Last 3 months headlines – Page 890
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NewsKWM trainees face axe as depth of money woes becomes clearer
Trainees’ contracts with European arm of international firm will be cancelled tomorrow.
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NewsMinister shows no sign of budging over PI reforms
Debate also suggests confusion over extent of the consultation for reforming the sector.
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NewsCompliance fears over measures to tackle ‘ghost’ solicitors
Criminal legal aid solicitors warned of new contractual requirements ahead of duty rota deadline.
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NewsJackson hears from claimants over fixed costs
Meetings with claimants and defendants open review of fixed recoverable costs.
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NewsClaim form served late but dismissal application rejected
Claimant firm had attempted to deliver form in person on afternoon of service deadline.
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NewsJudge refuses to allow amendments filed a year after request
Court says it would have refused proposed changes even if they had a realistic prospect of success.
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NewsCity solicitors slam latest super-exam proposals
City of London Law Society says revised proposals will put consumers at risk and damage profession's reputation.
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NewsGig economy needs new employment laws – Law Society
In disputes about employment status, default position should be 'employed', Chancery Lane proposes.
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NewsTrainee solicitors underpaid and overworked, research finds
More than one-third being paid below recommended minimum salary.
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NewsCPS staff ‘working hard to keep sinking ship afloat’
MPs will discuss concerns about funding of the Crown Prosecution Service in a debate tabled by former shadow attorney general Karl Turner.
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NewsLegal Ombudsman divorced from reality
Complaints-handler joins the Divorce Day clamour. But might we make a suggestion?
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NewsJustice should be higher up Brexit agenda, MPs told
Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association and Criminal Bar Association give evidence to justice select committee.
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NewsKWM staff not being paid as administration looms
Firm files notice to appoint administrators for the second time.
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NewsOutgoing Law Society CEO to head York FE college
Catherine Dixon is moving north to become chief executive of Askham Bryan agricultural college in York.
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NewsAbuse inquiry names new lead counsel
Criminal barrister Brian Altman QC will succeed Ben Emmerson QC.
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Super-exam could harm trust in legal profession, warns South London society
Response to SRA consultation says SQE test will amount to 'less than required at present' to become a solicitor.
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Government fee cut blamed for interpreter mistake
Umbrella group reacts to news that sentencing of man who attacked two police officers had to be adjourned.
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NewsNo goodwill in solicitor’s name, court rules
Taylor Bracewell cleared in passing-off action despite using former partner's name after she departed firm.
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NewsFreshfields reviews 180 personal assistant roles
Some 180 support staff offered chance to apply for fewer 'executive assistant' positions.
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NewsBarristers and solicitors at odds over advocacy fee reform
Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association highlights concerns while Criminal Bar Association seeks to clear up misconceptions.