All News articles – Page 534
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NewsPublic respect for law ‘ebbing away during lockdown’
Trust harmed by perceptions that high-profile figures are breaking the law with impunity.
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NewsHale: Covid regulations should not have been introduced during parliamentary recess
Former Supreme Court justices asked about government's use of emergency powers in Lords evidence session.
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NewsExtended operating hours 'misunderstood', says lord chief justice
Government currently consulting on widening Covid-19 operating hours to more courts.
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NewsPinsent Masons lays off support staff as solicitors shun the office
Between 20 and 30 jobs are understood to be at risk at international firm.
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NewsCourt grants 35% uplift on guideline rates ‘as a starting point’
Judge says rates being charged in north west litigation bear no relation to reality.
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NewsDoomed firm ‘over-valued’ WIP by £15m before collapse
Notice of administrator’s proposals sets out downfall and pre-pack sale of Yorkshire firm.
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NewsFirm hire: LSL Family Law welcomes consultant solicitor
Tanya Foster joins the South East-based practice from SNS Solicitors.
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NewsWill making on the rise in wake of coronavirus
Almost 60% of UK public has not made a will, Law Society survey suggests.
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NewsSotoudeh returned to prison despite Covid diagnosis
Open letter to Iran’s supreme leader cites obligations under international law.
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NewsLord chief justice throws journalists a virtual bone
A 'new normal' online press conference attracts Fleet Street's finest.
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NewsEmployee-side employment firm secures government tech cash
Free 'virtual lawyer' service helps lay claimants to compose 'without prejudice' letters to their employers.
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NewsArbitration hub opens ‘super suite’ for Covid-era disputes
New facility can accommodate 100 socially-distanced attendees.
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NewsTrial listed in 2023? Not true, Buckland tells MPs
Cases being listed for 2022 but lord chancellor says he is optimistic about bringing down Crown court backlog.
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NewsHale and Sumption to be grilled on Covid emergency powers
Former Supreme Court justices have criticised government's handling of the pandemic.
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NewsDisclosure deterioration: inspectors issue stark warning to CPS and police
Crown Prosecution Service watchdog says criminal justice system cannot afford more delays and inefficiency.
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NewsSupreme Court mourns death of Lord Kerr
Northern Ireland justice retired from Supreme Court just two months ago.
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NewsCheaper courses announced following ‘super-exam’ approval
Students will be charged less than £5,000 for some SQE courses.
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NewsNew MPs may need lesson in constitutional boundaries, says lord chief
Clash over parliamentarians' letter to judges shows the 'need to respect independence of the judiciary'.
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NewsBT creates legal hub in Northern Ireland
Belfast centre will create 30 commercial lawyer jobs over the next four years.
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NewsCriminal barristers ‘will take action’ over Covid operating hours
Criminal Bar Association accuses HMCTS of breaching Equality Act 2010 over controversial court proposals.