All News articles – Page 49
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NewsFirm loses appeal against directors who quit to run their own business
Judge finds that pair continued to work faithfully while preparing to start own firm.
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NewsSolicitor Harman honoured with lifetime achievement award
Solicitor Harriet Harman delivers rousing speech at Inspirational Women in Law awards ceremony.
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NewsShadow of a colossus
Obiter has been keeping an eye on the omnivorous mega trial in Municipio de Mariana, Rodovia Juscelino Kubitschek and others v BHP Group Ltd and another.
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NewsMexico: Supreme Court fails to halt reform
Elections will be held in June 2025 to replace a wide range of judicial positions.
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NewsSolicitors braced for potential changes to client account
SRA planning to open consultation next week in response to consumer protection review.
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News'Changing lives': Pro Bono Week gets under way
Law Society urges more solicitors to ‘make a difference’ - but warns that voluntary advice can never be a substitute for legal aid.
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NewsMinister pledges to 'fundamentally reform' SJP system if poor practice continues
Single justice procedure (SJP) has been beset by scandals and is facing calls for reform, including from magistrates.
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NewsPhase out the word 'shoplifting', Lords committee tells Home Office
Home Office told perceived inadequate response to shop theft risks undermining public confidence in the criminal justice system.
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NewsDrug baron sacked solicitors to 'manipulate' trial process
Man jailed for 25 years loses appeal after criticisms of his solicitors were found to be ‘without substance’.
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NewsFirm hire: Corporate tax specialist joins Charles Russell Speechlys
Partner James Stewart moves from law firm Sheridans.
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NewsSRA chair says Axiom Ince issues are 'history for us'
Chief executive Paul Philip admits Axiom Ince debacle ‘damaged trust’ – but not as badly as the Post Office scandal.
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NewsNew MPs urged to 'travel to the legal aid coalface'
Guide and directory to support MPs with constituency casework unveiled at parliamentary event to mark Pro Bono Week.
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NewsJudge's 'swearing in the north' remarks make national headlines
Employment judge made the comments before finding a delivery driver was unfairly dismissed over his language.
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NewsIP renewal commission claim settles ahead of hearing
International firm Marks & Clerk agrees to pay clients a percentage of payments received from IP renewals service.
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NewsMexico: 'Constitutional crisis' looms over judicial elections
Supreme Court makes last-ditch attempt to water down controversial judicial reform.
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NewsProfessional bodies should regulate legal AI, say lawyers
More than two thirds of lawyers say bodies such as the Law Society and Bar Council should be responsible for technology.
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NewsMagistrate who provided reference for defendant given formal advice
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office says the magistrate apologised and took full responsibility for her actions.
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NewsListed financial adviser in £6.1m law firm deal
Purchase of DR Solicitors, which specialises in acting for healthcare professionals, is 'a game-changing acquisition'.
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NewsJudges who took their time
For the fourth time this year, a judge has been given formal advice for misconduct over a late judgment. None, however, was in the class of a 19th-century lord chancellor.