News – Page 45
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NewsOnline courts won’t take off without compulsion, report for LSB claims
Super regulator creates 'new resource of information and advice for legal services regulators' to deal with lawtech.
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NewsKnights acquisition trail continues after splashing £21m in a year
Listed legal services business outlines 'third-tier' consolidation strategy along with strong results.
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NewsJMW buoyed by positive profits before big London move
Manchester practice reflects on successful year characterised by growth across the board.
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NewsGCs to track diversity progress among external firms
US network wants to know what tactics are working as European colleagues issue statement of encouragement.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency seeks to reduce dependency on troubled billing system
A service called 'Apply for Legal Aid' will be introduced next year.
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NewsTraffic defence lawyer shut down by SRA
Intervention confirmed into Lancashire practice Trafficlawyer4U.
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NewsConveyancers escape censure over leasehold concerns
Government says code of conduct is clear that clients' interests must be protected.
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NewsDavis takes the helm at Chancery Lane
Senior partner at Clifford Chance becomes 175th president of the Law Society today.
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NewsFirm acquires IP practice - with patents ‘never higher on the agenda’
Lewis Silkin announces acquisition of London practice, at the same time as management changes.
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NewsSheffield firm pays tribute to much-loved senior partner
Mary Butler died over the weekend, her firm announced today.
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NewsCouples face record 59-week wait for a divorce
Ministry of Justice says regional divorce centres are processing a backlog of older cases.
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NewsBaker McKenzie reveals 33 London roles still at risk
Reorganisation of business services functions still under way, international firm tells staff.
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NewsYoung legal aid lawyer shares pain over redundancy
Criminal duty solicitor has worked exclusively in legal aid since university.
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NewsJunior lawyers urge justice committee to review approval of super-exam
New solicitors qualifying examination will ‘lower professional standards’ and ‘damage the reputation of the profession,’ says the Junior Lawyer Division.
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NewsMcFarlane tells family lawyers: don't do more than a full day's work
Family division president says tweets highlighting unreasonable judicial behaviour will be followed up.
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NewsChakrabarti backs time-limited quotas to speed up gender equality
Shadow attorney general says affirmative action has helped more women get into parliament.
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NewsLegal aid system 'leaving employees to fight discrimination alone'
Equality and Human Rights Commission says challenging employers should not be a 'David v Goliath' battle.
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NewsSociety's global call to arms over gender equality
Latest report on women in law identifies common barriers ahead of international summit.
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NewsModel for online court moves in to RTA claims
British Columbia’s Civil Resolution Tribunal aims to take over 80% of motor vehicle cases in the jurisdiction.
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NewsSociety heeds MPs' recommendation to review NDA guidance
Review will take into account Commons women and equalities committee's recommendations.