All News articles – Page 467
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NewsSolicitors refuse to back ombudsman’s 19% budget rise
Increase request is ‘out of step’ at a time when so many firms may be struggling.
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NewsDoctors plead for legal protection from Covid judgement calls
Representative bodies say medics are worried about legal consequences of making crucial decisions about emergency care.
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NewsKids’ stuff
Kids Law is a new podcast series answering children’s questions about how the law works.
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NewsMeeting Sir Geoffrey Vos
Lord Burnett recalls the first time he encountered the newly appointed master of the rolls.
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NewsHMCTS digital evidence rethink
Plans to make digital evidence tamper-proof with distributed ledger technology are shelved by HM Courts & Tribunals Service.
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NewsDriving change in murder mystery
1902: the year Australia first saw journalists use a car to get their copy filed before competitors on a particularly sensational case.
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NewsNews focus: Guideline hourly rates - ending the big freeze?
The Civil Justice Council has unveiled its long-awaited report on guideline hourly rates. Clarity is to be welcomed but after a decade-long freeze it could be a while before solicitors reap the benefits.
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NewsLaw firm workers say they are being forced into the office
Staff tell the Gazette that bosses do not trust them to work from home.
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NewsCovid loss policyholders not out of the woods yet, lawyers warn
Further arguments with insurers could end up before the courts, solicitors have said in response to today's Supreme Court ruling.
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NewsPanel to 'test and challenge' criminal legal aid recommendations
Lord chancellor says advisory group will comprise people with range of backgrounds and experience.
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NewsUnion solicitors not negligent over shop steward’s severance
Case also features a successful application to allow remote evidence against claimant’s wishes.
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NewsLawyers hail 'watershed' appeal court ruling on DBAs
Experts say drafting flaws may have been ironed out by new ruling on enforceability of agreement.
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NewsNorton Rose Fulbright cuts 132 jobs
London office is worst affected by firm’s business services shake-up.
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News'Balanced threshold': landlords expected to welcome eviction ban changes
Real estate solicitor says many landlords are suffering severe hardship due to rent arrears.
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NewsSociety proposes two-week ‘pause’ as court health fears grow
Members expressing concerns about the safety of court buildings, despite assurances from HMCTS that they are Covid-secure.
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NewsSupreme Court backs small business on Covid loss insurance
Judgment substantially allows the Financial Conduct Authority’s appeal and dismisses insurers’ appeals.
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NewsPolice support for virtual remand hearings continues for Covid detainees
Most forces have agreed to use video platform where the detainee is confirmed or suspected to have the coronavirus.
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NewsCivil legal aid 'running on empty', says Bar Council
Report laments the closure of high street solicitors firms and legal advice centres.
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NewsDWF announces restructure - with legal one of three new divisions
Listed firm points to growing demand from clients for an integrated business and legal service.
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NewsFirm hire: Collingbourne Hennah recruits five trainee solicitors
Firm welcomes Kanwal Khan, Minoli Vehella, James Wallwork, Jodie Lewis and Emma Thorne.