All News articles – Page 1076
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NewsLaw firms drop JR threat over MedCo scheme
Panel scheme also makes new statement on random allocation of medical reporting experts.
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NewsLAA delays signing duty solicitor contracts
The government has told firms in all procurement areas that it will not sign the new legal aid contracts until 2 November.
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NewsTwo more women elevated to High Court bench
Bobbie Cheema-Grubb QC will also become the first Asian woman to sit on the High Court bench.
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NewsSmall businesses see lawyers as costly last resort
Legal Services Board research shows limited engagement with legal service providers.
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NewsJudge removed from case over ‘tenacious adherence’ to his own analysis
Lord Dyson said a review of court of protection case should be carried out by a different judge.
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NewsFrench legal aid protest goes national – and physical
Robed lawyers clash with riot police in dramatic scenes outside court buildings.
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NewsChallenge legal aid contracts by Friday, Law Society says
The Law Society has issued guidance on how firms can contest the outcomes of the new legal aid procurement.
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NewsIn-house counsel: Commercial Estates Group
Peter Village QC has joined the 66-strong team as in-house counsel.
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NewsEssex backs ABS plans to net £1.8m a year
Councillors agree to make application to set up an alternative business structure.
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News‘Innovative’ financial list formally unveiled
Legal and financial services industries were given a market briefing on the new Rolls Building list.
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NewsCJC: listen to local communities before shutting their court
Judge-led group voices broad support for government’s proposals.
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NewsClient pressure putting City firms in danger of collapse – report
Many commercial firms are being forced to accept more risk from their clients, a report commissioned by the SRA shows.
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NewsHung jury in Dewey & LeBoeuf criminal trial
New York jury undecided on the most serious counts against three former executives at defunct Dewey & LeBoeuf.
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NewsMishcons loses sanctions appeal after DLA’s late notice
Judge says relief from sanctions preferable to further satellite litigation.
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NewsLord chief justice steps in to diversity debate
‘Robust judicial activism’ but no quotas to achieve a more diverse bench, Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd says.
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NewsFirm hire: Brahams Dutt Badrick French
City team expands with the recruitment of senior solicitor Paul McAleavey.
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NewsSlater and Gordon plans boardroom pay boost
Shareholders asked to approve higher maximum pay and new incentives at the AGM on 20 November.
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News100 firms planning legal aid contract challenges
Government could be prevented from entering into new contracts next Monday.
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NewsBarrister loses misconduct appeal after threatening to sue dentist
Henry Davies was fined £500 by a tribunal after one charge of professional misconduct was proved against him.