All News articles – Page 716
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NewsSolicitor quartet among 32 new deputy High Court judges
Former Law Society criminal law committee member among handful of solicitor appointments.
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NewsBeware bogus business partners, SRA warns, after two firms are conned out of £7m
New colleagues defrauded solicitors of £7m in two recent cases where businesses expanded, regulator reports.
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NewsRelentless insurers take lawyer-bashing to new levels
Association of British Insurers buys space in widely read political blog.
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NewsCourt of Protection costs ordered after conduct 'verging on arrogance'
Judge makes rare decision to show disapproval at the conduct of proceedings involving a local authority.
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NewsNew SFO chief vows to 'reach out' to solicitors and calms independence fears
Lisa Osofsky offered a collegiate vision in her first speech as director of the Serious Fraud Office.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell profits dip again as sluggish period continues
National firm happy with trading performance and says it has invested for future prosperity.
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NewsTransatlantic firm BCLP opens in Hong Kong and Singapore
Newly merged practice will operate under the BCLP brand in both jurisdictions.
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NewsFirm hire: Carbon law opens in Birmingham
Toni Sharp Toni Sharp, Carbon Law Cardiff-headquartered next generation firm Carbon Law Partners (CLP) has announced the appointment of Toni Sharp as its first Birmingham-based partner, as part of its expansion into the Midlands. Sharp brings a wealth of experience in HR and employment law to expand ...
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NewsSchool’s out, court’s in
Drafting a complex commercial contract is probably child’s play compared to coming up with ways to entertain the kids during the summer holidays.
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NewsSmall claims limit exemption for ‘vulnerable’ road users?
The government last week hinted at a concession in its reforms of the personal injury sector.
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NewsStanza bonanza
Oh dear. When it comes to poetic talent, all we can say is that Gazette readers must be very good lawyers.
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NewsLegal London’s big screen outing
Obiter was first in the queue at the local fleapit to catch the film adaptation of Ian McEwan’s legal drama The Children Act.
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NewsSolicitors voice police station assault fears
Criminal defence specialists have spoken about the risks duty solicitors face at police stations.
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NewsFirm hire: Mackrell Turner Garrett consultant
Aymen Elbilly Aymen Elbilly, Mackrell Turner Garrett Internationally-focused London firm Mackrell Turner Garrett has announced the appointment of a new Middle East litigation and arbitration consultant as the firm experiences a significant uptake in work from the region. Dubai based Australian qualified lawyer Aymen Elbilly has extensive ...
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NewsLegal aid providers in limbo day before new contracts begin
Law Society has asked the Legal Aid Agency to issue urgent advice about existing and new work.
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NewsJuniors lose out as MoJ proposes advocacy fee rise
Law Society says new rates will will worsen the recruitment crisis in legal aid work.
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NewsDBA regulations 'not fit for purpose' - bar
Ministry of Justice told that few barristers are willing to take the risk of not being able to recover their costs.
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NewsConveyancers forced to publish prices
Licensed conveyancers will have to publish costs and service details on their website.