Monidipa Fouzder
Reporter
Contact info
- Tel:
- 020 8049 3984
- Email:
- monidipa.fouzder@lawsociety.org.uk
NewsCity watchdog probes power of attorney
Financial Conduct Authority tells banks and building societies to improve 'customer journeys', as some attorneys get lost in the system.
NewsJudge slams lack of judicial diversity progress in family courts
Her Honour Judge Khatun Sapnara says there are plenty of black, Asian and minority ethnic lawyers with the requisite merit.
NewsE-conveyancing coalition unveils second 'roadmap'
Action plan includes local authority pilot to digitise and open up building regulations and highways data.
NewsMore solicitors recognised on LCJ-endorsed pro bono list
Number of solicitors featuring on second pro bono recognition list has jumped by 21%.
NewsNo-fault divorce: 'blame game' still rife, say family lawyers
New regime 'has led to more spouses littering financial statements with allegations of bad behaviour'.
NewsVardags extends flexible working under new management
Ayesha Vardag's famed divorce boutique announces promotion of Manchester chief Emma Gill to managing partner.
OpinionApple, Prince Harry and open justice
High-profile cases involving the tech giant and the Royal advance the important principle of open justice.
NewsLegal advice service in council rent row 'cannot afford to move'
Solicitor says relocating to cheaper premises could affect volunteer numbers.
NewsTributes paid to criminal defence solicitor Simon King
Simon King was a valued member of the Criminal Law Solicitors Association's committee.
NewsJAC must disclose recruitment material
Tribunal says disclosure of assessment information in the public interest and would put candidates on an equal footing.
NewsGovernment fails to keep Apple legal battle secret
Investigatory Powers Tribunal rejects 'fundamental interference with the principle of open justice' following submissions from media and US Congress.
News'No quota' on SQE passes, conference hears
Solicitors Regulation Authority data revealed significant difference in pass rates for SQE1 sittings last year.
News'In awe of you all': Conveyancers praised for beating stamp duty deadline
Law firm bosses praise teams for completing transactions before new stamp duty land tax thresholds came into force.
NewsSentencing Council v lord chancellor: 'two-tier' guidance shelved
Lord chancellor is preparing draft bill that would make new guidelines unlawful.
NewsMinistry of Justice finds £6m for legal support
Justice minister says access to early legal support can stop housing, welfare benefits and debt problems spiralling.
NewsBe ready to battle fake reviews, in-house lawyers told
New powers will make it easier for Competition and Markets Authority to take direct action on consumer law breaches.
NewsLegal aid fee increase will be 'swallowed up' by NI rise, Society warns
Chancery Lane says the proposed rates are not enough given that solicitors have had no pay rise in 30 years.
News'This is an emergency': Crown court backlog reaches record high
Law Society says government cannot wait until criminal courts and sentencing reviews report back to take action.
NewsFirm complains to HMCTS over 13-month probate delay
Roche Legal calls out inconsistency after another case took only two months to be processed.
NewsSpring statement 'lacks proper investment plan' - Society
Chancellor announces £8m to help probation officers fill in fewer forms - but little else for justice.