All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 192
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NewsCall for level playing field over legal aid ‘goodwill gesture’
LAA tells firms that successfully bid for contracts that they are eligible to join additional duty schemes from 1 April.
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ProfileActed for firms in legal aid contract challenge
Jamie Potter’s firm acted for 10 claimants that challenged procurement process for tendering.
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NewsLAA extends legal aid contract eligibility
Firms that opened new offices and hired extra staff can join additional duty solicitor schemes.
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NewsJudges ‘not always best placed’ to decide public interest
In some circumstances attorney general’s verdict is best – says the attorney general.
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NewsMoJ not ‘transparent’ enough on gifts and hospitality
Public spending watchdog says rules ‘could be more stringent’.
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NewsRegulators will need to present 'sound evidence' for in-house reform
Legal Services Board says statement of policy will provide transparency about essential issues.
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NewsGCs ‘to quit’ if accountable to City watchdog
FCA to consult on whether individuals in charge of a firm’s legal function in banks, building societies and credit unions need approval under its senior managers regime.
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OpinionHousing consultation rethink is needed
Stamp duty timetable highlights more than just conveyancing concerns.
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NewsMoJ reveals £141k costs over legal aid contracts
Justice minister Shailesh Vara responded to a question on legal fees in relation to 2015 own-client and duty provider contracts.
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NewsSociety proposes ‘single test’ to allay stamp duty fears
Higher SDLT rate on the purchase of additional residential properties comes into force on 1 April.
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NewsMoJ in spotlight as government plans to cull 75% of offices
Justice holds second biggest share of central government estate earmarked for radical pruning.
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NewsConveyancers ‘should not cross-examine clients’ over stamp duty
Government introducing higher rates for additional residential properties on 1 April.
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NewsBlavo & Co judgment reports thousands of files missing
Mr Justice Garnham continues freezing order against former managing director.
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NewsFalconer refers legal aid U-turn to spending watchdog
Shadow lord chancellor has written to the National Audit Office following government decision to scrap new criminal legal aid contracting regime.
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NewsProbe to examine potential racial bias in criminal justice
David Cameron says review will consider possible sentencing and prosecutorial disparity.
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ProfileJanner’s alleged victims denied day in court
Liz Dux represented eight of alleged victims of child sexual offences.
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NewsSolicitors welcome Gove’s legal aid retreat
Following challenges mounted against the government’s procurement process, lord chancellor said it ‘has become clear’ that ‘there are real problems in pressing ahead as proposed’.
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NewsMoJ faces compensation claims over legal aid U-turn
Criminal defence firms consider options after justice secretary announces he is abandoning two-tier regime.
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NewsMoJ commercial arm ‘made net £1.1m loss’
National Audit Office publishes key findings from investigation into Just Solutions International.