All News articles – Page 269
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NewsJudge rejects notion that county court rulings are ‘rough and ready’
Recorder’s ex tempore decision on first instance was ‘not coherent’, High Court rules in theme park claim.
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NewsNews focus: Early advice pilot was a missed opportunity
A Ministry of Justice scheme promoting early social welfare advice in Manchester and Middlesbrough has received bad reviews from practitioners, who claim it was deeply flawed from the outset.
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NewsLawyers set off trigger points
British lawyers handling guns in court did rather well in the last century.
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NewsWhistleblowing judge elected GMB branch president
Trade union says it will now reach out to ministers, court service and senior judiciary to forge constructive working relationships.
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NewsRole of lawyers in spotlight as GC appears at Post Office Inquiry
Prosecution expert witnesses, the former head of the Royal Mail Group's criminal law team and other lawyers are also expected to testify.
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NewsGallery: Legal Pride 2023
Law Society marches with Bar Council under the banner: ‘Fighting for equality under the rule of law’.
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NewsCardiff sport boutique snapped up by top-100 firm
Hugh James says Loosemores acquisition means it now has more than 700 staff across five cities.
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NewsSolicitor not personally liable for costs when acting as deputy
No lien could be asserted by firm against Court of Protection deputy for disallowed costs of more than £150,000.
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NewsProfit dips as turnover rises 9% at Osborne Clarke
Net profit and PEP down 'due to the tougher trading conditions, inflation and the significant but necessary investments we’ve made'.
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NewsEx-legal chief’s unsolicited advice
High on Sir Jonathan Jones' agenda was ‘corrosive’ language.
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NewsLegal help website faces uncertain future after funding ends
Advicenow provides practical support in areas such as family, housing and employment.
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NewsNews focus: Law's big bang 'being stymied by regulators'
As a secondary legal finance market evolves, leading industry figures have warned about the potential loss of legal privilege. They also cast doubt on the ability of secondary investors to offer better terms.
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NewsFirm considers challenge to unlawful dismissal ruling
Case raises questions over the way duty solicitors are able to switch firms mid-contract.
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NewsEx-Debenhams staff still waiting for tribunal to sort redundancy claims
Former employees of the retailer have waited more than three years as the tribunal system creaks.
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NewsInterest on costs due on date of original £38m order, judge finds
High Court says cut-off point for recovery of interest ‘discourages the pursuit of stale claims’.
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NewsGovernment is handing competition regulator a blank cheque, thinktank warns
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill would give CMA 'quasi-legislative' powers to intervene in almost any market.
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NewsShoot first
Gazette features editor Ed Reyes snaps winning shot for 2023 London Legal Walk’s photo competition.
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NewsJudge's gratitude for 'good humour' in long trial
Paragraph eight of 349-page judgment acknowledges the hard work of counsel and the instructing solicitors.
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NewsMPs criticise HMCTS for 'burning through' £1.3bn court reform budget
Damning report from public accounts committee reveals only £120m left but programme nowhere near complete.