News – Page 170
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NewsRegulator seeks to lift ABS barriers for one-stop shops
Regulator to draw up changes to authorisation of multi-disciplinary practices.
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NewsGovernment confirms court fees increase within weeks
Minister: ‘Courts not immune from the tough decisions we have had to take.’
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NewsMoJ facing legal challenge over cuts
Criminal solicitors poised to seek judicial review of the decision to cut fees and will refuse new Crown court work from Monday.
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NewsLitigation funder hails ‘significant interest’ in UK
Burford Capital says results are sign of ‘continued acceptance and adoption of litigation finance’.
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NewsGovernment wants power to fine rogue CMCs
The Ministry of Justice said new fining powers could mean some cold callers will be fined millions of pounds.
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NewsQuindell profits rise 164% as company seeks full listing
Chief executive hails ‘proof’ of success of business model.
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NewsSolicitors join forces with probation staff in 48-hour walkout
Protest is against legal aid cuts and plans to privatise most of the probation service.
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NewsLegal diversity groups reject John report on race
Racism faced by BME solicitors in disciplinary matters is as serious for the legal profession as the Lawrence inquiry was for the police, diversity groups have alleged.
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Costs consultants give pricing a makeover
Two costs consultants have merged to offer what they claim will be a completely different outlook on pricing.
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Barrister offers money-back guarantee
Taunton barrister offers solicitors a full refund if they are not satisfied with the quality and timeliness of his service.
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Irwin Mitchell secures £60m funding
National firm Irwin Mitchell has secured £60m in a four-year package from three major UK banks to fund growth plans.
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European venture for lit funder
Global litigation funder Bentham IMF has entered into a joint venture with a US-based investment advisory firm to establish operations in Europe.
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Cyber SOS team is go
A government-backed emergency response scheme for cyber attacks and other computer emergencies, CERT-UK, will be formally launched by the Cabinet Office today.
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NewsSRA seeks to lift burden on sole practitioners
Sole practitioners will be allowed to apply for lifetime licences.
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NewsSociety argues against 'prescriptive' insolvency fees reform
Proposals part of a package of measures announced by the Insolvency Service.
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NewsCoA orders defendant to pay interest on disbursements
Agreement between Cardiff-based Hugh James and industrial disease claimants proper and binding.
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NewsBar rebels over deal on legal aid cuts
Nigel Lithman QC told that the CBA has made a ‘grave mistake’ over deal with MoJ.
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NewsHundreds of millions promised to modernise courts
MoJ says programme will save more than £100m a year by the end of the decade.
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NewsGrayling quells concerns over whiplash panel
Concerns that medical reporting agencies could simply form an alternative business structure with a personal injury law firm.
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NewsBar calls off action after legal aid cuts are postponed
£9m also made available for interim payments to solicitors.