All News articles – Page 1101
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NewsClifford Chance silent on future of ‘YouTube trainee’
Aysh Chaudhry made national headlines this week after posting a 21-minute video in wake of the Paris attacks.
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NewsBarrister wins appeal after BSB evidence blunder
Bar Standards Board admits to ‘very regrettable and serious mistake’ in case of public access barrister.
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NewsInterim chief legal ombudsman installed
Ombudsman’s office also confirms that former chief executive Adam Sampson is still being paid by the organisation.
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NewsNew solicitors: Fraser Brown
Richard Brackenbury, Kirstin Thompson and Chris Chan all join the firm.
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NewsAid organisation interim manager: Michael King
The Charity Commission has appointed Michael King from Stone King as interim manager of Al-Fatiha Global.
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NewsForces claims not subject to fees regime
Three members of the military brought claims against the Ministry of Defence after suffering an injury during training.
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NewsJudgment reserved on criminal legal aid reforms
Judicial review into crime duty tender process heard at the High Court.
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NewsProfessions in joint call for surveillance law reform
Law Society and Bar Council share concerns of social workers and journalists over Regulation of Investigative Powers Act.
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NewsBig fall in firms not renewing PII
Regulator reveals that 49 firms entered the cessation period after not renewing their insurance last year.
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NewsSRA probes hundreds of firms over PC non-renewal
A total of 3,656 individuals have PCs revoked and will be asked why they did not renew.
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NewsJudge rejects negligence ‘cover-up’ claim
High Court describes as ‘wishful thinking’ allegations that Yorkshire firm removed or destroyed key documents.
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NewsNew tax judge: Heather Gething
Head of HSF’s London tax disputes practice has been appointed a judge in the First-tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber) in England.
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NewsTop judges express ‘deep concerns’ over fees proposal
Senior judiciary united in opposition to new court fees.
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NewsWitnesses to be warned of questions under DPP plans
Guidance from director of public prosecutions proposes ‘pre-trial special measures meeting’ with witnesses.
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NewsOnline JAC to ease solicitor applications
New website supports changes to the application process designed to make it more friendly to solicitors.
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NewsTongue twister for immigrants
Farage’s recent comments reminded me of an old-school Australian ‘alien’ immigration test.
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New IBA president named
David W Rivkin, litigation partner at the New York and London offices of US firm Debevoise & Plimpton, has been appointed president of the International Bar Association. He is the first US lawyer to hold the position for 25 years.
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Lagging behind with tax returns
Workers in the agriculture, fishing and forestry industries were better than lawyers at sending in their tax returns on time last year, HM Revenue & Customs reported.
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NewsBack to school
Law Society vice-president Jonathan Smithers (centre) joined City law firm Olswang and Blackstone Chambers to meet students at Haverstock School in Chalk Farm, London. They discussed topical issues, including human rights, consumer law, police powers and social media. The visit was undertaken as part of the Lawyers in Schools programme ...