All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 170
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NewsConveyancing productivity up 55% in three years
Study by search company shows conveyancers completing one transaction every 2.4 working days.
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NewsGreater protection against ‘stranger stalking’
Home Office says new civil order should not replace criminal prosecutions when they are possible.
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News‘City powerhouse’ offers trainees £10k for deferral
CMS, Nabarro and Olswang announce voluntary programme ‘to ensure smooth transition’ as they press ahead with merger.
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NewsEmployment tribunals last in line for reform
Law Society welcomes proposals to reform ‘tangled’ system – but says fee reversal must be part of package.
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NewsLegal author and Twitter star Gary Slapper dies
Former head of Open University law school was strong advocate for public legal education.
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NewsMoJ proposes tougher sentences for dangerous drivers
Justice minister Sam Gyimah says there is public concern about punishments despite bespoke training for specialist prosecutors.
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NewsNearly one-fifth of MoJ civil servants want to leave
Latest survey shows more civil servants want to leave Ministry of Justice headquarters immediately.
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ProfileMoD challenged over soldier’s disability
Sue Bowler represented Royal Marine Phillip Eaglesham in High Court battle after he suffered a life-changing disability while on tour.
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Sharia law’s appeal to Muslims is ‘diminishing’, poll suggests
Policy Exchange highlights change in attitude among younger British Muslims in particular.
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NewsConveyancers back ‘pre-contract packs’ for buyers
Solicitors believe upfront information would help to speed the homebuying process - but a HIP replacement is off their agenda.
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News‘City powerhouse’ firm signs London lease
London staff of soon-to-merge CMS UK, Nabarro and Olswang will occupy five out of seven floors of Cannon Place, where CMS is currently based.
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NewsMoJ says it sets no travel time target when closing courts
Permanent secretary Richard Heaton says access to justice is 'not just about proximity'.
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NewsSFO bucks trend of decline in sick days over mental illnesses
Solicitor general provides absence figures for the number of days lost due to mental health issues at law officers’ departments.
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NewsVerification concerns over legal aid procurement process
Solicitors have told Law Society and Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association that forms are being rejected incorrectly.
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NewsMoJ retreats on immigration fee hike
'We have listened' says justice minister, announcing that applicants will be charged at previous levels.
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NewsAsylum fast-track proposals 'will strengthen hand of the state' - Law Society
Chancery Lane says Ministry of Justice proposals fail to strike the correct balance between speed and efficiency, and fairness and justice.
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NewsCash alone won't end justice woes, says Labour commission
Lord Bach proposes appointing a 'chief inspector of the justice system'.
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NewsAutumn statement: tax relief for employee legal support
Solicitors welcome change but say other reforms will have a greater impact for employees.
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NewsSocial worker ‘left court bundle on car roof’
Information Commissioner’s Office says some of the personal data relating to 27 people was sensitive.
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NewsDigital skills gap blocking in-house progress – international firm
International firm Eversheds says technology has become an important part of a broader support package for GCs.