Last 3 months headlines – Page 711
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NewsSFO’s blockbuster focus 'detracting from vital work'
Serious Fraud Office was keen to target high profile companies under previous director.
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NewsUK law firms see income rise - but profits are a different matter
PwC chief says firms are struggling to contain costs following the findings of its latest sector survey.
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NewsNews focus: Higher ambitions
Under pressure over the quality of advocacy and facing an uncertain future as courts embrace technology, the SAHCA’s annual conference still heard reasons for cautious optimism.
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Firms rapped over gender pay gap
Conservative MP calls for ‘transparency’ at law firms over gender pay equality.
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NewsAll roadies lead to Rome
Rockers from Taylor Vinters and Howard Kennedy take a break from IBA conference to set alight the Eternal City.
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NewsBack from the dead
Over a year after we waved goodbye to Solicitor’s Journal, the magazine will be brought back to life in 2019.
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NewsEVEL sense of humour?
Lawyers were left disappointed following speculation surrounding the release of a recent MoJ statement to parliament.
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News'City specific' training to prepare for 'super-exam'
Toolkit poses questions for City firms ahead of Solicitors Qualifying Examination rollout.
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NewsCivil Liability Bill: Labour makes final pitch for £1,500 small claims limit
Amendments tabled ahead of crucial Commons vote next Tuesday.
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NewsLeigh Day in the clear as High Court throws out SRA appeal
Ruling likely to bring an end to epic prosecution over Iraqi claims which has cost at least £9m so far.
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NewsJudges hearing traumatic cases to get extra emotional support
Professional support service has been designed to help judges before, during and after proceedings.
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News'Drunk' women face harsher sentences than men, research claims
University of Liverpool studied sentencing outcomes when intoxication taken into account.
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NewsAnother judge sanctioned over 'serious delay' in producing judgment
Formal advice issued days after another judge was sanctioned after a similar complaint was made.
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NewsSolicitors celebrated at glittering Excellence Awards evening
Law Society’s annual awards recognised achievements of solicitors and firms - and the Secret Barrister.
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NewsNo deal Brexit opens potential £840m black hole in legal sector
Two reports show respondents increasingly wary of departing Brexit negotiations without a deal.
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NewsHome Office asks lawyers to help simplify immigration letters
Government acknowledges that the current system is complex and can be difficult to navigate.
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NewsDo-nut leave yet: Solicitor Sarah survives Apprentice defeat
It was doughnuts week in The Apprentice this week and Obiter is pleased to report our solicitor representative was not left looking like a, well… a doughnut. Teesside solicitor Sarah Ann Magson has survived for another week as she bids to become Lord Sugar’s first solicitor business partner and the ...
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NewsJudge berates aggressive litigation tactics 'from an earlier era'
Legal advisers for the parties 'regularly give the appearance of taking turns to outdo their opponents in terms of lack of cooperation’.