News – Page 37
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NewsHigh Court hears jurisdiction challenge in oligarch row
Hearing over ownership of Russian fishing company listed for three days.
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NewsCosts shake-up proposed for landlord-leaseholder disputes
Law Commission says each side in right-to-manage cases should bear its own litigation costs.
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NewsCleared former Tesco director to resume unfair dismissal claim
Slater and Gordon acting for Chris Bush following collapse of prosecutions.
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NewsDPAs in the spotlight following failed Tesco prosecutions
Lawyers said Tesco case might embolden businesses to take chances in court rather than accept a DPA.
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NewsFirm's finance boss who ‘sought to remedy’ account errors is banned
Nicholas Groves was a former finance manager at the Southampton office of Eric Robinson Solicitors.
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NewsLeaving for Liverpool: Taylor Wessing to cut London jobs
Up to 34 business support roles could be at risk, international firm says.
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NewsEndangered lawyers: 216 jailed in Turkey
Declaration lays bare the scale of President Erdogan's abuse of legal process.
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NewsAcquisition 'cost' £66m: CMS reveals mega-merger figures
First set of accounts for full financial year since merger in 2017.
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NewsLaw hopefuls fear revealing mental health issues to employers
Survey reveals graduates believe they may be overlooked for a role if they cite mental health concerns.
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NewsUK named in Council of Europe sharia warning
Rulings of unofficial councils clearly discriminate against women in divorce and inheritance cases, Parliamentary Assembly states.
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NewsDentons takes over from Norton Rose in Venezuela
Firm’s opening of new office follows exit of Norton Rose Fulbright.
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NewsReinstate minimum salary, legal aid lawyers urge SRA
Young Legal Aid Lawyers says its research consistently reveals low pay is main barrier for prospective trainees.
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NewsLinklaters reveals BAME pay gap
Firm’s latest gender pay report also shows pay according to ethnic group.
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NewsEconomic crime reform ‘grinds to halt’
Ministry of Justice dragging feet two years after consultation - as Lords report on Bribery Act looms.
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NewsDomestic abuse bill to ban family court cross-examination
Landmark measure will also introduce the first statutory definition of domestic abuse to include economic abuse.
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NewsRestrictive covenants under spotlight at Supreme Court
Employment case could have implications for contracts in partnership model.
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NewsBar Council to open membership to chambers
New offering will allow clerks and managers to benefit from representative body’s training and events.
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NewsSolicitor ‘no longer needed’: MoJ rolls out online probate service
System has its place - but only for administering simple estates, solicitors warn.
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NewsDefendants not obliged to get early evidence from third parties, rules CoA
Judge says parties should devote their energy and resources to getting on with the action.
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NewsKPMG latest 'Big Four' firm to expand legal offering
New associate law firm to open in Hong Kong, followed by one in Shanghai.