All News articles – Page 19
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Full £10bn Mastercard group action still in play, insists lawyer for Walter Merricks
Willkie’s Boris Bronfentrinker dismisses assertion by Mastercard lawyers Freshfields that new CAT ruling kills off bulk of the claim.
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London firm hit with third SRA fine in less than two years
Practice failed to comply with transparency rules and to submit diversity data.
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Problem-solving courts help tackle root causes of criminal behaviour
US-inspired 'intensive supervision courts' are being piloted in Liverpool, Teesside and Birmingham.
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Firm advised Post Office that 'vast majority' of remaining convictions are safe
Lawyer wrote reportedly unsolicited letter to express concern at plans to grant mass exonerations.
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Partner suspended for using colleague's electronic signature
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal said 'given the nature of the misconduct…a short suspension was an appropriate and proportionate penalty'.
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News focus: How well are neurodiverse people supported in the profession?
As volunteer group Neurodiversikey launches a survey to find out how much support neurodiverse people in the law receive, three legal figures recount the anxiety of training and trying to fit in.
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Catwalk looks to the courtroom
Designer Yuhan Wang’s new collection was inspired by 'women in law'.
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Advocating for good grub
Obiter has had its fill of bad court catering, but the good food is very good indeed.
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Flying taxis in commission’s law reform sights
Consultation opens on law reforms needed to nurture new opportunities in autonomous aviation.
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Crown court digital case system to remain alongside Common Platform
HMCTS to retain web-based platform for viewing and printing uploaded documents after staff, judges and lawyers say system works well.
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Solicitor who acted in personal capacity without firm’s knowledge struck off
Practitioner admitted requesting and receiving money from six clients.
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Offenders on community orders will be required to report name changes
Community and Suspended Sentences (Notifications of Details) Bill, which will amend the Sentencing Act 2020, has passed its second reading.
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News focus: Judgment week for the regulators
The Legal Services Board has unveiled its critique of eight frontline regulators, with the SRA one of ony two to receive top marks. Its report also calls for improvements in transparency, skills and use of evidence.
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Divorce hits 50-year low - but may not mean marital bliss
Family lawyers say no-fault reforms, Covid, cost-of-living crisis and fewer marriages explain latest ONS figures.
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Government backs SLAPPs legislation
Measure will create a new dismissal mechanism for strategic lawsuits against public participation.
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Firm hire: Senior associate appointment at Boyes Turner
Nadine Jayes joins the national law firm's wills, trusts and probate team.
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Solicitor struck off over 'inappropriate and offensive' tweets
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal makes no order as to costs and a substantive judgment will appear in due course.
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Rabbi walks into bar for a good cause
Ticket sales from Rabbi Mendy's stand-up shows will go towards Torah Scroll in memory of solicitor-advocate Julian Young.
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Legislation to quash Post Office convictions 'does not set precedent'
Business minister says proposed legislation is likely to exonerate some who were guilty - but it is 'a price worth paying'.