Last 3 months headlines – Page 198
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NewsEviction 'an exciting opportunity' says SDT
Statement clarifies reasons for departure from London headquarters.
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NewsShiner faces two-year wait for fraud trial
Former human rights lawyer denies four allegations of defrauding the Legal Aid Agency.
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NewsLying solicitor struck off but deemed too poor to pay any costs
Solicitor of 42 years raised invoices to cover staff salaries and was found to be dishonest.
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NewsFirm offers staff money-saving workshops to deal with cost of living
Higgs LLP makes one-off payment but says it has a moral duty to go further in supporting staff.
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NewsNews focus: Legal perspectives on the draft Mental Health Bill
There are concerns that ‘once in a generation’ Mental Health Act reforms do not go far enough in protecting patient rights. To what extent should tribunals and the courts be handed more powers?
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NewsWoolf tome: prize draw
The Gazette has a couple of paperback copies of Lord Woolf’s autobiography to give away.
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NewsPlaying the ID blame game
My clients were convinced that parades were rigged and I have no doubt sometimes they were.
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NewsLAA accused of potential discrimination over duty rota
Firm reportedly asked to identify solicitors on long-term leave prior to 1 October so they can be removed from current scheme.
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NewsTrainee solicitor banned for offering unlawful immigration advice
Large amounts of money were paid to practitioner and his wife for immigration work.
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NewsLeading firm stores up cash reserves ahead of economic challenges
Simmons & Simmons accounts show healthy profit rises but also a note of caution in current climate.
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NewsLSB mulls more comprehensive redress for wronged clients
Law firms may be forced to offer compensation even where clients haven’t complained, it has emerged.
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NewsFixed costs extension delayed to October 2023
Justice minister says the legal sector needs more time to adjust.
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NewsBundles being done badly, judge tells housing lawyers
County court judge highlights court frustrations as he urges practitioners to sharpen up and refocus.
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NewsWorld Cup not yet runneth over
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 fever seems muted. Kudos therefore to DAS Law which offers the only football themed news release so far.
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NewsWoman who left the law in 2016 fined £10,000 for drugs convictions
Events manager did not realise she had to report convictions after not renewing practising certificate.
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NewsNews focus: Autumn statement - what it means for solicitors
The chancellor’s announcement of a further real-terms cut to the justice budget has left the sector facing ‘systemic failure’, says the Law Society. There are no more ‘savings’ to be made.
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NewsInvestigators probe collapse of Pure Business Group
Multiple lines of enquiry pursued as it emerges staff will miss out on money owed to them.
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NewsSDT asks for extra £1m from profession after sudden eviction notice
New premises being sought as tribunal considers keeping just one permanent courtroom.
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NewsAutumn statement: Real terms cut for justice spending
Treasury announces lower than inflation increase for MoJ, following chancellor's autumn statement.
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NewsEx-AA boss warned he had 'less than 50%' chance of success
Rosenblatt denies negligence when acting in conspiracy claim brought by Robert Mackenzie.