All News articles – Page 1147
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NewsSolicitor felt ‘comforted’ over tax rules by SRA visit
Solicitor fined £2,000 after failing to inform lenders of buyers’ tax avoidance schemes.
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NewsLeveson cost-cutting review backs virtual courtrooms
Sir Brian Leveson’s review of efficiency in criminal proceedings contends that criminal courts are ‘lagging significantly’ behind the business world.
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NewsQuindell in sale talks with Slater & Gordon
Both companies makes stock exchange statement confirming they are in discussions.
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NewsDomestic violence challenge on legal aid fails
Rights of Women charity applying for permission to appeal High Court decision on Law Society-backed challenge.
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NewsDefendant lawyers join court fees condemnation
Justice minister Shailesh Vara has confirmed fees for all claims above £10,000 based on 5% of the value of the claim.
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NewsLaw Society voices ‘dual regulation’ fears
Yesterday’s postponement of changes to the regulation of consumer credit offers no guarantees, Chancery Lane stresses.
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NewsMPs urge probe of manorial rights law
Justice committee says Law Commission should examine question of abolishing ancient property rights.
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NewsDentons’ China tie-up to create world’s biggest firm
Global outfit agrees alliance with Dacheng, which has 4,000 lawyers in China.
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NewsConsumer credit upheaval postponed again
City watchdogs agree to delay regulatory changes as SRA seeks ‘best possible solution’.
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NewsSolicitors hit out at ‘pointless’ diversity survey
Legal Aid Agency asks practitioners to take part in an equality and diversity survey.
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NewsQuarter of homebuyers ‘would pay more’ for conveyancing
Poll by embryonic portal Veyo finds dealing with solicitors is ‘key stress point’.
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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.