News – Page 104
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NewsRecord apprenticeship intake at national firm
Horwich Farrelly says parents’ attitudes towards the work-based scheme have changed.
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NewsSRA raises concerns over solicitors’ independence
Risk outlook highlights fear that firms in PI and corporate sectors may be compromising their integrity.
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NewsRecorder sacked for drinking alcohol on court premises
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office investigated Francis Evans QC following two complaints.
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NewsGibraltar-based PII insurer heads for liquidation
SRA says policies remain valid as Enterprise Insurance Company promises it will keep policyholders informed.
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NewsPractice note gives stamp of approval to digital signatures
Guidance sets out the relevant law around the use of e-signatures on commercial contracts.
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NewsCommercial chambers merge to create national set
St Philips Chambers announces merger with London shipping and international commercial set Stone Chambers.
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NewsChambers given flexible-working help
Bar Council chairman Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC says self-employed bar should, in theory, have flexibility to work when they wish.
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NewsSolicitors invited to bid for work through auction site
Consumers post their legal need online and choose from providers willing to do the work.
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NewsCashier jailed and banned after taking £728k from City firm
SRA notice states finance employee misappropriated funds over more than two years.
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NewsAccident helpline group admits PI numbers falling as reforms loom
Group says it has contingency plans for the PI reforms and will be ‘well positioned’ to adjust to any changes.
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NewsFranchise scheme ‘moves profession into 21st century’
Solicitors will pay a fixed subscription and a percentage of fees to use firm's brand name.
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NewsListed firm Gateley upbeat on post-Brexit future
Maiden annual results show profits and revenue up in first year as listed company.
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NewsTrust in lawyers falling, but client satisfaction high
Consumer panel survey reveals almost half of matters now paid through fixed fees.
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NewsLaw Society voices concerns over ‘regulator shopping’ rule changes
Proposals could leave clients without insurance cover, Chancery Lane says.
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NewsMaternity mentoring to be piloted at the bar
Bar Council chairman Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC says parenthood should not mean an end to a flourishing career.
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NewsPEP up 8% to top £1m at Travers Smith
International firm predicts challenges ahead as the country deals with Brexit.
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News‘Radical’ handbook reforms will widen access to justice, SRA says
Chief executive Paul Philip says certain safeguards will be needed after Law Society raises concerns.
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NewsComparison sites struggling to attract providers
New entrant to the market says venture can work, despite misgivings from the competition watchdog.
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NewsHandbook changes could lead to ‘two-tier profession’ – Society
Chief executive Catherine Dixon says SRA’s proposals could have a serious impact on legal professional privilege.
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NewsOne year on: bar ‘entities’ pleased they broke away
So far, just 54 entities have been set up, against a projected 400.