Last 3 months headlines – Page 1038
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NewsNew patents court leaves Scotland in the cold
Law Society urges UK parliament to ensure that patent claims can still be fought in Scotland.
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NewsXu Zhiyong sentenced to four years
The profession has denounced the imprisonment of Chinese human rights lawyer Xu Zhiyong.
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NewsPI firm ‘punished’ by council landlord for injury claims
Successful judicial review after council refused to renew Blackpool firm’s tenancy.
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NewsQualitySolicitors boosted by multi-million investment
Franchise founder says it has listened to the views of members and consumers.
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NewsWills mix-up could open ‘floodgate’ to litigation
Probate experts believe Lord Neuberger’s judgment on signatures could widen the notion of a ‘clerical error’.
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NewsPublic defender recruitment bid sparks row
Ministry of Justice accused of trying find a way to break dispute with advocates.
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NewsFirms face premium hike if SRA demands ratings
The regulator wants to increase protection for firms after the high-profile problems of some unrated insurers in recent years.
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NewsCobbetts administration costs soaring
KPMG has now applied for a further six months to carry out the administration.
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NewsHMCTS spent £23.5m on cancelled court projects
Of 142 buildings earmarked for closure by HMCTS in December 2010, only one – Rhyl County Court – remains open.
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UKTI export boost
All mid-sized firms will be offered ‘tailored trade advice’ through UK Trade & Investment to help them break into overseas markets.
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NewsTeatime teaser
The food we eat comes from a regulated industry – as the legal regulators remind us.
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NewsHughes for hire
Perhaps the new justice minister can help the MoJ with its national taxi strategy.
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Coercion defence scrapped
The defence was used unsuccessfully last year by the ex-wife of former cabinet minister Chris Huhne.
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EU data warning
Viviane Reding accused member states of ‘stalling’ efforts to strengthen citizens’ rights to control data held about them by businesses.
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25,000 pro bono hours at Linklaters
Staff at magic circle firm Linklaters contributed 25,000 pro bono hours and a further 12,000 hours of volunteering during 2013. The firm’s corporate responsibility report showed 1,500 staff volunteered last year.
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Partnership tax needs simplification, says review
Review of partnerships tax proposes simpler rules and 'a more supportive and constructive approach' by authorities.