Last 3 months headlines – Page 683
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NewsSupreme Court set to give crucial negligence ruling
Justices examining whether claimant in Raleys must prove his ‘lost’ claim would have been an honest one.
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News'Monstrous' behaviour under fire at criminal bar
Too many senior roles occupied by people who have ‘never changed a nappy’.
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NewsJudge's 'oppressive behaviour' cited in care appeal
Court of Appeal rules consent was not freely given at family hearing in Sheffield last month.
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NewsLaw Society warns of 'no deal' IP chaos
Guidance says that broadcasters could have to seek further copyright clearance.
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Family judge expresses remorse for dozing off during hearing
Lord chancellor and lord chief justice consider that no disciplinary action necessary against Mrs Justice Parker.
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NewsTurkish rights lawyer Elçi fell to police officer's bullet, investigation finds
UK research group sheds new light on 2015 killing of chair of southeast Turkey bar association.
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NewsMoJ chief denies whiplash portal is in hock to insurers
David Parkin also confirms crucial detail about what claims will be included in new system for litigants in person.
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NewsSupreme Court begins hunt for Hale's replacement
Lady Hale, the first woman to become president of the UK's highest court, retires next January.
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NewsCourt extends Linklaters gag on former director
Bar on Frank Mellish revealing ’sensitive confidential information’ about incidents involving female staff to run to 22 February.
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NewsSir Nick Clegg named in ENRC action against wife's former firm
Request for briefing on SFO investigation 'clearly' fell outside scope of Clegg’s ministerial duties, court application claims.
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NewsAppeal court overturns £1m 'security' order for late evidence
Commercial court judge had proposed £1m security to show the defendant was ‘not simply playing for time’.
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NewsAppeal upholds compliance officer curb on 'sloppy' solicitor
Anthony Gale fails to persuade High Court that restrictions were disproportionate and unnecessary..
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NewsNews focus: A ‘drop in the ocean’ for justice?
The Ministry of Justice sweetened its long-awaited review of swingeing legal aid cuts with a pledge to spend £8m on legal support and litigants in person. But does its response go far enough?
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NewsGagging orders lagging behind
In the age of the internet and social media, how much validity do gagging orders still have?
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NewsDon’s dark art
Veteran war photographer Don McCullin captured a familiar face in a TV documentary that aired last week.
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NewsRow over flats in shadow of the Big House
’Alternative uses’ for 29 former prison officers’ flats next to HMP Pentonville are causing a dispute in Islington.
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NewsRoyal visit for Supremes
Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visiting the Supreme Court Source: Getty images The Supreme Court had a visit from the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall to mark its 10th anniversary.
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NewsFury over MoJ 'betrayal' on legal aid at inquests
Ministry of Justice decides against policy change that would have cost an extra £30m-£70m.
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NewsCompetition watchdog asked to investigate probate fee reform
Row over 'death tax' escalates as Liberal Democrat leader accuses government of abuse of executive power.