All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 109
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News‘One lawyer is enough’: family judge issues court guidance
HHJ Robin Tolson QC says court is a stressful environment, particularly for those not used to it.
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NewsGovernment keen to test reservation agreements to cut conveyancing stress
Property lawyers told that a field trial could be run by March.
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OpinionFirms should big up their black lawyers
Much progress has been made to promote women in the law. The same must be done for BAME people.
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NewsPolice figures confirm 193,000 suspects were 'released under investigation'
Law Society briefing paper recommends time limits and central register of cases.
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NewsFreshfields hearing adjourned after closing submissions
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal expected to deliver its verdict in Ryan Beckwith case tomorrow.
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NewsLegal profession excels in social mobility league table
Firms dominate voluntary index of the top employers recruiting from a broader talent pool.
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NewsMoJ to consult on legal aid means test next summer
Department conducting 'complex' review as Labour MP Jess Phillips calls for blanket availability in domestic abuse cases.
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NewsFlexible court hours pilot to cost £1.3m
HMCTS confirms total estimated spend for controversial project after the Gazette submitted a freedom of information request.
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NewsBAILII and MoJ clash over case law rights
Charity that publishes most widely used free resource of online case law said ‘no one can download judgments without our permission’.
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News'Wheels came off' for Person A after incident with Freshfields colleague, SDT told
Former flatmate gives evidence on fourth day of hearing in case against magic circle partner Ryan Beckwith.
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News'I blamed myself': Person A describes feelings after alleged Freshfields incidents
Woman at centre of allegations against magic circle partner Ryan Beckwith cross-examined over her own conduct.
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News'Person A' quizzed on 'notorious private members' club'
Third day of hearing of allegations against Freshfields partner Ryan Beckwith.
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NewsMental health trusts spent £4m on representation at inquests
Foundation says Legal Aid Agency paid £117,968 to bereaved families of relatives in contact with mental health services.
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News'Matter of time': lawyers optimistic about enforcing foreign judgments
Uruguay is the only contracting state to the 2019 Judgments Convention but lawyers told more will follow.
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News'Novel and peculiar': Johnson's verdict on prorogation ruling
Prime minister moots US-style vetting process for justices.
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NewsFurious BAILII demands meeting with MoJ over reusing judgments
Charity behind go-to source of case law says it was not consulted about request to reuse judgments published on its website.
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NewsMost care cases continue to miss 26-week deadline
Average time remains at 33 weeks for a second consecutive quarter.
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NewsSupreme Court appointments may need MPs' approval - attorney general
Government's top law officer says parliamentary scrutiny may be required post-Brexit.
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NewsProrogation ruling sparks new 'war on the judiciary'
Lord chancellor Robert Buckland is forced yet again to defend judicial independence amid renewed onslaught.
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NewsAvoid legal jargon with 'looked-after' children, lawyers told
Campaign groups have published best practice guidance for criminal practitioners on effective advocacy at the police station.