All News articles – Page 661
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NewsHangman’s brush with the law
Born in Rochdale in 1874, hangman John Ellis took his duties seriously. In July 1910, when only an assistant, he fought with Henry Pierrepoint who turned up drunk at Chelmsford for the execution of Frederick Foreman.
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NewsSend in the clowns: Grand designs for digital law
Legal Design Summit organisers aim to change practice of law by making it understandable and accessible via digital platforms.
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NewsIdentity crisis in Woolf pack
Dame Fiona Woolf, president of the Law Society between 2006 and 2007, made a welcome return to Chancery Lane this month to hear the 12th Fiona Woolf Lecture. ‘What an incredible ego trip. I can’t recommend it highly enough,’ the former Lord Mayor of London said of having a lecture ...
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NewsNews focus: Thinking positive on race
Leigh Day is attempting to fill a demographic void by advertising for black applicants, renewing debate about how positive discrimination can boost diversity in the legal profession
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NewsYorkshire grey
Media commentators clearly enjoyed the drama, though opinions about the value of the proceedings followed predictable lines. Under the headline ‘A pointless diversion on the road to Brexit’, the Mail opined that: ‘This pointless legal theatre is shredding what remains of this country’s reputation for the sober and mature conduct ...
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NewsLabour to plough £18m into 200 social welfare lawyers
Costed plans due to be unveiled by shadow justice secretary Richard Burgon MP at party’s conference in Brighton.
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NewsProportionality costs boost for flight delay firms
Ruling could see end to district judges slashing costs without giving an explanation.
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NewsDylan shows his Hart for a promotional appearance
Former England captain was guest of honour for announcement that Irwin Mitchell is official legal partner of England Rugby.
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NewsFormer legal aid chief lands another demanding role: sorting Brexit
Shaun McNally has his work cut out thanks to Boris Johnson's 'Do or Die' Brexit strategy.
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NewsCPS commits to annual review of bar fees
Chair of the Criminal Bar Association: ‘we have never had anything like this or approaching this before’.
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NewsFirms face last-minute scramble for affordable PII
Insurers are pulling out of the market and substantial premium increases have been reported.
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NewsFree no more: BSB to pay barristers for tribunal representation
The regulator will replace its pro bono prosecution panel in January in an attempt to improve fairness and efficiency.
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NewsEversheds Sutherland sets BAME targets for UK practice
Firm says it wants to bring accountability and transparency to the success of its diversity efforts.
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NewsMagic circle firms bolster presence in France
Freshfields and Linklaters hire Paris partners to consolidate their position in the French market.
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NewsUS firm opens London office after payments sector ‘boom’
Alston & Bird is looking to expand its European practice.
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NewsEx-partner who alleges bullying denied sight of colleague grievances
Helen Clifford brought constructive dismissal proceedings against south-east firm McMillan Williams.
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NewsProsecution witness lawyer’s assassination shocks Netherlands
Derk Wiersum had been acting for a prosecution witness in a gangland murder trial.
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NewsGame changer: VAR and divorce reform
Mediation charity makes a bold comparison to highlight frustration over the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill.
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NewsBaker McKenzie trainees among highest paid
The international firm has increased its trainee starting salary from £45,000 to £48,000.
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NewsEx-barrister loses complaint appeal over judge’s conduct of her case
Court rules judicial conduct watchdog was right to find Supreme Court judge had not breached conduct rules.