All News articles – Page 643
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NewsManchester struggling to cope, say DJs, in brutal verdict on courts reform
Association of District Judges says policy of closing satellite courts needs urgent attention.
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NewsSnooping tribunal subject to judicial review, Supreme Court rules
Majority of justices decide that Investigatory Powers Tribunals decisions can come into the High Court’s purview.
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NewsLitigation funder unveils inaugural recipients of £1m grant awards
Former lord chancellor Lord Falconer says the four recipients’ work sums up the dire state of access to justice.
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NewsDIY wills blamed for wave of probate disputes
Number of High Court clashes over inheritance has risen 62% in two years.
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News'Brexit refugee' solicitors left in limbo as Ireland plays hardball
Dublin says England and Wales solicitors will require an ‘establishment’ and separate insurance in order to practise.
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NewsReleasing suspects under investigation is having 'terrible consequences'
Practitioner group gathering data on how many suspects are being released under investigation following the 28-day time limit for police bail.
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News'Shameful': Bullying and harassment endemic in law, global survey finds
A third of women lawyers have been sexually harassed at work and half have been bullied.
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NewsAppeal throws out Post Office bid to replace judge
Recusal application ’never had any substance and was rightly rejected’, Coulson LJ rules.
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NewsRegional tech firm reports 'exceptional' year
Profits up 22% as Boyes Turner reports revenues exceeding £15m for the first time.
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NewsSacked receptionist awarded £4,700 over unfair dismissal during pregnancy
Firm discriminated against employee weeks before it was shut down by the SRA.
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NewsSeparate rules for LiPs would be 'recipe for chaos'
Deputy head of civil justice says procedures have shifted to accommodate unrepresented people - but a different rulebook is a step too far.
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NewsBar chief calls for emergency courts shut-down
Criminal Bar Association’s message comes as prosecutors mull action over fees.
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NewsBarrister Baird named as Victims' Commissioner
The QC takes over the role from Baronness Newlove next month.
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NewsThe last witness to Lady Chatterley trial
£56,250 needed to save judge's annotated copy for the nation.
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NewsFirm hire: Real estate finance specialist joins Druces
Samantha Hook is a former Coutts banker.
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NewsGovernment reduces external legal spend by 10%
Figures suggest restructured framework is achieving its aim - but Brexit could increase the bill.
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NewsCity partner charged over 'inappropriate' touching in wine bar
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal to hear allegations against Julian Critchlow.
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NewsSupporting Solicitors: campaign challenges mental health stigma
New webchat service among initiatives announced at start of Mental Health Awareness Week.
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NewsThe importance of getting paid
First rule of practice: ‘Don’t leave the office without money in the client account’.
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NewsNews focus: How costs-chaser James Green is making new friends
Costs chaser James Green has long been a bête noire of personal injury lawyers. But following the landmark Herbert ruling, he is in demand not only from claims management companies, but also the very firms that have reason to resent him.