News – Page 190
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NewsLabour promises legal aid review – but no new money
Shadow justice minister's 'complete lack of vision' slammed by criminal solicitors.
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NewsSupreme Court turns down flight delay appeals
Decision in Jet2 and Thomson opens way for flood of compensation claims.
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NewsInfant claims costs clarification due by January
Claimant lawyers say judges are refusing to allow payments for additional liabilities out of damages settlements to infants.
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NewsHigh Court imposes costs budgeting on £18m claim
Judge warns of ‘abuse of the process’ if discretion is not applied to current guidelines.
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NewsEx-Halliwells partners win exemption from liquidator’s claim
Nine former fixed-share members of the LLP not required to repay drawings that BDO alleged were ‘overpaid’.
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NewsDiversity quotas back on agenda at league table launch
Black Solicitors Network founder urges regulators to act to promote diversity.
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NewsInsurers still crave reform despite premiums fall
Motor premiums have now fallen by 7% over the past 18 months from a pre-LASPO level of £382.
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NewsJudicial reviews against government up 92%
Figures revealed in the same week as the House of Lords thwarts government plans to restrict judicial review.
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NewsSociety urges overhaul of criminal justice efficiency
Paper identifies problem areas all the way from police station interview to the Court of Appeal.
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NewsPrivacy granted for multi-million-pound fee dispute
Ruling ‘protects confidentiality’ of those who challenge lawyers’ fees.
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NewsCompensation warning on parole delays
Delays in releasing prisoners could trigger more claims against the Parole Board, National Audit Office warns.
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NewsGovernment defeated in Lords on JR reform
Law Society urges government to drop judicial review reform plans after they are rejected by peers.
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NewsParental leave boost for solicitors
Legislation coming into force in December could trigger increase in advice requests, claims Sarah Gilzean.
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NewsFirm acts against ‘spy in the cab’
Maitland Hudson starts proceedings against former compliance officer over removal of documents he passed to the SRA.
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News‘Empty threat’ of bribery reform
Corporate lawyers say extension of the Bribery Act will be ineffective without successful enforcement action.
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NewsChinese contract challenges
Firms acting for investors in China should not necessarily push for contracts to be subject to foreign law.
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NewsJudgment casts spotlight on ‘sale and rent back’
Scheme ‘could not have worked’ if solicitors had ‘complied with their professional obligations’.
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NewsCorporate transparency measures ‘need clarification’
Society urges government to impose minimum red tape burden.
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NewsInducements ban extended to third parties
Faulks welcomes ‘proportionate’ way to make the ban more effective.