All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 6
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News‘Plain language’ definition could boost unbundling
Society is working with the SRA to agree a definition that will ensure the cost of insuring firms that offer unbundled services is not shouldered by all solicitors.
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NewsJudge issues pre-trial legal aid plea after mother left alone
Judge worried vulnerable mother was not fully prepared for four-day contested final hearing.
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News'NHS 111' service for justice system could save £72m
Law Society unveils recommendations from its pioneering 21st Century Justice project.
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ProfileMy legal life: Young Legal Aid Lawyers
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Young Legal Aid Lawyers.
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NewsNew diversity toolkit to help larger firms retain talent
Black, Asian and minority ethnic solicitors quitting larger firms for 'more inclusive' smaller firms and in-house departments.
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NewsSentencing Council blocked from referring to race or ethnicity in guidance
Lord chancellor Shabana Mahmood says legislation will ensure defendants are treated fairly in court.
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NewsLAA cyber attack could push barristers into debt
Self-employed barristers still paying quarterly VAT bill despite facing significant disruption to income.
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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.