All News articles – Page 641
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NewsFDACs to grow after government pledges £15m to keep children out of care
Children minister says substance-abuse problem-solving courts stop vulnerable families from spiralling out of control.
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NewsLawyers urged to crack down on money laundering before governments intervene
International Bar Association proposes what it says are stricter rules for the profession in light of the Panama papers revelations.
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NewsRegulators should 'incentivise' lawtech - consumer panel
Incentives should be part of a ‘robust regulatory framework’. Says regulator.
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NewsEmployment law head is a lifesaver
Elissa Thursfield of Gamlins Law becomes first ever female helmsman at her local lifeboat station.
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NewsLaw centre JR prompts Home Office to clarify immigration support
Guidance and application form published a month before judicial review was due to be heard.
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NewsLitigants in person making PI claims face 'bewildering' choice, says MedCo
Calls to simplify process for securing a medical report following an RTA - but who exactly is going to pay?
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NewsLinklaters launches pilot scheme for disadvantaged students
Students on the Linklaters programme will receive £6,000, as well as work experience and one-to-one mentoring.
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NewsMPs hear lawyers roundly condemn ‘cost-saving’ court reforms
Barrister cites the case of a modern slavery victim who was deprived of damages because of a court blunder.
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NewsFirm hire: Private client partner strengthens Blake Morgan's south coast team
Paula Shea is based in the firm’s Southampton office.
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NewsInsurance policies in doubt after key ATE provider fails
LAMP Insurance seeks to enter liquidation, with policyholders told to find alternative protection.
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NewsHigh Court showdown over facial recognition technology begins
Liberty says police force deployed the software at the 2017 Champions League final and Ed Sheeran concerts.
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NewsDishonest claimant facing contempt charge as court rails at PI fraud tactics
Former Asons client discontinued case when the game was up, but court insists matter should not end there.
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NewsListed law firm expects profits to double in debut year
Knights states in trading update that its net debt of £14.1m is ’significantly better’ than expected.
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NewsChild protection in family court set to come under fresh scrutiny
Panel of experts, including senior members of the judiciary, will report back within three months.
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NewsMind your language! Judge reprimands solicitors for 'imbecilic' jibe
‘Language is far removed from the professional courtesy which solicitors are expected to show each other and those they deal with.’
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NewsFirm hire: Farms and estates specialist joins Moore Blatch
Anita Symington is a former chief legal adviser to the Country Landowners Association.
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NewsCriminal records disclosure: call for Law Commission review
Professor David Ormerod QC says the time is right for reform but the government is ‘busy doing other things’.
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News'Bullying' libel judge's dismissal of claim reversed on appeal
High Court judge ‘cast off the mantle of impartiality’ and used ‘threatening’ and ‘overbearing’ language, CoA ruling finds.
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NewsGovernment told to close money laundering loopholes
Joint parliamentary committee demands tougher legislation on trusts to address dirty money in the UK property market.
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NewsBrexit: Ireland eases practice rule but uncertainty remains
Solicitors registering to preserve EU practising rights remain in limbo.