News – Page 142
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NewsMPs call for 'substantial' cut in employment tribunal fees
Justice committee also wants recent increase in divorce fee petitions rescinded.
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NewsFirm cleared of negligence over conveyancing advice
Judge rules that Yorkshire firm did not need to advise couple to seek separate advice when dividing their shares in a property.
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NewsCourt finds Leigh Day breached duty of care to Trafigura claimant
Firm made an agreement for 23,000 of the pollution victims to be paid their share of the settlement sum, leaving 6,624 claimants with nothing.
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NewsCoA criticises judge Peter Smith for ‘disgraceful’ letter
Allegations of bias dismissed but Lord Dyson says letter to Blackstone showed 'fundamental lack of understanding of the proper role of a judge'.
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NewsSupreme Court rejects HRA over private tenancy
Ruling says judges were not required to consider the proportionality of a possession order made by private landlords.
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NewsParty hit with costs order over incorrect page references
High Court judge says any sensible pre-reading was ‘derailed’ by the inaccurate pagination in the party’s bundles.
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NewsMoJ seeks views on domestic violence legal aid
Law Society and charity Rights of Women urge firms to complete survey, which closes on 1 July.
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NewsDefendants must be allowed legal advice before early guilty pleas, MPs say
Justice select committee highlights concerns about unrepresented defendants.
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NewsLords question creating new criminal offences ‘by regulation’
Constitution committee says Children and Social Work Bill continues a worrying trend.
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NewsConveyancers urge ministers not to repeat HIPs fiasco
The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills will publish a ‘call for evidence’ later this year, it was confirmed last week at a Westminster Hall debate.
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NewsBSB breaks ranks in calling for ban on McKenzie fees
Bar regulator stands apart from the LSB and SRA in calling for a ban on McKenzie friends charging for legal activities.
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NewsLegal aid applications shut down for online tweaks
Legal Aid Agency to make several changes to electronic application form ahead of mandatory use from 4 July.
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NewsBriggs: online courts will not offer second-class legal service
‘I am not looking at this as creating a lawyer-free zone,’ says judge charged with civil justice review.
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NewsSuspended sentence for juror who researched defendant
Solicitor general warns jurors about their responsibilities after two are found guilty of contempt of court.
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NewsSnap consultation on criminal legal aid contracts
Legal Aid Agency offers to extend current contingency contracts while it consults with representative bodies.
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NewsBrexit risks ‘disruption and confusion’ in family law – Bar Council
A report from the Bar Council says that EU measures have had a ‘beneficial’ impact on family law.
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NewsManchester lawyers agree location for advice hub
Steering group hoping to attract solicitors willing to do pro bono work.
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NewsNew protocol for criminal defence on prosecution ‘failures’
Guide will help practitioners advise clients where disclosure by prosecution is inadequate or late.
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NewsMinisters to consult this year on modernising conveyancing
Justice minister Dominic Raab reluctant to prescribe a single, mandatory remedy to simplify the homebuying process.
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NewsKnife sentencing under the spotlight as council unveils plans
Nine consultations and three definitive guidelines will be published this year.