All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 105
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NewsLAA seeks to bring court-assessed bills in-house
Proposed permanent move prompts concerns over possible conflict of interest.
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NewsCriminal offences warning over Agriculture Bill
House of Lords committee says using delegated powers to create criminal offences is constitutionally unacceptable.
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NewsAnger as solicitors told over the weekend to attend court in person
Judicial Office statement said crisis levels had changed since remote participation was encouraged in April.
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NewsVirtual hearings with physical jury hubs hailed a success
Academics evaluating mock trial say there were fewer technical problems and jurors were more engaged.
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NewsNo-fault divorce to start in autumn 2021
Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill reaches parliamentary finishing line.
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NewsCovid-19 has 'significantly reduced' value of criminal legal aid offer
Law Society says landscape has reduced dramatically and government must do more than it has proposed.
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NewsConservative MP condemns low pay in criminal legal aid
James Daly says criminal legal aid lawyers in towns such as Bury are unlikely to be earning above £30,000.
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NewsDivorce bill reaches final stretch of parliamentary marathon
Proposed legislation was first introduced to the House of Commons last June.
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NewsRemote hearing 'removes valuable visual cues' for people with learning disabilities
Court of Appeal says judge was wrong not to appoint intermediary for mother facing prospect of losing her baby.
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NewsUnion makes court safety demands
HMCTS chief executive told to let members conduct their own risk assessment of court buildings.
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NewsDisability awareness 'should be a professional requirement'
Equality body says lawyers rely strongly on defendants to disclose impairments.
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NewsWork begins on property logbooks to speed up conveyancing
Digital file would contain key data required to complete a residential transaction.
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NewsNews focus: Family courts - a bumpy road ahead
Sir Andrew McFarlane’s framework for the family courts concedes that remote hearings will remain predominant for the foreseeable future. Normal business may – or may not – be resumed by the spring.
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NewsJaguar puts GC into top gear
UK’s largest automotive manufacturer announces new corporate affairs director will report to legal chief.
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NewsJunior lawyers tell SRA to delay solicitor super-exam
Junior Lawyers Division says more time is needed to make Solicitors Qualifying Examination fit for purpose.
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NewsImmigration fixed fee an 'interim measure' - Buckland
Lord chancellor says more work being done after controversial reform came into force this week.
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NewsMcFarlane: normal family court business unlikely before spring 2021
Family division president sets out framework for at least the next six months.
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NewsBuckland faces opposition from his own party over divorce reform
Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill passes second reading in the House of Commons.
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News'Trapped capital': LAA challenged in High Court over means test
Woman said to be victim of domestic abuse denied legal aid for family proceedings involving ex-partner.
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NewsSolicitor enraged by struggle to see court risk assessment
Managing director of Chester firm says he needs to know if it is safe to send staff to court.