News – Page 183
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NewsDisclosure costs force CPS to drop drugs case
Cost considerations should not interfere with the Crown’s disclosure duty, says Crown court judge.
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Coroners’ death warnings go online
Public will have access to 600 'preventing future deaths' reports a year.
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NewsFamily lawyer criticises MP’s ‘dangerous’ advice
Lawyers will have to fight harder to get independent expert reports in care cases.
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NewsSRA warns firms over diversity data compliance
Majority of firms yet to fulfil requirement to provide information on their workforce.
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NewsHughes considers cash for legal diversity
Extra financial help might encourage people from poor backgrounds to come into the legal profession, says minister.
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NewsResearch bolsters case against legal aid cuts
Falling crime rates indicate that the annual bill will fall by £84m by 2018/19, against the £120m fee saving demanded.
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NewsTop lender urges firms to embrace prudence
RBS still keen to lend to law firms, but says they must be more accountable for their finances.
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NewsLegal aid cut threat to family mediation drive
Cases begun before LASPO set to reach their conclusion.
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Best legal outlook since 2007, says survey
The increased optimism reflects signs of growth in the UK economy, says accountancy firm Smith & Williamson.
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News‘Chronic problem’ with legal aid in abduction cases
Legal aid in child abduction cases should be granted immediately, High Court judge suggests.
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NewsClifford Chance broadens diversity with ‘CV blind’ scheme
The magic circle firm is reaching out to students outside the Russell Group.
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NewsBias has ‘significant’ effect on verdicts, jury research says
Tests should be introduced to reduce effect of prejudice and ensure burden of proof is understood.
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NewsEstate agents urged to involve solicitors earlier
Help to Buy expected to put more pressure on sector, but legal advice can help to speed things up.
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NewsRestore legal aid for housing cases – commission
An independent report on the impact of LASPO stops short of calling for the restoration of all civil legal aid.
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NewsSRA threatens ‘robust’ action over PII
Talks also ongoing about whether to name those that failed to secure insurance.
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NewsLegal support charity reports huge rise in cases
LawCare statistics for 2013 show rising levels of stress in the profession.
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NewsInvestor ploughs £122m into LegalZoom
Funding signals company’s intent to expand into new markets including the UK.
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NewsHogan Lovells ranks top for M&A deals
Hogan Lovells and Slaughter and May both finished in top 10 worldwide.
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NewsManchester firm failed after NatWest halted lending
Statement to creditors shows background to collapse of boutique firm.
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NewsChancery Lane keeps up pressure on fee cuts
Society to meet ‘as many solicitors affected as possible’.