All News articles – Page 1089
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NewsMore magistrates quit over court charges
The Ministry of Justice introduced fixed costs under the last government.
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NewsSinger’s chorus of disapproval
Judge lambasts ex-husband in divorce case. Law firm is pleased anyway.
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NewsLaw Society in-house engagement push
Five-point engagement plan will be unveiled at an event in London on 17 September.
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NewsFirm hire: Hausfeld
Anna Morfey joins Hausfeld as a partner from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP.
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NewsInsurer invokes ‘fundamental dishonesty’ to see off claims
Case follows on from pair being jailed for their part in an exaggerated claim.
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NewsSolicitor fights the small print
London solicitor-advocate calls for better health warnings following near-fatal hair-dye experience.
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NewsDigital defence system ‘will cut red tape’
Criminal defence solicitors will be able to download initial disclosure of the prosecution case.
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NewsApprenticeships for solicitors set for 2016
The government has approved standards for the new legal apprenticeship route as part of its Trailblazer scheme.
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NewsChancery Lane censures SRA over ‘flawed’ PII proposals
Society says the regulator’s recent paper fails to address why last year’s proposals on indemnity cover had foundered.
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NewsBusiness dispute resolution plans could have ‘unintended effects’ – Society
Law Society says government proposals for a small-business commissioner need further consideration.
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NewsCo-op Legal heralds turnaround after £200k half-year profits
Figures a far cry from first half of 2014, when losses came to more than £5m.
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NewsMagic circle steps up social mobility efforts
Top firms sign up for ‘contextual’ recruitment tool as latest research shows high levels of unconscious racial bias.
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NewsListed legal entities report large profit hikes
Redde PLC and Fairpoint PLC bullish about 2014/15 results and target further growth.
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NewsFast-track pilot scheme causes ‘chaos’ at RCJ
The block-listing pilot at the Central London County Court left many lawyers waiting all morning when it began this week.
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NewsNew managing partner: Marks & Clerk Edinburgh
Paul Chapman has spent over 20 years advising clients on their intellectual property needs
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NewsScots solicitors boycott new court over legal aid fees
Falkirk group says it cannot afford to subsidise criminal appeals at 1992 rates.
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NewsReview backs urgent reform of DBA regulations
Civil Justice Council sets out 45 recommendations to bring damages-based agreements into the mainstream.
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NewsCursed with a carbuncle
At least DWF staff don’t have to look at the Walkie Talkie, which has been judged worst building in the country.