Last 3 months headlines – Page 1104
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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.
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NewsPrepare for trial, judge tells defendants in QC boycott case
Eight defendants appeared in a £4.5m fraud hearing without counsel due to legal aid fee cuts.
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NewsCourt of Appeal hears whole-life sentence challenges
Killers to appeal life imprisonment following Strasbourg ruling.
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NewsBusiness case for diversity published by Society
Firms should resist recruiting lawyers in their own image, says Law Society chief executive.
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NewsFees dispute puts £4.5m fraud trial in jeopardy
A judge will be asked to stay a fraud prosecution because no advocates will represent the defendants for the fees on offer.
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NewsKeoghs puts 41 staff at risk of redundancy
Personal injury reforms cited as cause of structural changes.
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NewsGovernment reveals plans to sell off Land Registry
An eight-week consultation on the future of the Land Registry begins today.
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NewsGrieve backs quality scheme, but warns of over-regulation
Advocates’ refusal to be assessed is counter-productive, attorney general says.
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Poor complaints-handling ‘costing sector millions’
Research says firms could increase profits by 3% by managing complaints better.
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NewsGun attack survivor marks endangered lawyer day
A Colombian lawyer who last month survived a gun attack while visiting clients is to speak in London this week.
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NewsWills valid despite error, Supreme Court rules
Lord Neuberger has said the interpretation of wills should be treated in the same way as contracts.
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NewsProfession condemns trial of Xu Zhiyong
Law Society calls for Chinese lawyers to be protected from persecution.
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NewsDAC Beachcroft accounts reveal £10m cash call
Healthy profit and turnover growth at international firm.
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NewsJudge sets aside costs ruling based on ‘camouflaged’ submissions
High court also cites Mitchell in another rejection on non-compliance with costs orders.
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NewsInterpreter contract still failing after two years
Progress has been made but service still below performance target, the National Audit Office reports.