News – Page 28
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NewsIBA 2019: Ex-PM urges profession to expose its 'brilliant jerks'
Attitudes are changing, but 59 countries still have no legal protections against sexual harassment in employment.
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NewsGovernment must regulate ‘gig economy’ - Lib Dems
A panel of speakers at the Liberal Democrats’ party conference say workers on zero hours contracts face job insecurity and exploitation.
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NewsLegal charity intervenes in Miller Supreme Court appeal
Prime minister accused of 'law-making by executive order' as hearing opens today.
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NewsJohnson pledges to reintroduce domestic abuse legislation
Prime minister says he is committed to tackling the 'horrific' crime after criticism for not carrying over bill.
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NewsHMRC escapes costs after defending appeal over ‘chaotic’ decision
Judge makes clear that a case with merits cannot be treated the same as a case which is obviously meritorious.
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NewsElectronic signatures legally valid, Law Commission confirms
'Accessible statement of the law' clarifies that deeds may be signed online - but urges caution on lasting powers of attorney.
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NewsOther side’s costs bigger? Not relevant, says judge
Court reduces costs claimed by defendant lawyers - but not because they were larger than claimant’s.
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NewsWales' codified law plans will not face Supreme Court referral
Decision 'should not be taken as an indication of the UK government's position', attorney general says.
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NewsSolicitors not capped by pledge to honour original costs budget
Midlands firm had sought £400,000 in costs but former clients wanted to pay much less.
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NewsJudge issues warning to solicitors providing secondary evidence
Court judgment makes clear that statements must comply with Civil Procedure Rules.
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NewsBrexit-related legislation surges - but mammoth task lies ahead
Number of Brexit-related laws more than tripled in first half of 2019, legal information company reports.
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NewsAppeal allows stand-still agreement on claim 17 months out of time
High Court decision on inheritance case overturned as Court of Appeal judges give their backing to lawyers' agreement.
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NewsTechnopop pioneers Kraftwerk win sampling judgment
Court of Justice of the European Union ruling on two-second extract could have chilling effect on 'remix culture'.
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NewsCity watchdog's staff could escape grilling in LC&F inquiry
Review will not be able to compel Financial Conduct Authority employees to attend interviews.
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NewsSaudi Arabia flouts international law with surge in beheadings
Kingdom's 2019 toll of executions is set to exceed all previous records, says International Bar Association.
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NewsSupreme Court ruling grants public access to court documents
Justices uphold Court of Appeal decision allowing disclosure to limited scope of court files and bundles.
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NewsSupreme Court poised for verdict on access to documents
Justices will give their ruling on case where both sides have challenged Court of Appeal.
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NewsCourt rejects appeal against judgment delivered after 18 months
Trial judge found to have caused ‘regrettable’ delay, but no error in law.
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NewsGovernment promises NDA legislation - but is light on details
Announcement follows a consultation on confidentiality clauses published in March.
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NewsWhitehall ponders new identity verification scheme
Calls for evidence on system for proving identity ‘without the need for identity cards’.