Last 3 months headlines – Page 1219
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NewsSociety joins criticism of LLP tax plans
Concern at ‘unfeasibly tight deadline’ for plan to tax some LLP members as employees.
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NewsTrade union to partner law firm in ABS
Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association to invest in Leeds-based Morrish LLP.
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NewsMusharraf’s judges reported to the UN
The UK legal team acting ‘in the interests’ of Pakistan former president Pervez Musharraf asked UN special rapporteurs to review ‘serious irregularities’ in his tribunal.
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NewsCity condemns statutory training guidance
City of London Law Society criticises LSB for dictating market demand.
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NewsHigh Court bucks Mitchell trend
Relief from sanctions granted after claimants went on holiday and could not sign documents.
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NewsPI lawyers propose 18% rise in hourly rates
APIL and the City of the London Law Society give their verdicts on call for evidence.
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NewsLSB extends practice rights for legal executives
CILEx members to be able to practise independently in litigation and immigration.
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NewsSRA shuts firm over dishonesty concerns
Two directors subject to action by the legal regulator.
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NewsTop-70 firms added to ABS roster
Two of the biggest firms yet are approved as alternative business structures.
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NewsGrayling set for rocky relationship with new minister
The new justice minister, Liberal Democrat MP Simon Hughes, has been outspoken critic of Grayling’s legal aid cuts.
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NewsUS entrant offers Twitter-style legal advice
Smartphone service promises to reach out to clients who have never contacted a lawyer before.
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NewsRegulation harming innovation – LSB research
Legal Services Board reports unease with current regulatory arrangements.
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NewsMcNally replaced in surprise justice reshuffle
Simon Hughes appointed justice minister to replace veteran Lord McNally.
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News117 firms face closure after insurance failure
SRA says it has finalised efforts to identify firms that failed to secure professional indemnity insurance.
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NewsBar ‘strike’ must not disrupt prosecutions, says DPP
DPP and LCJ issue note on the planned 6 January action by criminal barristers.
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NewsCourt of Appeal cites Mitchell to refuse relief
Landmark costs case involving Tory MP starts to filter through the court system.
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NewsShort-term prisoners should get the vote, says committee
Cross-party group responds to European Court of Human Rights decision on prisoners’ right to vote.
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NewsLaw Society Council pledges ‘maximum pressure’ to fight cuts
There is still time to secure further concessions, says president.
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NewsConfiscation orders ‘having negligible impact’, says NAO
Out of every £100 generated by the criminal economy, £99.65 is kept by criminals.
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NewsSuper-regulator calls for ‘fastest possible’ QASA start
The Legal Services Board calls for implementation of quality assurance scheme – even though the High Court has yet to rule on its lawfulness.