All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 29
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NewsBar chief: Only PC holders should be called 'barrister'
Nick Vineall KC suggests bar should align with solicitors' profession on using protected title.
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NewsE-conveyancing coalition aims for upfront information
Digital Property Market Steering Group reveals ambitions at flagship conference.
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News'Costly and bureaucratic': Met Police chief calls for criminal justice reform
Sir Mark Rowley says complex legal duties are creating extra work for officers and slowing down justice.
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NewsLack of partner diversity 'should be a national scandal', junior solicitors hear
LSB chief executive discusses barriers to promotion during the Law Society's Junior Solicitors Network Summit.
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News'Less transparent and democratic': damning verdict on rule of law
Legal thinktank says 'hostile attacks' on lawyers among several factors undermining rule of law in the UK.
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NewsScotland sees second major law firm tie-up in a week
Irwin Mitchell announces investment north of the border following 'Big Four' development.
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NewsTributes paid to 'positive, kind and dedicated' solicitor Lisa Whitehouse
Midlands firm says Lisa Whitehouse, 49, was a trusted adviser who will be greatly missed.
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NewsCouncils cash crisis: Local government lawyers told to ‘get in the room’
President of Lawyers in Local Government urges members to speak out over decisions critical to their council’s finances.
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NewsCouple stung by £89 storage fee after spending £4,500 on wills
STEP research uncovers examples of charges not explained to clients originally advised by unqualified advisers.
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NewsConsumer body embarks on civil justice campaign to tackle delays
Association of Consumer Support Organisations says it takes on average 353 days for a case to be heard.
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News'Danger to the public': solicitor struck off over 'threatening' emails
Tribunal says tenor and language used in communications to client were inappropriate.
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NewsLetby inquiry: judge to work with families on terms of reference
Lady Justice Thirlwall to lead statutory public inquiry, which is likely to be conducted in phases.
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NewsFormal warning for 'rude and impatient' judge
Party says shouting and excessive interventions caused her to abandon employment tribunal claim.
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NewsGeneral counsel seek to champion LGBTQ+ community
Diversity and inclusion programme designed to help lawyers grow, develop and be more visible.
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NewsLaw centre upbeat despite court duty loss
South West London Law Centres says dedication to serving community remains stronger than ever.
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NewsFirms expect shrinking profit margins - but remain optimistic
Author of NatWest benchmarking report says small to medium sized practices will have to work hard to keep profits up.
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NewsT Level widening access to 'prestigious' career path - DfE
Post-GCSE vocational course in legal services will begin this month at schools and colleges.
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NewsIn Focus: Empire-building SRA plays the long game
The Solicitors Regulation Authority knows primary legislation to consolidate legal regulation is unlikely any time soon. So bringing CILEX members on board in the short-term is a smart move strategically.
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NewsSource of funds frustration prompts 'conveyancing rant'
Rose Davis says firms not really interested in conveyancing should stop messing about with it.
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News'Cheap gesture politics': lawyers react to sentencing plan
Prime minister told to focus on reducing case backlog rather than seeking to force offenders to court.