All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 13
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News'Material information' property form paused, Law Society reveals
Work paused after National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team unexpectedly withdrew guidance.
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NewsLawyers unsure on admissibility of overseas evidence
Scoping paper confirms need for Law Commission to review extradition, mutual legal assistance and criminal jurisdiction.
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NewsPro bono lawyer helped Windrush claimant secure £295,000
Landmark research reveals the value of legal representation and prompts fresh calls for claimants to receive legal aid.
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NewsIn depth: Bindmans claims 'industry first' with social justice fund
Bindmans will divert 10% of its business client fees to a social justice fund to support access to justice for vulnerable people. So how will it work – and could other firms follow suit?
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NewsLaw Centres Network embarks on 'highly ambitious' data drive
Five-year programme designed to help law centres leverage data to fight injustice.
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NewsHigh Court blow for private schools and parents challenging VAT on fees
Judges say parents have the option of not paying VAT by sending their children to state school.
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NewsDLA Piper increases NQ pay to £130,000
Managing partner says pay rise reflects firm's high performance in the UK.
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NewsSociety revives campaign to save civil legal aid
Law Society unveils new heatmap showing worrying legal aid 'desert' for community care legal aid services.
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NewsBindmans unveils 'industry first' social justice fund
Human rights firm to divert 10% of business client fees towards access to justice fund.
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News'We added to the trauma': BSB apologises to Sidhu complainants
Bar standards watchdog apologises for adding to the trauma of an 'already distressing situation'.
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NewsMahmood obtains injunctions over hacked LAA data
Injunctions prevent hackers and third parties disclosing or publishing data obtained from Legal Aid Agency's digital systems.
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NewsBar Council fires warning over Harman bullying probe leak
Draft content seen by Channel 4 News had been shared with individuals who submitted evidence as part of fact-checking process.
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NewsRape complainants to be given right to second prosecution opinion
People claiming to have suffered rape and sexual assaults can ask for a different prosecutor to review their case if it faces the prospect of being dropped.
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NewsGC network partners with law firm to promote wellbeing
Sessions will explore a day in the life of a senior in-house lawyer and driving an organisational culture of wellbeing.
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NewsMinisters pressed on humanist weddings
MP says High Court ruling paves a quick and simple way for legally binding ceremonies.
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NewsSix in 10 women suffered sex discrimination in past five years
Next 100 Years chief urges firms to redouble their commitment to workplace equality and empower women to speak out.
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NewsPioneer firm's paralegals devastated by apprenticeship funding cut
Personal injury practice says nearly all of its legal apprentices would have missed out on crucial funding under the new arrangements.
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NewsPublic to see data on 'avoidable' conveyancing errors
Current data published by HM Land Registry does not distinguish between avoidable and unavoidable errors.
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NewsDfE scales back funding cut for solicitor-apprentices
Solicitor-apprentices will be funded until they turn 22 and support will continue for existing apprentices over 21.