News – Page 124
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NewsDeprivation of liberty under scrutiny at Court of Appeal
In an important test case for the Mental Capacity Act, Luisa Ferreira is challenging the decision that her sister was not in ‘state detention’ when she died in hospital.
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NewsKing & Wood Mallesons on the brink amid staff talks
Firm says all London staff have been briefed over future of practice, as talks continue on potential takeover.
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NewsPrisoners face advice struggle on release, thinktank reports
Centre for Justice Innovation calls for tailored social welfare support to help cut cost of reoffending.
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NewsLegal profession 'united on Brexit'
Chancery Lane says that bar's Brexit Papers reinforces common message.
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NewsWelsh government plans national legal code
Programme to codify distinct body of Wales law will help solicitors, who can struggle to establish what the law is in areas such as planning.
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King & Wood Mallesons confirms 'takeover offers’
International firm says it has received ‘indicative purchase offers’.
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NewsSupreme Court hears ‘unfair wills’ test case
Animal charities appeal daughter’s award over contested will.
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NewsJudge calls for LiP powers after court ‘bombarded’ with emails
Court of Appeal deals with case that has taken nine years and a multitude of applications.
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NewsWhiplash doctor sues for libel over insurer’s ‘guilty’ claim
Medic prepares legal challenge after Ageas released statement on court decision.
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News‘Unacceptable’ lack of representation for detainees
Charity Bail for Immigration Detainees says findings are at odds with British value of rule of law.
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NewsNew legal aid ‘advice deserts’ emerge
Legal Aid Agency has issued expressions of interest to provide housing and debt services in the north of England.
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Land con barrister disbarred for dishonesty
Philip Pawson, who had never practised, disbarred after dishonesty charge upheld.
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NewsSmall businesses call for overhaul of civil dispute process
Representative body proposes specialist commercial track in the county court – and ‘beefed up’ ADR.
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NewsGreater protection against ‘stranger stalking’
Home Office says new civil order should not replace criminal prosecutions when they are possible.
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NewsGovernment to announce decision on discount rate for PI damages
Confirmation comes after lawyers started a legal challenge to force action.
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NewsSRA intervenes in Bradford legal aid fraud practice
Reason to suspect dishonesty by Mohammed Ayub, convicted of conspiracy to defraud.
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NewsEmployment tribunals last in line for reform
Law Society welcomes proposals to reform ‘tangled’ system – but says fee reversal must be part of package.
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NewsLet graduates represent litigants in person – master of the rolls
Sir Terence Etherton says judges and the professions need to ‘think more creatively’ about improving access to justice.
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NewsTax advice penalties won't be retrospective, Treasury promises
Penalties for 'enablers' of disallowed tax schemes will be introduced in Finance Bill 2017.
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NewsMoJ proposes tougher sentences for dangerous drivers
Justice minister Sam Gyimah says there is public concern about punishments despite bespoke training for specialist prosecutors.