News – Page 32
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NewsIndex reveals winners and losers in economic slump
Legal market contracted by 2.5% in first quarter - but some practice areas are thriving.
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NewsJunior lawyers tell SRA to delay solicitor super-exam
Junior Lawyers Division says more time is needed to make Solicitors Qualifying Examination fit for purpose.
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NewsSolicitor enraged by struggle to see court risk assessment
Managing director of Chester firm says he needs to know if it is safe to send staff to court.
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NewsProposals invited for SME disputes portal
Disputes resolution portal one of four projects announced in LawTechUK Vision unveiled last month.
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NewsThompsons becomes latest firm to cut staff pay and hours
Majority of staff at union firm agreed to three-month cuts.
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NewsLegal ombudsman announces departure
Rebecca Marsh to take up position of property ombudsman in October.
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NewsExclusive: legionella threatens legal London’s return to work
Lawyers working at Lincoln’s Inn have been warned not to go in to their offices following the discovery of the bacterium.
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News'Reliable, valid and cost-effective': SRA publishes pilot findings for 'super-exam'
Regulator says second stage of Solicitors Qualifying Examination is on course to be a reliable assessment.
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NewsVirtual justice is working - but should not become permanent
Rapid review of emergency civil justice measures finds three quarters of lawyers responding positively.
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NewsLet’s be modest with change says online courts guru Susskind
Lords committee hears pleas for a pause to learn lessons from ‘major unscheduled pilot’.
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NewsMagistrates deal with 13 cases on first day of 'block listing'
One courtroom dedicated to hearing firm's cases to keep number of people in court to a minimum.
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NewsSocial distancing causes delays at regional divorce centre
Separating couples face 20-week wait for district judge to consider consent order application.
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NewsStaff compensation claims reach £523k after firm’s closure
Sole director is one of those claiming for lost monies, as he goes on to run unregulated legal business.
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NewsLand Registry explores crypto and biometric identity checks
Deputy chief executive says current conveyancing processes 'do not feel very 21st century'.
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NewsSociety unveils guidance to reboot housing market
Sector-specific guide sets out how legal aspects of home moving can take place while complying with social distancing.
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NewsLeaitherland departs in boardroom shakeup at DWF
'Strong and experienced leadership is essential', listed firm says as it scales back growth estimates.
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NewsSlater and Gordon to close London office as remote working becomes norm
Review underway of all offices nationwide as requirement for physical space diminishes.
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NewsConveyancers ask Sunak for furlough flexibility
Property groups say government will save money by helping firms deal with initial pent-up housing demand.
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NewsWe’ll weather the Covid storm, upbeat Gateley tells investors
Listed firm 'well placed to benefit from organic and acquisitive growth opportunities as they arise'.
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NewsSociety postpones annual general meeting
Current office-holders will remain in post until October, Chancery Lane announces.