News – Page 98
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NewsKWM administrators to respond to employment tribunal claim
Claim brought by 200 aggrieved former staff members of international firm.
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NewsLikely date revealed for discount rate decision
Justice minister reaffirms commitment to '100% principle' over personal injury damages.
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NewsFormer sex abuse suspect loses anonymity fight
Newspapers wins right to identify individual in landmark open justice ruling.
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NewsNew call to outlaw 'catfishing'
New criminal offence needed to stop people’s identities being stolen, MP says.
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NewsEU fires off patent court warning
Brexit negotiator says EU must consider future of UK division of court.
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NewsJudicial reform law prompts protests in Poland
Amendment places National Council of the Judiciary under control of parliament.
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NewsLaw reform could cause more challenges to wills
Solicitors for the Elderly says it has concerns for older and vulnerable people if Law Commission proposals are implemented.
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NewsSentence review extended to more terror offences
Unduly lenient sentence scheme will cover convictions under Terror Act 2000, Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001 and Terrorism Act 2006.
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NewsGrenfell Tower: £5m emergency fund won't affect legal aid eligibility
Law Society has been liaising with the Legal Aid Agency over means testing fears.
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NewsAdvocate general rules on jurisdiction in defamation row
Advisor to the CJEU says defendant does not have to sue in country of domicile.
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News'Eye-watering': EU withdrawal bill is biggest change in legal system for 45 years
Law Society calls for rights to be protected as government introduces European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
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NewsDAC Beachcroft reports 10% boost in profit
Partner profit up and debt down as managing partner hails success ‘despite Brexit’ vote.
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NewsLaw Commission proposes wide-reaching wills overhaul
Reforms include lower age limits, new tests for mental capacity and possible electronic wills.
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NewsStewarts Law reports bumper year for partners
Litigation specialist enters top 50 for first time after reporting boost in turnover and PEP.
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NewsGrenfell Tower: Parliamentary group told of legal aid fear
All-party parliamentary group meeting on legal aid hears details of advice being sought.
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NewsGovernment tight-lipped over 'death tax' resurrection
Profession fears new government could re-introduce controversial fee reform.
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NewsCourts grapple with honesty and liability issues in holiday claims
Liability case first since Court of Appeal ruling that claimants must prove contaminated food had made them ill.
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NewsCourt closures: Judge warns of impact on youth justice
Judicial lead on youth justice says closure programme ’not appropriate for access to justice’.
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NewsTaylor review: solicitors warn of 'gargantuan' legislative burden
Solicitors welcome review of employment law - but warn of reality of implementing new legislation.
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NewsBrexit blamed for PEP dip at Travers Smith
Silver circle firm says ‘significant investments’ have increased cost of running firm.