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News and updates – Page 9
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News‘Wide-ranging concerns’: Law Society opposes remote juries
Government should provide more appropriate facilities for in-person criminal trials, says professional body.
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NewsEighty-five secretaries, support staff and lawyers leave big City firm
Dentons is looking to change the way its offices are set up to create a flexible working environment.
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NewsMidlands court seeking to resurrect extended operating hours
Northampton wants to increase trial capacity by introducing 9am-1pm and 2pm-6pm listings.
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NewsPeers call for checks on emergency Covid powers
Fast-tracked legislation is never an acceptable alternative to effective government planning, says Lords committee.
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NewsJurors head to four-star Kent hotel
Mercure Maidstone is the latest venue to be used as a makeshift Crown court.
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NewsLawyers secure hospital U-turn on maternity ward visits
Pre-action letter said ban was unlawful and went against government guidance.
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NewsProbate service hit by ‘second wave’
Solicitors claim figures published by HMCTS do not reflect reality of using the service.
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News'Hidden heroes': Buckland thanks court staff for Covid efforts
Lord chancellor praises lawyers for 'the fortitude they have shown and the dedication to justice they have demonstrated'.
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NewsPI claims to soar as e-scooters legalised on London streets
Six London boroughs will trial rental electric scooters, with more areas expected to join the scheme.
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NewsDWF scales back Scottish office space
Staff expect to work from home up to three days a week once restrictions are eased.
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News‘Right balance’: City staff to attend office two or three days a week
Eversheds Sutherland has devised a three-stage strategy to get solicitors back in the office.
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NewsAbsent solicitor pledges to appeal even before he is struck off
Tribunal found Kent solicitor acted dishonestly over payments made from the client account.
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NewsSlaughter and May trainees to work remotely one day a week
Other employees based in London and Brussels can work from home up to 40% of the time.
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NewsBoris Johnson backs my case for unlimited sitting days, says LCJ
Lord Burnett of Maldon says funding issues across justice system still need addressing.
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NewsBar Council speaks out against remote juries
Jurors risk becoming spectators rather than participants at trials, warns representative body.
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NewsUpbeat DWF announces Canadian and training acquisitions
Listed pioneer says profits are due to beat market expectations after strong year of trading.
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NewsNo dividend from claims firm after pandemic profit plunge
National Accident Helpline ’optimistic’ about coming year - but mulls sale of conveyancing business.
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News'Safe space': judge highlights benefit of office returns
Family law conference discusses impact of working from home for junior lawyers.
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NewsSRA votes to keep online exams after lockdown
Feedback on remote proctoring has been positive despite one-off issues, says regulator.
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NewsRemote hearings ‘fragmented’, say civil court users
Civil court users have criticised the use of remote hearings as ‘fragmented’ and inconsistent, calling for improvements as the pandemic abates.