Last 3 months headlines – Page 1128
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NewsGreen light for access
The mayor of Islington opens Green Roots, a social enterprise company set up by Islington Law Centre.
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‘Lifetime licences’ for sole practitioners
Sole practitioners will no longer have to apply each year for their status to be recognised following a rule change by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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Clifford Chance starts ‘psychological resilience’ scheme
The Performance Optimisation Programme aims to develop more resilient individuals ‘able to sustain their performance with the capability to cope and adapt when faced with periods of pressure and challenging situations’.
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NewsNo paradise with Milton
My puerile efforts to innovate received a swift rebuff from a stipendiary magistrate.
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Bailiffs banned from entering homes at night
Bailiffs will be banned from entering homes at night and from using physical force against debtors under changes to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 which came into effect yesterday.
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Website for deceased notices
The placing of deceased estate notices is set to get easier with the launch of a new online home for the UK’s official public record, www.thegazette.co.uk. The website, including access to current and past information and the online search facility, is free of charge.
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New theft guidelines
The Sentencing Council has proposed a new guideline for theft offences to introduce a clearer focus on the impact on victims.
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NewsEssex chief is president
Philip Thomson, director of Essex Legal Services, has taken over as president of Lawyers in Local Government.
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NewsNew venture offers firms an escape route
Lawyers Inc. aims to absorb up to 15 firms in its first year and in return provide all their back-office, insurance and compliance support.
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NewsBar denies reported slump in tenancies
Tenancies for newly qualified barristers dipped 64% ahead of LASPO, figures show – but the Bar Council has rubbished its own statistic.
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NewsCriminal firm cleared over drink-drive ad
Advertising watchdog says Cambridge firm was not condoning driving offences.
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NewsHogan Lovells seeks capital from salaried members
Crackdown by HMRC to clarify the definition of LLP membership will come into force on 6 April.
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NewsResolution allies with credit provider to fund separation
Clients offered unsecured loan at preferential rates.
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NewsSociety opposes appointments power transfer
LSB wants frontline regulators to pick their own boards, rather than have them chosen by professional bodies.
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NewsLitigants in person putting pressure on courts system – LCJ
Sir John Thomas questions cost savings of reform programme.
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NewsGovernment to ‘consider’ lowering employment tribunal fees
Junior minister says the government will be reviewing the efficacy of employment tribunal fees.