News – Page 133
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NewsNew PermSec for MoJ
A barrister who began his career as a Home Office lawyer is to be the next permanent secretary at the Ministry of Justice, the government revealed last week.
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NewsCosts curbs for clin neg confirmed
The government has confirmed that it will seek to legislate on fixed costs for clinical negligence claims worth up to £100,000.
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NewsClients may get indefinite time limit on legal complaints
New rules will also increase the time limit for consumers to bring a complaint after final contact with provider.
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NewsPractitioner groups condemn attacks on dissenting firms
Firms continuing to take on new legal aid work report 'negative comments' and phone abuse.
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NewsPractice note issued on duty to vulnerable
Solicitors could face sanctions if they do not comply with principles on dealing with vulnerable clients.
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NewsRedundancies likely as PI giant plans office closures
Thompsons Solicitors says it needs to restructure the business to remain viable and resilient.
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NewsCosts budgeting rules to be disapplied for three months
Clinical negligence claims in London to be granted release to deal with backlog of delays.
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NewsOlswang cuts debt but partner profit is flat
International firm boosted income by 8% last year but IT investment held down partner earnings.
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NewsPI specialist extends reach in response to 'seismic changes'
Thorneycroft Solicitors will offer a range of services after securing an ABS licence with the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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NewsBallot shows overwhelming support for legal aid boycott
More than 1,000 criminal practitioners vote in favour of direct action against the government’s cuts.
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NewsPEP climbs 8% at A&O
Magic circle firm reports sixth consecutive year of growth in income and profits.
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News'Business as usual', claims MoJ on first day of action
Government describes impact of today’s boycot as ‘negligible’ – though lawyers report significant disruption.
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Only way is rebrand for Essex Legal Services
Pioneering local government legal team plans to pursue larger contracts from external clients.
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NewsHerbert Smith posts 12% profit hike on flat turnover
Firm hails ‘momentum and confidence’ following positive results announcement.
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NewsBar reverts to members on action as boycotts begin
Just weeks after a survey of members backed a boycott, the Criminal Bar Association is holding a formal ballot.
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NewsLinklaters income up 5% - managing partner off to Lloyds Bank
Magic circle firm announces departure of Simon Davies as it unveils revenues of £1.27bn.
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NewsAccountants reminded of duty over legal complaints
Almost 100 accountancy firms now authorised to offer probate work.
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NewsDirect action campaign escalates
London, Manchester and Leeds among centres voting to join Merseyside in taking direct action over legal aid cuts.
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NewsSlater and Gordon shares crash following reporting errors
Australia-listed firm has engaged EY to help answer questions from market watchdogs, as one fund manager highlights 'red flags' in accounts.
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NewsGlobal firm negligent over £25m property advice
High Court orders Bird & Bird to pay £1.8m after failing to inform property buyers of a nearby development.