News – Page 173
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News'Snoopers' charter' in line for return after Conservative win
Home secretary says Communications Data Bill can be revived after coalition partner removed by voters.
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NewsProtest at Venezuelan lawyer's detention
International Bar Association says arrest violates international 'client's cause' standards.
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NewsDelays in Court of Protection 'readily tolerated' – Munby
President of Family Division calls for changes to procedure and behaviour in the court to mirror those in family court.
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NewsEurope to harmonise copyright laws
The European Commission has published details of its plans to reform copyright law as part of an initiative to create a ‘digital single market’.
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NewsLabour promises cuts reversal for domestic violence victims
Party says it will increase victim surcharge to return funding back to pre-April 2013 levels.
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NewsSolicitor opts for bar over SRA in search of ‘stability’
Mark Johnson opted to license his business as a single-person bar entity because he values a more stable insurance market.
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NewsMoJ warned of challenges to legal aid plans
Firms had until midday to submit bids for 527 four-year duty provider contracts.
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South Korea legal liberalisation move
Draft bill proposes the amendments as the Ministry of Justice in Seoul implements the third stage of legal services provisions.
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NewsClient snooping: concern despite case victory
Law Society and bar repeat calls for statutory protection for professional privilege.
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NewsGod’s employee loses CoA battle in Magna Carta ruling
The Reverend Mark Sharpe loses an employment claim in which Court of Appeal upholds church law.
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NewsReview to put Welsh legal sector under spotlight
Solicitors and academic to look at challenges and opportunities.
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NewsCall for media access to Court of Protection
Study recommends reforms to enhance accountability and increase public understanding.
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NewsTax avoidance clampdown threatens rule of law – Society
Tax committee warns against ‘legislative hyperactivity’.
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NewsEmail error sees £1.6m claim struck out in High Court
Last-minute mistake was ‘culmination’ of continuing breaches of court orders.
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NewsGovernment must take ‘immediate action’ on air pollution
UK’s air quality plan in breach of EU directive.
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NewsSupreme Court’s sex shop ruling good news for SRA
Supreme Court keeps case open but establishes principle that regulatory authorities can spend fees more widely.
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NewsNegligence appeal upheld over ‘commoditised’ advice
Yorkshire firm Raleys tells Court of Appeal that financial constraints required it to standardise advice to potential claimants.
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NewsLitigation eases for estate agents
City firm RPC analysed High Court cases for claims against estate agents and chartered surveyors.
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NewsFewer barriers for women in judiciary than the bar – LCJ
Lord Thomas said there is no longer a glass ceiling at the judiciary, but the bar needs to improve on diversity.
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NewsSolicitors concerned over judge replacement pilot
The Civil Procedure Rules were updated this year to allow for judges to be replaced by legal advisers for certain tasks.