All News articles – Page 610
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NewsWhiplash diagnosis to be allowed by video link
MedCo relaxes ban after weekend discussions with the Ministry of Justice.
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NewsWatchdog still concerned at information on quality
Consumer panel says there is a danger the general public will only be swayed by price comparisons.
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News'We cannot wait any longer': criminal defence firm halts face-to-face contact
London practice will not be attending police station, prisons or court to protect staff and clients.
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NewsNo robot invasion: survey shows low levels of AI take-up
Lack of training data may hinder development of artificial intelligence in law.
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NewsJury trials on hold until courts can be made safe
Lord chief justice's statement follows barrage of calls for trials to be stopped amid coronavirus crisis.
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News‘Virtual prosecco’: Law firms adjust to Covid-19 crisis
Remote working becomes commonplace overnight, and firms use platforms such as Skype and WhatsApp to stay in touch.
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NewsSolicitors cautiously welcome new abuse courts
Treasury says £5m allocated in budget will fund trial of specialist courts allowing criminal and family matters to be considered together.
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NewsLast chance saloon for silks
As the world went into lockdown, lawyers squeezed in a final bash last week.
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NewsNews focus: Courts move to remote control
In the face of an unprecedented pandemic, the civil courts are dispensing with face-to-face formalities as hearings move online. But is the technology robust enough to cope – and will justice suffer?
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NewsTwiss in the tale of criminal libel
In 1871 a Bedford Row solicitor began hounding the wife of an international lawyer.
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NewsPoint of no return
One casualty of the sweeping reforms to electoral law proposed by the Law Commission may be the smug feeling that comes from being the only person watching election night to know why it’s the acting returning officer who stands up at the mic.
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NewsCoronavirus: MoJ lists lawyer ‘key worker’ categories
Duty solicitors and solicitors acting in connection with execution of wills on restricted list.
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NewsImmigration tribunals facing 'complete lack of guidance'
First-tier and upper tribunals sitting with no additional safety measures according to immigration bar.
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NewsFirm hire: Joelson welcomes intellectual property partner
Akash Sachdeva is also qualified to practise as a solicitor in Hong Kong.
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NewsAppeal court critical of judge who took 22 months to make ruling
Delayed judgment highlighted as part of appeal in litigation between two Russian parties.
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News'Justice Bus' hits the streets of Norfolk amid coronavirus shutdown
Charity was concerned people would turn up to office to find no one available to help.
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NewsWhat lockdown? MedCo keeps ban on video diagnosis
Whiplash organisation continues to insist on face-to-face meetings, but admits contingency plan is being prepared.
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NewsDieses Gericht ist nicht mehr: Germans deal final blow to patent court
Decision creates window of opportunity for UK, says Law Society.
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NewsHogan Lovells opens 'Covid-19 hub'
International firm creates apps and quizzes to help businesses deal with the outbreak.
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NewsCoronavirus: Students urge BSB not to delay exams
Postponing assessments would have ‘significant long-term effects’, students claim.