News – Page 101
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NewsInspectors tell CPS: 'You cannot abandon principle of defence engagement'
HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate highlights need for 'culture change'.
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NewsDLA Piper among victims of global cyber attack
IT experts say international firm's plight illustrates potential vulnerability of legal sector.
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NewsAnger at QC's 'postman' slur on solicitors
The profession has hit back at a QC seeking election as vice-chair of the Criminal Bar Association after he appeared to liken solicitors to 'the postman’ in a comment about the advocates' graduated fee scheme (AGFS). The comments appear in Simon Spence’s manifesto, in which the QC, a member of ...
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News'Fundamental questions' remain on CJEU role post-Brexit
Parliament should tell UK courts ’to take account of’ EU rulings in relevant cases, thinktank recommends.
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NewsMay under attack from UN human rights chief
Prime minister’s campaign remarks on human rights were ‘highly regrettable’, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein says.
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NewsCity firm agrees Russia crime tie-up
Partnership will see Bivonas join forces with white-collar crime specialists Pen & Paper.
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NewsLegal advice plight of undocumented children
Coram Children's Legal Centre highlights struggle to find a solicitor willing to take a case on.
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NewsCalls for grace period for solicitors to adapt to AML regulations
Chancery Lane urges for ‘sensible supervisory approach’ after regulations come into force today.
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NewsBar backs CJEU protection for EU nationals in post-Brexit Britain
Latest Brexit Paper says PM’s likely unwillingness to concede to CJEU could be a ’major stumbling block’.
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NewsCity fears legal talent drain prompted by Brexit uncertainty
Freshfields consultant calls for immediate assurances on recognition and enforcement of judgments.
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NewsSRA intervenes into Asons offshoot Coops Law
Regulator confirms it has shut down law firm, which was born out of the closure of Asons Solicitors
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NewsBSB says no to cab rank rule for public access
Regulator suggests that clients would try to invoke the rule for cases with little merit.
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NewsCharity wills judgment a 'damp squib', professor says
Solicitors for Elderly conference hears of lessons to be learned after Ilott v The Blue Cross and Ors.
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NewsAppeal allowed in EU state aid battle
Investors granted permission to appeal but request for security payment denied.
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NewsGovernment acted unlawfully on pension divestment ban
High Court says parts of the guidance reflected broader political considerations including desire to advance UK foreign and defence policy.
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NewsSRA prosecution was 'political game' to attack human rights - Day
Cleared solicitor admits his firm made mistakes but questions the merits of bringing multi-million pound tribunal case.
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NewsQueen's speech: Lidington says prison legislation not needed
Open letter from justice secretary says 'essential changes' are already under way.
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NewsQueen's speech: Society hails 'positive' elements
Misguided personal injury reforms are sting in the tail, Chancery Lane says.
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NewsLaw firms dominate social mobility ranking
League table of businesses making biggest strides to improve social mobility lists 16 law firms.
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NewsIT hold-ups delay electronic bill of costs to 2018
Scheme was due to be mandatory from October but that deadline will not be met.