News – Page 32
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NewsCity firms urged to set ‘aspirational’ BAME retention targets
NOTICED network sets out best practice guidelines for City law firms.
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NewsToys R Us administration legal bills approach £2m
Latest progress report shows host of City firms advising on administration.
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NewsFootballer settles with law firm over rape case advice
Ched Evans initially claimed £21m after alleging negligent defence.
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NewsPrivilege: Parliamentarians should not breach court orders, LCJ warns
Lord chief justice says there is considerable scope for abusing parliamentary privilege.
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NewsParliament, not judges, should be helping separated parents - McFarlane
Family division president says working group is looking at ways to divert cases away from court.
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NewsLate payer granted costs relief as judge calls for 'sense of perspective'
Litigant is given relief from sanctions over court-ordered payment delayed overnight.
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NewsJudge dismisses application to recuse himself from Post Office trial
Mr Justice Peter Fraser confident he can resolve litigation in ‘wholly impartial’ manner.
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NewsHong Kong lawyers at risk of 'rendition' to China, Law Society warns
Amendments to the law could see suspects extradited to mainland China.
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NewsIt's official: government ends divorce 'blame game'
Justice secretary David Gauke says he has listened to the overwhelming calls for reform.
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NewsLawyers are second most stressed professionals, research claims
Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester are the most stressed cities.
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NewsWebsites in contempt of court could face UK ban
White paper proposes new body to control 'online harm' - with powers to block foreign websites.
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NewsEight women in 34-strong A&O partner promotion round
Magic circle firm promotes 14 in the City and 34 globally.
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NewsSFO chief attacks ‘blanket of privilege’ tactics
Lisa Osofsky says waiving legal professional privilege an 'indicator' of cooperation.
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NewsInternational rights groups condemn Brunei over sharia announcement
New penal laws will revive death penalty, including for adultery and homosexual acts between consenting adults.
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NewsFive former Ince offices join listed acquirer
Acquisition will add around £23m to firm’s annual revenue.
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NewsFake barrister pursuing ‘dream career’ jailed after working in chambers for months
Scott Willey passed off practising certificate as his own and obtained a legal aid account.
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NewsAvoid ‘mission creep’ of BSB and Bar Council overlap, regulator urged
Bar Council and Bar Standards Board have ’obvious areas’ where work is overlapping.
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NewsJudge asks: Why treat lack of integrity more leniently than dishonesty?
High Court judgment raises issue of why loss of integrity is not penalised as seriously at Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
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NewsMoJ proposes fixed costs on most claims worth up to £100k
Consultation begins today which could have far-reaching financial consequences across the profession.
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NewsInns of Court dinner tradition will continue, bar pledge confirms
Memorandum of Understanding recognises ‘vital role’ of Inns of Court.