News – Page 58
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NewsRecords disclosure challenge reaches the Supreme Court
Human rights organisation Liberty says its client has been unable to move forward with her life due to minor offences committed in 1999.
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NewsGive us your hard figures, LASPO review team urges
Ministry of Justice says it receives 'largely anecdotal' evidence about impact of legal aid cuts.
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NewsCoA awards £60k damages against 'unscrupulous' fake firm fraudsters
Lawyers say decision resolves decades of uncertainty around the application of exemplary damages.
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NewsLegal aid 'likely' for bereaved families at inquests, MoJ announces
Ministry of Justice says exceptional case funding guidance is being changed while officials listened to practitioners' frustrations.
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City firm keen to find CVA solution
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner in discussions with both sides over controversial rescue method.
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NewsCosts master denies another client's demand to see claim files
Latest disclosure request in costs challenge turned down - but judge says issue will be discussed further at appeal.
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NewsCommission to consider regulation of artificial intelligence
Law Society launches year-long investigation into the impact of algorithm-driven AI on human rights and the justice system.
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News'Abuse' warning as investigations into power of attorney surge
Office for Public Guardian says investigations are up 40% in the past year.
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NewsENRC sues Serious Fraud Office over 'whistleblower failures'
Claim is latest twist in long-running battle between fraud buster and mining company.
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NewsSRA expands price publication plans to new practice areas
Firms will have to post prices for employment tribunal, immigration, motoring and probate work as well as small business services.
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NewsSupreme Court dismisses appeal in Pimlico Plumbers employment case
Ruling this morning clarifies that Gary Smith was a ‘worker’ under section 83(2)(a) of the Equality Act.
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Louboutin sticks boot in with red sole trade mark win
CJEU ruling says mark does not relate to ‘specific shape’ but for the colour red applied to the sole of a shoe.
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NewsBar dispute is not resolved, CBA chief tells MPs
Bar Council and Criminal Bar Association leaders appear before committee after announcement of ballot result.
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NewsCriminal bar votes to accept government's offer
Direct action which began on 1 April will now cease.
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NewsLuxembourg extends compensation for delayed flight connections
Industry experts say decision sets a new precedent for claims where the end destination is outside the EU.
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NewsQC loses appeal over 'offensive remarks' at sexual assault hearing
Howard Godfrey QC was appealing against bar tribunal decision handed down last year.
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NewsRestore legal aid for early advice: Conservative MP joins critics
Barrister Alex Chalk says LASPO has reduced the budget further than originally intended.
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NewsJudge overturns suspension of barrister who gave client ‘food money’
Roy Headlam was suspended for six months late last year in unique case.
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News'Corrupt and elusive’ lawyers hampering whistleblowing protections
International Bar Asssociation publishes guide to whistleblowing protections.
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NewsCrunch time: criminal barristers vote on legal aid offer
Ballot organised by Criminal Bar Association opened yesterday and will close on Tuesday.