All News articles – Page 697
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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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NewsFirms warned of PI refunds after Herbert case
Solicitor James Green says a new industry may be emerging.
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NewsJustice Alliance in the dark
Campaigners will be holding a vigil in London on 16 May to ‘shine a light on justice’.
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NewsAmbridge over troubled water
Radio 4’s fictional village certainly isn’t a legal advice desert.
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NewsCalifornia beaming
Britain’s biggest fraud trial is providing a glimpse into the future of video hearings.
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NewsQuestions raised over future of divorce centres
Sir Andrew McFarlane says 11 centres are being ‘phased out’.
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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.
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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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NewsCourt security staff seize 473 knives in four months - at one site
Family division president says carrying a knife has become a facet of everyday life.
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NewsFirm promotions: Weightmans appoints four new partners
Catriona Wolfenden, Louise Walker, Thomas Starkey and Paul Lowe have all been promoted.
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NewsWitness statements set for reform
England and Wales could lose out to competition from New York, Singapore and continental Europe if jurisdiction fails to tackle excessive cost.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell axes partners as it seeks 'continued profit growth'
Firm confirms ‘small number’ of partners will be leaving.
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NewsCourt closures: new 7.30am-7.30pm travel benchmark
Ministry of Justice responds to pressure to cut court journey times.
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NewsPanel to clarify legal status of smart contracts
LawTech Delivery Panel taskforce seeks views on crypto-assets under English private law.