News – Page 25
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NewsCircuit judge promises to write monthly to defendant in mental health crisis
Pledge accompanied community order on woman caught carrying a razor blade.
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NewsFirm pays £45k damages to rival over plagiarised claim letters
North west firm says it relied on drafting advice from a barrister and had no knowledge material was copied.
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NewsPandemic hits merger activity - but Yorkshire firm keeps growing
Number of mergers in the legal sector fell by 25% in 2020 as consolidators more cautious.
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NewsDecember was profession’s highest-billing month in history
Official statistics show a difficult start to 2021 - after a 'tremendous performance' at the end of last year.
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NewsRegistry unveils 'gold standard' digital ID for property purchase
New standard for digital biometric identity checking marks 'exciting milestone towards a truly digital conveyancing process'.
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NewsCut office space? We want more, says leading city centre firm
JMW boss says most staff are keen to return to working in an office environment.
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NewsPI innovator ready to handle whiplash portal claims ‘from day one’
Cardiff firm says testing is complete for software to integrate with RTA portal.
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NewsLegal services market marked time in 2020
Most professionals optimistic about the next 12 months, annual survey suggests.
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NewsDWF slims down loss-making Australia operation
Three offices to close and 100 posts to go as listed group re-thinks its international strategy.
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NewsPrivate equity investor grabs stake in consultancy law firm
Phoenix Equity Partners says Setfords provides ‘superior offering’ to solicitors and clients alike.
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NewsBudget 2021: City welcomes ‘transformative’ review
UK Listings Review proposes dual class shares with enhanced voting rights.
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NewsMagic circle firm snaps up former government law chief
Sir Jonathan Jones joins Linklaters’ dispute resolution practice as a senior consultant.
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News‘No win, low fee’ future for DBAs
Costs QC says ruling in Lexlaw should allow greater flexibility in arrangements.
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NewsIBA chief hits out at 'sustainable development' measure
Concern at recommendation for governments to regulate lawyers in line with 'the demands of sustainable finance and the public interest'.
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NewsIt’s not our business where and when you work, top-200 firm tells staff
Mishcon de Reya says it trusts employees to be responsible without restrictions on their working practices.
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NewsJudges reminded to be aware of menopause symptoms
Judicial College publishes revised version of Equal Treatment Bench Book.
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NewsBar sanctions under scrutiny in new consultation
Review prompted by claims of undue leniency in matters involving sexual misconduct.
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NewsOnly two Crown courts checked for cell safety
Revelation by Public Health England prompts calls for greater transparency.
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NewsRecommended trainee minimum rises by 1.1%
Nobody should face unnecessary financial barriers to entering the profession, Law Society says.
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NewsFirm leads fight to recover air ambulance costs from defendants
Fieldfisher working alongside charities to prepare claims and urges other firms to do the same.