News – Page 128
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NewsSupreme Court hands down mixed ‘bedroom tax’ rulings
Court finds in favour of two families in discrimination claim against Department for Work and Pensions but rejects other claims.
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NewsContract lawyers are ‘copy and paste monkeys’
Panel discussion on contract drafting hears call for for ‘authoritative style guide’ and automation.
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NewsRBS compensation report criticised by claimants
Bank to set aside £400m to pay out alleged victims of Global Restructuring Group.
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Barrister banned for stealing gold and cash
Mujibur Ibrahim disbarred after stealing criminal assets seized by East Midlands police.
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NewsJustice committee defends judges after Tory MPs confront lord chancellor
Two former Bar Council chairs have signed chambers letter criticising lord chancellor’s ‘inadequate’ defence of article 50 trio.
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NewsJudge rejects appeal against £1m costs of holiday claims
High Court dismisses appeal over disproportionate costs of bringing 205 claims.
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NewsDigital courts’ success will win over sceptics, says senior judge
Senior presiding judge Lord Justice Fulford says methods already used in the criminal courts will soon be replicated in civil, family and tribunal buildings.
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International firms commit to pro bono work
US-headquartered firms will team up with London-based charity.
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NewsSolicitors ‘will fight tooth and nail’ to resist another legal aid fee cut
Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association Zoe Gascoyne tells conference that firms’ overheads are stripped to the bone.
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NewsPro bono week: cold water poured on levy plan
Calls for pro bono and legal aid to be kept separate during launch of pro bono charter.
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NewsUnrepentant Mail demands ‘public hearings’ for judges as Brexit row escalates
Former attorney general Dominic Grieve condemns 'weak' statement from lord chancellor defending article 50 judges, as lawyers continue to vent fury at vitriolic press attacks.
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NewsDisputes will go overseas without right Brexit deal – City lawyer
Leading litigator warns that UK must secure equivalent regulations to keep disputes.
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NewsPM to ‘pave way’ for India liberalisation
Theresa May will put promotion of UK legal services at the top of her agenda when she makes a three-day trip to India.
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News16-year-old's representation plight highlights pro bono dependency
Volunteer stepped in when legal aid could not be granted to preferred solicitor in care proceedings.
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NewsPublic believe solicitors are still best option for wills
Survey to mark Will Aid shows 62% of people who made a will last year used a solicitor.
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NewsEmployment tribunal claims plummet by 100,000
TUC says steep tribunal fees are allowing discrimination at work to flourish unchecked.
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‘Named and shamed’ barrister banned from public access work
Tariq Rehman failed to ensure chambers were administered competently, tribunal hears.
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Legal costs in Hillsborough inquests top £63m
Four solicitors firms take lion’s share of costs.
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NewsSRA yet to receive reports of solicitor touts
Regulator has announced it is stepping up efforts to tackle the problem.