All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 110
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NewsCoronavirus: LAA promises to be flexible
Legal Aid Agency says it is exploring ways to reduce administrative and audit burdens.
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NewsCoronavirus: Law centres limit face-to-face advice
Centres say wellbeing of clients, staff and volunteers is important as services shift towards phone and email.
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NewsDivorce bill must not overlook pensions - Society
Chancery Lane says ex-partners could be left financially vulnerable if a pension-sharing order fails.
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NewsCoronavirus: legal trade union threatens action
Legal Sector Workers United says employers must not shirk their responsibilities.
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NewsCoronavirus: New guidance over conveyancing transactions
Request for properties to be decontaminated among issues raised with Law Society.
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NewsNational bench proposed in magistracy structure shakeup
Work to develop framework for single bench for magistracy is one of several aims contained in strategy document.
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NewsFamily cases to be livestreamed in Court of Appeal
First case to be broadcast later this year as judges say move brings public gallery into 21st century.
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NewsCoronavirus: 'business continues' says HMCTS
Updated rolling guidance says that parties who have or are potentially affected by Covid-19 should contact hearing venue.
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NewsCompetition watchdog backs upfront leasehold information
Competition and Markets Authority says reaction to its investigation is testament to importance of issues.
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NewsCPS told to introduce quality checks for prosecution agents
Report highlights occasion where one agent unnecessarily prepared four trials while another had to prepare on the day in court.
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NewsAdministrators reveal details of criminal legal aid firm's demise
Documents filed for One Legal and 2016 acquisition Kaim Todner.
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NewsBudget 2020: chancellor to proclaim '£100m justice package'
Funding to be unveiled includes £5m to trial new domestic abuse courts.
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NewsCoronavirus: London commissioner lambasts court toilets
Claire Waxman says dirty facilities will exacerbate victims' trauma in the current climate.
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NewsLegal aid fees: MoJ offer to receive resounding 'no'
The Ministry of Justice is holding a short notice roundtable in London tomorrow on proposed reforms.
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News'Worse than LASPO': housing disputes proposal divides profession
Law centre solicitor says scheme misunderstands power imbalance between clients and their landlords.
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NewsLaw centre hit by 'unrelenting' cuts closes
Brent Community Law Centre opened its doors nearly five decades ago.
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NewsNews focus: Solicitors' role in reform proposals over housing disputes
A new disputes service is at the heart of proposals from Justice to tackle housing disputes. But it would not be a court, tribunal or ombudsman – so where do solicitors fit in?
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NewsSupreme Court seeks £100,000-a-year chief executive
Successful candidate will be required to influence relationship between the judiciary and executive.
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NewsCoronavirus: fears for criminal defence lawyers on frontline
Solicitor prevented from taking tissues into prison as questions raised about policy.
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NewsLack of youth focus affecting casework quality - CPS inspectors
Crown Prosecution Service told to make youth work a nationwide priority.