All News articles – Page 1036
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NewsLord Bach: Labour’s legal aid election offering ‘disappointing’
Former justice minister says party leader Jeremy Corbyn is ‘enthusiastic’ about latest review.
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NewsCivil court fee increases a ‘serious own goal’ – City lawyers
The Ministry of Justice proposes doubling the maximum court levy to £20,000 to generate an extra £60m in income each year.
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NewsSkilled migration curbs would harm legal sector – Law Society
Chancery Lane tells government that international firms must be able to recruit from outside the European Economic Area.
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NewsQuindell facing potential legal claims worth £9m
Company announces it has received ‘notice of intended claim’ from law firm.
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NewsLegal Ombudsman to miss more time targets – LSB
Complaints-handler met 90-day target just 52% of the time in July.
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NewsBar chair weighs in on gender equality row
Bar Council chair hits back at suggestion that he belittled sexist behaviour, as the debate on gender equality rages on.
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SRA trims status forms
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has introduced new slimline application forms for firms that need to apply for authorisation for a change of legal entity, and for LDPs electing to be licensed.
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West Wales firm merger
Swansea firm Peter Lynn & Partners has announced the takeover of Ivor Evans & Benjamin (IE&B), one of the city’s oldest practices. All staff have transferred and the former partners have become consultants at Peter Lynn & Partners, which now has 30 lawyers and 58 staff. ...
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NewsFinancial list poised for launch
Financial list will provide a specialist dispute resolution forum for claims of £50m or more
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Evening of inspiration
The Law Society is running a series of events to mark Black History Month. On 9 October, speakers at an ‘inspiration evening’ will include the first black winner of TV quiz Mastermind, barrister Shaun Wallace.
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NewsEurope raises two fingers
Kit Kat battle could come to London if Nestle decides to pursue trademark.
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VW emissions scandal spurs global litigation
Slater and Gordon says that thousands of people and car dealerships could have a group claim against Volkswagen and possibly other manufacturers.
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EU investment court
Move for new open court to settle disputes arising from international trade agreements.
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NewsFirms ponder withdrawal as contract D-day looms
Government to reveal outcome of its tenders for new legal aid contracts.
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LSB consults on in-house lawyers regulations
The Legal Services Board is consulting on a set of principles that will inform decisions it makes about regulatory arrangements for in-house lawyers.
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NewsE-conveyancing venture names new chief
Law Society business development executive director Simon Drane takes over at Legal Practice Technologies.
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IT upgrade to support law centres
Hackney Community Law Centre first in the country to take part in digital pilot.
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Scots set to 'block' UK rights bill
Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon said that any attempt by Westminster to repeal or amend the Human Rights Act would require the legislative consent of the Scottish parliament - and that it was ‘inconceivable’ such consent would be granted.
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