All News articles – Page 263
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NewsSharp rise in SRA spending on disciplinary processes
Regulator also investigating solicitor conduct in dozens of bulk compensation claims.
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NewsAnother ‘record’ year for Herbert Smith Freehills
Income climbed 8% in 2022/23, but profits were flat.
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NewsMental health advocate helps colleagues with podcast
Lawyer Jeremy Fletcher invites guests to talk about how they tackle mental health issues in their professional lives.
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NewsPII trends: seven in 10 firms still lack cyber-insurance
First Law Society survey of professional indemnity insurance since 2018 also tracks huge increase in premiums as market hardened.
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NewsNews focus: trends in professional indemnity insurance 2023 - main findings
New Law Society research on PII trends is required reading for law firms that want to keep premiums in check. The market has eased, but small firms in particular still find the process difficult.
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NewsUpbeat Pinsent Masons announces 7.8% PEP growth
International firm announces record year of revenue growth amid 'challenging economic circumstances'.
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NewsDistrict judge issued with formal advice for misconduct over late order
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office says the judge apologised and cited her busy sitting schedule as mitigation.
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NewsProbate leads Compensation Fund payouts
Largest payment in 2021/22 was £680,000 in a probate matter where a firm had taken client money, corporate report reveals.
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NewsKeeping up with Jones
Two long-serving in-house solicitors make the list of top-earners at the BBC.
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NewsPistols at dawn for Aussie judge
Not too many High Court judges have fought duels, but Irish-born Australian Redmond Barry did.
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NewsJudge lambasts City firm over costs bill
Budget was left to the last minute, the IT systems were inoperable and the relevant people were not available.
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NewsSolicitor's appeal against £20,000 SDT fine dismissed
Solicitors Regulation Authority’s cross-appeal over sanction also turned down by High Court judge.
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NewsAfghan judge thanks pro bono lawyers for 'life-saving' work
Jenner & Block and Kingsley Napley have been trying to get female judge and family to safety for two years.
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NewsSolicitor's small house has a big legacy
Great Britain’s smallest house retains its historic charm thanks to grand title that saved it from demolition.
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NewsLegal bodies take aim at China’s rights violations
Lawyers continue to face systemic persecution for defending human rights, Law Society of England and Wales warns.
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NewsSolicitor who shared research with fellow jurors faces SDT
Practitioner was jailed for two months last year after she caused child sexual abuse trial to be halted.
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NewsProfits flat as Clifford Chance celebrates £2bn revenue
Eighth consecutive year of growth for magic circle firm.
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NewsLCJ calls for 'radical, long-term thinking' in farewell City speech
'The structures that have evolved since the passage of the Constitutional Reform Act do not help,' Lord Burnett says.
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NewsSeven in 10 legal executives reluctant to switch regulator
Changing current regulatory regime 'not a priority' and CILEX and CILEx Regulation told to stop bickering.
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NewsUnrepresented claimant wins appeal against lawyers over house sale
Well-intentioned attempt to hasten victory 'had the very opposite effect' judge finds in negligence claim.