client's consent.
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NewsFirms still fear COLP/COFA change despite SRA clarification
Regulator has not done enough to persuade firms that changes are necessary and proportionate, practitioners say.
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NewsMoJ evaluation reveals legal aid training grant success
Government-funded grant deemed 'effective intervention' to bolster housing legal aid workforce.
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NewsWaiting times for more complex civil trials down by six weeks
Consumer group says reduced delay is welcome but year-long wait is still too long.
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NewsForeign lawyer produced AI-generated false citations at SDT
Tribunal says that misleading use of cases produced through AI should lead to ultimate sanction.
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News'Normal person language': one in six consults AI for legal help
Research from legal thinktank Justice reveals actual questions people with legal problems are asking AI to help with.
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NewsEmployee-owned firm increases all-staff payment by 25%
Ison Harrison says it is benefitting from shared purpose and long-term commitment of staff.
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NewsMinister urged to move quickly on cohabitation reform
Family law group Resolution says controlling relationships have left many vulnerable people without financial protection.
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NewsEnforcement action against SRA intensifies after latest failure
Extra performance targets put in place as LSB says it is ‘disappointed’ with SRA leadership.
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NewsSRA missed numerous chances to halt PM Law losses, report finds
Two investigations were made into potential misconduct but not acted upon, investigation by City firm reveals.
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NewsAxiom Ince: SRA making 'timely progress' on raising its game
Independent review calls on regulator to consider whether law firms should continue to hold client money.
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NewsTop 50 firm named and shamed for not paying minimum wage
Firm explains that discrepancy arose from issue with salary pension contributions and car park deductions.
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NewsOmbudsman fee hikes 'unfair and excessive', Law Society complains
Firms would pay £1,500 for a final decision - a near four-fold rise on the current flat fee.
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NewsSRA amends COLP/COFA rules following backlash
Proscription will apply only to an individual who can unilaterally make significant management decisions, says regulator.
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NewsDecade-long saga ends with ENRC-SFO settlement
'The SFO is a fundamentally different organisation,' says director of legal services following announcement.
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NewsIPP sentences to be abolished 'by end of this parliament'
Justice secretary Alex Norris will work with former home secretary David Blunkett whose administration introduced the punishment.
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NewsMilne SDT case to proceed despite conviction appeal
Solicitor says he plans to appeal his criminal conviction for stalking court blogger later this month.
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NewsMinister promises to look at SRA’s anti-SLAPP powers
Government has 'begun to take the stepping stones' towards comprehensive legislation against abusive litigation.