Last 3 months headlines – Page 177
-
News
Maternity scandal victims join fight against fixed costs
Families of Telford and Shrewsbury scandal say plans for fixed costs are ‘dangerous’.
-
News
'Leaky ceilings, disgusting toilets, no heating': state of court buildings exposed
Law Society surveyed hundreds of solicitors on whether court infrastructure is fit for purpose.
-
News
Stiffs don’t get regulated
Obiter hard-boiled productions presents a seasonal thriller. Introducing Phyllis Frizer, sole practitioner.
-
News
University announces 'UK first' law degree to tackle climate crisis
Law school chief says firms will increasingly look to hire lawyers with environmental law expertise.
-
News
News focus: 19 things for solicitors to look out for in 2023
Legal's role in the Post Office inquiry, controversial costs, a potential 'talent war' ceasefire and a new face at the top of the judiciary.
-
News
Judge pleads for 'scandal' of children’s care to be wider known
'I have no desire to operate in a situation where the public is ignorant of what is going on.'
-
News
Cautious welcome for SRA’s indemnity proposals
Solicitors Indemnity Fund replacement must meet three key principles, Law Society says.
-
News
Court allows costs challenge by client 'not informed' about options
Personal injury firm found not to have settled account through final bill.
-
News
CPS apologises for phone number 'misunderstanding'
Solicitor informed she could not have prosecutor's direct number due to 'data protection rules'.
-
News
Kingsley Napley wins claim for unpaid fees from property developer
‘Legally sophisticated’ businessman must pay after negligence counterclaim is dismissed.
-
News
Prosecution crisis 'will deepen' without fee increase, CBA chief warns
Kirsty Brimelow KC highlights need for funding parity as government hails progress in rape review action plan.
-
News
£750-an-hour fee challenge halted as proceedings ‘go awry’
'Charging for incoming emails at the full unit of six minutes is unusual,' costs judge says.
-
News
Legal bodies unhappy with LeO’s 10% budget rise
Law Society and licensed conveyancers regulator continue to have reservations about ombudsman's performance.
-
News
Three-fold rise in number of weapons confiscated at courts
Ministry of Justice data shows 457 knives were brought onto the estate last month.
-
News
High court rejects costs setoff in QOCS claim
Master Stevens ordered the settlement sum to be paid to the claimant without any deduction.
-
News
Raab: Rights bill is ready to go
Lord chancellor defends measure amid speculation about government’s appetite for reform.
-
News
After 19 years, LiP fails in bid to summon solicitor
Court says there is no evidence of any wrongdoing on the part of CAB employee and solicitor.
-
News
Mentions, a deceased defendant, sentencings and an £8 jacket potato
An unexpected adjournment gave the Gazette an opportunity to spend the day observing a busy Crown court in action.
-
News
Sovereign immunity for former Spanish king upheld on appeal
State immunity is an absolute preliminary bar that precludes any examination of the merits of a case, CoA rules.