Last 3 months headlines – Page 952
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NewsManchester lawyers plan advice hub
The Greater Manchester Law Centre Steering Group is hoping to open a new law centre this year.
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NewsBarristers establish their own ‘litigation vehicle’
Entity will have a ‘bias’ towards sports law, media and entertainment.
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A vision of future GCs
‘The true expertise the general counsel brings is thoughtful analysis and unimpeachable ethics.’
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NewsReferendum fever not contagious…
Imagine rival EU referendum camps squaring up to one another, like in a digitally enhanced battle scene from Lord of the Rings.
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NewsVape rules ‘consistent’, Euro court rules
The European Court of Justice throws out challenges to rules on electronic cigarettes.
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NewsSociety to consider council shakeup
Smaller council and new board including lay members to be proposed by Chancery Lane governance review.
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NewsClaims management companies targeted by raids
MoJ unit says it took swift and decisive action against 'sham firms'.
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NewsTwo-thirds of ‘miscarriage’ referrals successful
Justice minister - responding to question from Lord Falconer - reveals that 406 appeals have been allowed after referrals by CCRC.
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NewsJust one-third of £18,000 bar course graduates get pupillage
Future of Bar Professional Training Course is under review as statistics show only a minority take the next step to becoming a barrister.
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NewsNiche regulator moves to attract conveyancers from SRA
Council for Licensed Conveyancers is consulting on new PII arrangements that will 'make a reality' of freedom to switch regulators.
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NewsSlaughter and May reveals modest pay rises for juniors
The magic circle firm has announced pay increases of between 2% and 5% for trainees and newly qualified.
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NewsCall for UN action over Turkish lawyers’ detention
Law Society among 10 bodies urging release of two defence lawyers held unlawfully since 6 April.
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NewsMoJ seeks to allay court closure concerns
Justice minister Shailesh Vara says Chichester Combined Court Centre will not close until suitable local alternative provision is in place.
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NewsGo out and win hearts and minds – APIL chief
Incoming president calls on lawyers to win public opinion to force government climbdown.
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NewsDentons embraces agile working across UK offices
The global firm is offering partners, associates and legal executives the option to work remotely for up to one day a week.
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NewsHigh Court allows advocacy fees for case settled on the day
Recorder refused to award fee, saying the case was settled before the final contested hearing had commenced.