Last 3 months headlines – Page 816
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NewsFranchise scheme ‘moves profession into 21st century’
Solicitors will pay a fixed subscription and a percentage of fees to use firm's brand name.
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NewsClaims companies rapped by ad watchdog over settlement boasts
Rulings followed separate complaints from Lloyds Banking Group.
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News‘No disrespect to Liz’: select committee chair joins criticism of Truss appointment
Bob Neill MP questions credentials of 40-year-old qualified accountant Truss to fulfil role of lord chancellor – sparking allegations of misogyny.
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NewsProfits and revenues up at Stewarts Law
Litigation specialist hails ‘solid set of financial results’.
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NewsArbitration scheme extends to parental responsibility disputes
Former shadow justice secretary Lord Falconer says courts are under significant pressure.
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NewsMoJ without a solicitor minister as Vara goes
Former City lawyer's axing completes clean sweep of justice team at Petty France.
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NewsListed firm Gateley upbeat on post-Brexit future
Maiden annual results show profits and revenue up in first year as listed company.
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NewsTrust in lawyers falling, but client satisfaction high
Consumer panel survey reveals almost half of matters now paid through fixed fees.
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NewsProfession condemns threat to rule of law in Turkey
Ankara dismisses 2,745 judges following coup attempt.
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NewsLaw Society voices concerns over ‘regulator shopping’ rule changes
Proposals could leave clients without insurance cover, Chancery Lane says.
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NewsNew faces at Ministry of Justice
Theresa May’s reshuffle makes almost a complete sweep of ministers
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NewsNew feet under the table
Obiter waits with interest to see whether the new lord chancellor has a better grasp of detail than her boss
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NewsThe only way is Legal Aid Agency
An LAA reality TV show would send viewing figures through the roof
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NewsNot on first name terms
We are supposed to be a profession and not akin to double glazing salespersons
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NewsCLAF revived to support access to justice
A proposal to support access to justice through a pooled fund financed by money derived from civil damages has been revived in earnest.
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NewsMoJ challenge fails on pay of part-time judges
The Ministry of Justice has failed to impose a cap on pay for part-time judges writing up longer cases.
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GCs ‘unbundle’ to improve efficiency
General counsel are starting to ‘unbundle’ legal work in a bid to improve efficiency, though some remain cautious, research from Ashurst shows.
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Supreme Court unanimous on residency test
Three months after allowing an appeal mid-hearing, the Court has handed down its reasons for throwing out government plans to introduce a residence test for civil legal aid
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NewsSRA: ‘radical’ proposals will open up access to justice
But regulator acknowledges the need for adequate safeguards