All News articles – Page 29
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NewsCoA allows naming of 'historic judges' in Sara Sharif case
Judge who restricted the naming of three judges had no jurisdiction to do so, Court of Appeal finds in unanimous decision.
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NewsDay of the Endangered Lawyer shines spotlight on Belarus
Lawyers in Belarus face 'criminal sanctions, arbitrary detention and systematic harassment'.
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NewsSociety counsels caution over JR curbs
Law Society president Richard Atkinson says any reforms must balance efficiency with access to justice.
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NewsHigh Court slashes SFO’s damages bill in ongoing litigation with mining giant
Judgment dismisses Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation’s amendments to include additional damages of more than $90m.
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NewsFirm hire: Stevens & Bolton appoints commercial litigation partner
Sophie Ashcroft joins the firm from Browne Jacobson, where she was a dispute resolution partner.
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NewsCivil legal aid: MoJ consults on higher fees
Ministry of Justice says proposals will increase overall spend by 25% for housing work and 30% for immigration work.
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NewsHM Land Registry staff 'work to rule' over compulsory office attendance
Union says action will have a huge impact on service delivery while Land Registry says it will cause minimal impact.
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NewsStarmer vows to take on 'Nimbys' with JR curbs
Judicial review avenues would be restricted for people opposing major infrastructure projects.
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NewsMastercard litigation: £2 for each claimant, up to £100m for funder
Proposed settlement figures revealed ahead of Competition Appeal Tribunal hearing to bring marathon litigation to a close.
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NewsManager cleared of wrongdoing over source-of-funds investigation
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal said the solicitor’s conduct was ‘reasonable and in accordance with his obligations as the firm’s compliance officer for legal practice’.
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NewsYouGov survey: most clients happy with their solicitor, but would shun AI
Law Society research also finds that most people do not believe the justice system treats everyone equally.
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NewsStarmer blasts 'Nimbys and zealots gumming up the legal system'
‘Current rules don’t work’, prime minister writes ahead of annnouncement on judicial review reform.
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NewsLiberties at stake in rush for justice
There are several ways in which justice can be expedited without root-and-branch changes.
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NewsFirm hire: Druces welcomes partner to real estate team
Afsor Ullah is a specialist in Islamic finance.
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NewsCity solicitor's KC slams 'defective' SRA as tribunal throws out allegation
Defending a Baker McKenzie lawyer, Greg Treverton-Jones KC accuses 'inconsistent' regulator of trying to ‘throw the book’ at his client.
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NewsFirm hire: Private client partner joins Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP
Karina Jowitt strengthens the wills, life planning and probate team at the firm's Colchester office.
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NewsCAT resolves ‘carriage dispute’ in £2.5bn class action
Tribunal picks legal academic over trade association to act as prospective class representative.
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NewsTreasury intervenes in motor finance Supreme Court showdown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves concerned for motor industry - but lawyers stand to make millions from court win.
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NewsFriends reunited as SRA chief jumps ship
Deputy chief executive Juliet Oliver moves on after 10 years at the regulator.
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NewsRuling addresses medical fee breakdown controversy
Medical agency refused to give breakdown of its fees for arranging expert report.