All News articles – Page 493
-
NewsRetired solicitors band together amid SIF closure ruin fears
Former practitioners form support group as they consider how best to respond to threat of being held liable for historical negligence claims.
-
NewsEx-GLD chief likes to shake ’em up
Sir Jonathan Jones QC regularly shares cocktail recipes with his 18,700 Twitter followers.
-
NewsDecor and decorum
Fuss over the refurbishment of the prime minister’s apartment brings back memories of another Westminster interior decor scandal.
-
NewsSchillings dives into ‘deep web’ with US tech startup
Firm acquires stake in ‘social listening’ specialist Legendary to form part of its digital communications division.
-
NewsNews focus: Post Office Horizon scandal - Where weren’t the lawyers?
There are calls for a full, judge-led public inquiry into the Post Office prosecution of former subpostmasters, with many wondering what role lawyers played in this miscarriage of justice.
-
-
NewsJuries with a rebellious streak
What will be the repercussions following the jury’s decision to acquit members of Extinction Rebellion on charges of criminal damage to Shell’s London HQ?
-
NewsDamning responses to Buckland's judicial review proposals
Lord chancellor told that the government has misunderstood the findings of Lord Faulks' review.
-
NewsWomen lead the way in Ashurst promotion round
Fourteen lawyers have been appointed this month - all but three are women.
-
NewsNot unlawful for carers to help autistic man visit sex worker, CoP rules
‘It is no longer the objective of the law to prevent people with mental disorders from having sexual relationships’, says Court of Protection.
-
NewsLaw firm unfair dismissal case revived over email access
Employment judge says claimant twice requested to get notifications through post.
-
NewsEquity release sector to bolster legal safeguards
The Equity Release Council has enlisted a range of law firms including Eversheds Sutherland and Ashfords for its new legal forum.
-
NewsDomestic Abuse Act prompts legal aid plea
Law Society says there is insufficient support for victims to pursue a legal case.
-
NewsCity prepares for June opening - but takes a hybrid approach
Clifford Chance and Simmons & Simmons have finalised their hybrid working plans as they prepare to reopen offices.
-
NewsBar promises tougher sanctions on sexual misconduct
Tribunal service suggests penalties for sexual misconduct should start at a suspension of over 12 months and finish at disbarment.
-
News10 Downing Street refuses to disclose judicial review submission
Prime Minister's Office responds to FOI request as Ministry of Justice prepares to close consultation on controversial proposals.
-
NewsTwelve Nightingale courts could close in June
Twelve of the 30 make-shift courts currently open are operating under licences to occupy that expire in June.
-
NewsKeystone shares reach record high despite flat profits
Listed firm has proposed a final dividend of 10.6p to be paid out to shareholders in July.
-
NewsLaw firm boss who ‘ran for the hills’ was fairly dismissed, rules EAT
Appeal tribunal dismisses challenge from Peter Watson over his dismissal from Cheshire firm Hilary Meredith Solicitors.
-
News'Acrimonious disputes': council lawyers dealt blow over virtual meetings
High Court says permitting remote meetings is a matter for parliament, not the courts.