All articles by Monidipa Fouzder – Page 83
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News'We live hidden': frightened Afghan judge pleads for help
Letter shared by Bar Council reveals fears that judges in Afghanistan will be killed.
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NewsMany divorcing couples not offered ADR despite benefits
A quarter of divorcees wished they had done mediation or arbitration, according to law firm survey.
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NewsJudge issued with 'formal advice' over sexist comment
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office says judge apologised to counsel.
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NewsTributes paid to 'long-term stalwart' of criminal defence community
Julian Young, admitted to the roll in 1977, was president of the West London Law Society.
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NewsScrutiny fear over proposed tribunal appeal power
Oral hearing provision would be removed for 'meritless' applications decided on the papers.
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NewsLocal government ABS's profits surge despite 'challenging' year
Firm attributes growth to increase in instructions, and remote court hearings and client meetings.
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NewsFears for female judges in Afghanistan
International association says colleagues are in particular danger due to nature of their work.
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NewsSolicitor wins £10,000 social innovation prize
Sashy Nathan co-founded not-for-profit criminal defence firm Commons Legal.
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NewsMoJ rules out court interpreting review following private equity investment
Contract-holder thebigword announces 'partnership' with Susquehanna Private Capital.
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NewsLandmark sentencing guidelines issued for modern slavery
Experiment with 16 judges suggests courts have been inconsistent in their approach to offences under 2015 legislation.
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NewsHalf of British public 'do not understand legal aid system'
Law firm research adds to growing body of evidence that could influence ongoing reviews.
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NewsLand Registry to pilot 'lawyer certification'
Scheme will ensure application information can be trusted in end-to-end automation.
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NewsRacism and bias 'barriers to career progression', say black lawyers
Report highlights perceived inconsistency between what firms say and do on diversity.
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NewsMoJ ordered to look again at victims' compensation scheme
High Court says government wording created legitimate expectation that views would be sought on exclusionary rule.
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NewsWhitehall lawyers demand apology for 'outrageous' underpayment
Questions submitted for all-staff call with Government Legal Department's executive team reveal major discontent.
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NewsCosts judge concerned by 'exceptionally large' rise in firm's hourly rates
Firm to appeal master's decision which 'raises an important issue for the profession'.
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NewsPanasonic GC ups the ante on compliance
Consumer electronics giant Panasonic has embedded compliance questions into its annual employee survey to help benchmark the impact of its legal and compliance activities against other corporations, its general counsel has revealed.
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NewsPM's attack endangers lawyers and clients, Society warns
Boris Johnson suggested 'left wing criminal justice lawyers' act against the public interest.
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NewsPolice spent millions to support HMCTS during Covid-19
Government has no plans to reimburse costs for operating video remand hearings from custody suites.
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NewsSolicitor rebuked for losing unencrypted USB stick
Device was found by a member of the public and could be accessed without a password.