All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 52
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NewsNews focus: Legal aid pay rises would stoke inflation - Raab
With the government set to unveil its full response to the Bellamy legal aid review, lord chancellor Dominic Raab says extra cash for solicitors is unlikely. The prospect of industrial action still looms,
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NewsEarly legal advice scheme piloted in hospital
Wirral residents will be able to access legal support as part of 'wellbeing hub' services.
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NewsBar Council wades into BSB complaint-handling uproar
Representative body says standards regulator's handling of complaint against Dinah Rose KC was inexcusable.
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News'Wrong, confusing, unbalanced': SRA told to improve guidance
Legal experts identify several concerns on regulator’s guidance for reporting wrongdoing by clients.
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NewsRude judge? Don't just shrug your shoulders, says LCJ
Lord Burnett of Maldon says 'statement of behaviour' will shortly be issued to judges.
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NewsStrike could resume, criminal bar warns
Representative body responds to Dominic Raab's criticism of action that led to previous lord chancellor agreeing £54m deal.
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NewsBSB apologises to high-profile barrister over handling of complaint
Bar Standards Board says criticism of Dinah Rose KC was misplaced and it is reviewing its processes.
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NewsMore cash for solicitors? Not the right thing to do - Raab
Lord chancellor says unsustainable pay increases for legal aid practitioners will prolong inflation.
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NewsRaab confident of 'overwhelming' Bill of Rights support
Lord chancellor defends human rights reform in first of two parliamentary grillings today.
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News'Exhausted' solicitor, 79, agrees strike-off for overcharging by £474,108
Practitioner admitted in 1965 said he was working over 80 hours a week as principal of conveyancing and probate firm.
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NewsProcurement for new-look eviction advice scheme finally begins
New service incorporating early legal advice will begin in August - four months later than planned.
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News'Penalised, isolated and alone': Lawcare highlights men's mental health struggles
Wellbeing charity's report highlights shocking examples of law firm treatment after employees sought help.
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NewsNews focus: Legal perspectives on the draft Mental Health Bill
There are concerns that ‘once in a generation’ Mental Health Act reforms do not go far enough in protecting patient rights. To what extent should tribunals and the courts be handed more powers?
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NewsLAA accused of potential discrimination over duty rota
Firm reportedly asked to identify solicitors on long-term leave prior to 1 October so they can be removed from current scheme.
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NewsBundles being done badly, judge tells housing lawyers
County court judge highlights court frustrations as he urges practitioners to sharpen up and refocus.
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News'Crunch time': Society tells Hunt to protect justice spending
Law Society highlights importance of legal aid for those hit by cost of living crisis ahead of autumn statement.
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NewsConveyancing regulator freezes practising fees
Chief executive says regulator's job is to fully understand the pressures firms face.
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NewsBar Council makes 'special pleading' ahead of autumn statement
Mark Fenhalls KC says reversal of improved funding over last two years will cause irrevocable damage.
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NewsMilitant solicitors better than quiet quitters, Society tells MPs
Chancery Lane's justice chief says prospect of industrial action shows practitioners desperately want to continue doing legal aid work.
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NewsLegal aid: Firm paid £1,387 less than psychologist it instructed
House of Commons justice select committee hears directly from frontline solicitor on remuneration issues.