All News articles – Page 1237
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NewsScots overhaul civil justice
The Scottish government has brought forward proposals for what it calls the ‘biggest modernisation of courts in a generation’.
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NewsFirms invited to join cyber partnership
Small and medium-sized law firms have been offered the same access to latest government intelligence on cyber security as larger firms, banks and retail giants.
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Euro ruling to protect reputation of deceased
Strasbourg court ruled that courts might sometimes be required to protect the reputation of the deceased in the interests of surviving relatives.
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Neuberger judicial diversity lecture
This will be the third lecture in the Rainbow Lecture Series.
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Society diversity scholarships open
Applications have opened for the Law Society’s Diversity Access Scheme scholarships.
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NewsSociety wills quality firsts
The Law Society has accredited the first group of firms to its new Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme. The Society said the scheme is the first recognised standard for wills and estate administration in England and Wales. Since October, 20 firms have been accredited. Society president Nicholas Fluck said: ‘Accredited ...
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NewsNews focus: Manchester’s legal world
What’s going on in Manchester? The regional powerhouse is enduring an unprecedented realignment which has seen a string of long-established names disappear.
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NewsFracking law will ‘radically interfere with rights’
At present, energy companies require the homeowner’s permission before carrying out drilling.
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Male rape help as fund unveiled
The Ministry of Justice has pledged £500,000 to help male victims of rape and sexual violence receive advice and counselling.
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Mergers key to strong profit growth
Among the profit leaders were national firm DWF and international firm Pinsent Masons.
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Innovation scholarship
The Centre for Justice Innovation has launched its StreetCraft scholarship to encourage innovation by public, private and voluntary sectors working in criminal justice.
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NewsLineker’s net windfall
Former England star Gary Lineker could be in line for a windfall from insurance firm investment
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NewsSold into servitude
Letter from a solicitor in 1775 sheds light on eight-week voyage and being sold to a planter for £30.
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NewsRegulator quells concerns at ABS drop-out rate
Minutes from the Legal Services Board meeting held in November revealed disquiet about the number of applications withdrawn.
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NewsHowardKennedyFsi and Davenport Lyons in merger talks
The combined turnover of both firms would total more than £60m, likely placing them in the top 50.
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NewsJudge censures ‘unconscionable’ expert witness delays
The trial of a murdered four-year-old was adjourned three times due to the failure of experts to produce reports.
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NewsWatchdog warning for troubled MoJ IT project
Complexity of shared services programme already delayed by 18 months still an issue, says NAO.
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NewsCJC reviews Jackson reforms
Evidence will be gathered and used in a conference next month to consider the impact of the reforms, which came into force last year.
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Cross-border disputes on the rise, say corporations
Multinationals quizzed on trends in international disputes and where greatest challenges are.
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NewsPower players
Meeting with Chris Grayling turned to the topic of the state of the courts’ IT infrastructure.