All News articles – Page 548
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NewsMan appears in court over alleged knife attack on immigration firm
Cavan Medlock, 28, of Harrow, has yet to enter pleas in relation to alleged incident at Harrow office of Duncan Lewis.
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NewsOldest local law society hosts Nightingale court
Bristol Law Society marks 250th anniversary with new role.
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NewsFirm hire: Sydney Mitchell welcomes corporate and commercial partner
Baljit Chohan joins the Midlands-based law firm.
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NewsCourts showing ‘good signs of recovery', government claims
Criminal bar says latest Crown court figures are ‘very troubling’.
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NewsPolice forces pull support for virtual remand hearings
National Police Chiefs' Council says emergency provision requested by HMCTS is no longer sustainable.
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NewsPartner wore 'KKK hat' in office and groped colleague 18 times, tribunal hears
Veteran solicitor denies misconduct and says allegations by 'Person A' are not true.
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NewsCPS addresses rape 'myths' in guidance for prosecutors
Crown Prosecution Service says it shares concerns about disparity between number of cases reported and going to court.
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NewsCourt orders costs repayment after client did not consent to deduction
Costs recovery lawyers hail decision in High Court as potential win for millions of former PI claimants.
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NewsCity firms repay furlough cash, but more job cuts loom
City firms are beginning to pay back the money they received under the government’s job retention scheme in the light of stronger financial performance than forecast.
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NewsGuideline hourly rates under fresh scrutiny as lawyers claim higher costs
The validity of 10-year-old guideline hourly rates is coming under fresh scrutiny, with costs lawyers regularly arguing against them and even a costs master admitting they are ‘barely even a starting point’ for City firms.
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NewsCovid shock closing tech generation gap
Belief that artificial intelligence will play a crucial role in future legal services is now overwhelming – even among lawyers in the 55-64 age bracket, according to research published today.
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NewsCourt services offer ‘safe space’ for litigants
Two court-based services that provide free advice are working together to provide a ‘safe space’ for litigants in person during the pandemic.
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NewsGREAT expectations dashed
Lobby group The CityUK holds its national conference next month. We’re a little perplexed by the legal services lineup.
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NewsIn focus: Making the most of HMCTS data
In the landmark report Digital Justice, HMCTS was urged to improve the collection and sharing of data to enhance access to justice. But progress is ‘disappointingly slow’
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NewsYear of the dragon
Wales proved during the pandemic that it was perfectly capable of doing things on its own, says Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd.
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NewsOnline literary festival has a happy ending
Thanks to North Yorkshire firm Raworths, Harrogate’s annual literature festival is going ahead online and free of charge.
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NewsFirm hire: North west firm Primas appoints real estate partner
Corporate and commercial law firm welcomes Yasar Kaushal.
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NewsClaims handler banned after doctoring liability email
Employee told solicitors firm that liability had been admitted and altered email to confirm so.
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NewsSecond torture claim filed against international firm
232wDechert denies involvement in human rights violations in the Middle East.