All News articles – Page 139
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NewsJobs at risk as national firm announces department closures
Personal injury, costs, credit hire and legal aid departments all face cuts in ‘strategic restructure’ to support growth.
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NewsSolicitor who withheld disbursements from barristers struck off
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal says Manchester sole practitioner ‘flagrantly disregarded’ duties.
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NewsSupreme Court rules on PGMOL referee tax appeal
Case remitted to First-Tier Tribunal for reconsideration on issue of employment contracts.
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NewsSenior coroner warned over exclusion of court manager
Misconduct was prolonged, Judicial Conduct Investigations Office finds.
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NewsIBA Mexico: Host nation's judicial reform ‘felony’
IBA annual conference opens with unprecedented attack on Mexico's plans for directly elected judiciary.
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News'Family court reporting week' aims to boost transparency
Bureau of Investigative Journalism will host events to mark the first family court reporting week in November.
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NewsHigh-profile solicitor fined after appearance on antisemitic TV show
Mohammed Akunjee made false statements about Mishcon de Reya but cleared of acting recklessly.
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NewsMidlands firm makes Leeds move with capture of 34-strong team
Flint Bishop welcomes new staff from volume banking & finance recoveries division after acquiring department from Leeds firm Walker Morris.
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NewsTake Post Office compensation scheme away from lawyers, say experts
Adversarial system is preventing swift and efficient resolution to victims’ claims.
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NewsStreet cred for the SRA
Solicitors Regulation Authority gets not one but two namechecks on Coronation Street.
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NewsLong read: Judges tire of gameplaying tactics in costs disputes
In two rulings, claimants’ overstated costs budgets and the inability to settle issues without a hearing have attracted judicial ire. Experts are warning that parties are not immune from sanctions.
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NewsGallery: Solicitors complete the Great North Run
Did you take part? Send your photos to amy.coleman@lawsociety.org.uk.
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NewsIn depth: An uncertain outlook for devolved justice in Wales
As the Law Society unveils a landmark report on the outlook for justice in Wales, progress on devolution remains highly uncertain despite a change of government at Westminster.
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NewsHogan Lovells reveals shock closure of three offices
Global firm says it wants to focus on ‘strategic markets’ in London and US cities.
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NewsTrade union reveals rising staff turnover at CPS
Trade union report calls for additional training and support for lawyers prosecuting rape and serious sexual offences.
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NewsTribunal dismisses appeal in Slater & Gordon bonus dispute
EAT judge upholds decision in case between national firm and its former costs resolution manager.
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NewsFormer SSB clients dumped again as lawyers back away
Cavity wall claimants moved on to third set of solicitors since January.
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NewsUS firm Armstrong Teasdale pulls the plug on London
Several dozen staff and trainees made redundant at one day’s notice by top-200 US firm.
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NewsReeds Solicitors opens office in Exeter
National law firm's new office will be managed by associate Jessica Cantú and overseen by head of family James Ferry.