News – Page 166
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NewsProsecution to appeal VHCC stay ruling
Financial Conduct Authority says stay in trial hit by protest could threaten confidence in criminal justice system.
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NewsWorst of the reform agenda is over, says new PI president
John Spencer concedes in his first speech as president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers that members had developed a ‘siege mentality’.
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NewsSlater chief predicts rapid consolidation in PI market
Three firms will hold 40% of the market, Slater & Gordon managing director says.
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NewsSolicitor numbers fall for first time in generation
Law Society survey shows that younger solicitors are more likely to be female.
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NewsFraud trial collapses over legal aid cuts
Six other VHCC cases could also be in jeopardy as fee cuts have left them without trial counsel.
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NewsReport hails success of pioneering family court
The Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) has been successful in reducing the number of children taken into care.
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NewsLaw firms urged to tackle cyber-security threats
Information security breaches report shows severity rising ‘significantly’.
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News‘School-leavers only’ pledge by latest ABS
New fixed-fee entrant Riverview Law takes another step into the legal services market.
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NewsTake divorce out of judges’ hands – Munby
The head of the family division sets out ideas to reform the family justice system.
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NewsHudson: unrated indemnity insurers not an automatic risk
The Law Society has called for talks with Yorkshire Building Society to discuss its plans to remove law firms from its panel.
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NewsDavenport Lyons bought after entering administration
Accountant Baker Tilly is acting as joint administrator after Davenport Lyons went into administration on Friday.
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NewsBig-spending criminal bar ‘ruining itself’, warns silk
Chambers could cut costs by 20%, silk tells Gazette.
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NewsFirm acts pro bono for 81-year-old hit by protest
Octogenarian who spent 13 days in custody released on bail. He denies a murder charge.
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NewsCPS London shows ‘lack of grip’, says inspection
The performance of the CPS in London has dropped over the past two years, despite falling workloads.
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NewsQuindell starts legal action against investor
Value in the company fell on the AIM stock exchange after publication by Gotham City Research.
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NewsPaddington Law Centre relocates to tighten belt
Contrary to reports, the 40-year-old centre is not closing but moving premises to save money.
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NewsCanadian firm opens outlet at retail giant Walmart
Founders Lena Koke and Mark Morris have pledged to open another three outlets in Walmart stores in Toronto.