All News articles – Page 1131
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NewsPerils of the digital courtroom
Rushed and unexpected news stories always pose the problem of illustration in the digital age.
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NewsPlayful, sensual, eccentric – just like your office?
Two fresh coats of magnolia emulsion, or a sensual note?
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NewsMemory lane
The time has come for us seriously to consider the case for a Bill of Rights, said Sir Keith Joseph.
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NewsReaching for the Skype
A City firm has said it hopes to expand an innovative pro bono scheme which connects staff to clients via Skype.
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NewsFirms stand to lose billions through fraud: bank chief
Banking sector joins insurers and regulators in expressing concerns about telephone con-artists targeting law firms.
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NewsTunis attack victim was retired solicitor
Tributes paid to Sally Adey, retired solicitor and wife of Shakespeares partner.
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NewsNew legal aid powers over criminals’ assets
Ministry of Justice lays statutory instrument that will enable Legal Aid Agency to recover costs from convicted criminals.
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NewsGovernment promises response on pre-charge bail
Home affairs select committee calls for time limits and anonymity for sex-case suspects.
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NewsLaw Society reacts to cuts with unbundling guidance
Chancery Lane guidance suggests unbundled services may be appropriate for a number of practice areas but warns of risks.
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NewsLabour repeats pledge to repeal JR reforms
Lord Bach reiterates message on JR changes – but is less optimistic for restoring social welfare law.
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NewsNew scheme to help avoid ‘costly’ design disputes
Intellectual Property Office planning opinions service for disputes over design rights.
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NewsTackle racism with humour – Warsi
Former cabinet minister speaking at launch of Law Society’s Ethnic Minority Lawyers Division.
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NewsRegulator names firms in PII probe
Two firms should have closed last year because they did not have a valid insurance policy.
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News‘No evidence’ of risk from online divorce services
Research by consumer group finds high satisfaction levels with both online and face-to-face services.
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NewsStrict liability offence for offshore tax evasion
Chief secretary to Treasury says ‘enablers’ will face same penalties as evaders – and be publicly named.
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NewsLast minute adjournment in criminal legal aid appeal
Court of Appeal set to deliver judgment on lord chancellor’s controversial crime duty tender process next week.
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NewsLitigation funder expects windfall from £136m ‘pre-Jackson bulge’
Chief executive of Burford Capital says UK lawyers are not grasping opportunities.
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NewsBudget 2015: new penalties for professionals assisting tax evasion
Chancellor’s budget speech also confirms government pressing ahead with anti-avoidance measures, including ‘Google tax’.