News – Page 177
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NewsScots overhaul civil justice
The Scottish government has brought forward proposals for what it calls the ‘biggest modernisation of courts in a generation’.
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NewsSociety wills quality firsts
The Law Society has accredited the first group of firms to its new Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme. The Society said the scheme is the first recognised standard for wills and estate administration in England and Wales. Since October, 20 firms have been accredited. Society president Nicholas Fluck said: ‘Accredited ...
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Society diversity scholarships open
Applications have opened for the Law Society’s Diversity Access Scheme scholarships.
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NewsRegulator quells concerns at ABS drop-out rate
Minutes from the Legal Services Board meeting held in November revealed disquiet about the number of applications withdrawn.
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NewsHowardKennedyFsi and Davenport Lyons in merger talks
The combined turnover of both firms would total more than £60m, likely placing them in the top 50.
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NewsJudge censures ‘unconscionable’ expert witness delays
The trial of a murdered four-year-old was adjourned three times due to the failure of experts to produce reports.
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NewsWatchdog warning for troubled MoJ IT project
Complexity of shared services programme already delayed by 18 months still an issue, says NAO.
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NewsCJC reviews Jackson reforms
Evidence will be gathered and used in a conference next month to consider the impact of the reforms, which came into force last year.
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Cross-border disputes on the rise, say corporations
Multinationals quizzed on trends in international disputes and where greatest challenges are.
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NewsCJC blasts proposed court fee hikes
Civil Justice Council angered by ‘excessive’ rises and ‘tax on litigation’.
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NewsCash-strapped firms a ‘real risk’ to clients
Tough times lead ’upstanding solicitors to stray from the straight and narrow’.
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NewsABI reveals new code for third-party capture
Insurance industry says principles strike the right balance between stopping fraud and helping claimants obtain justice.
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NewsMillionaire wins divorce case despite finding of perjury
Court of Appeal rules that misrepresentation does not affect court order.
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NewsSlater & Gordon to put acquisitions on hold
Healthy profit increases for expanding Australian firm.
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News7 March set for second legal aid protest action
'Coordinated training day' is likely to cause severe disruption at criminal courts.
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NewsLawyers face criminal probe over private investigators
Information commissioner tells parliament he is in contact with SRA.
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Consultants offer pro bono help to firms on the edge
Service include telephone helpline and two-hour visit from member of panel of experts.
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NewsExpansion drives 22% profit rise at Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose accounts reveal strong growth prior to merger with Fulbright & Jaworski.
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NewsChristie lawyers slow off the blocks
Filing a costs budget even just a day late does not count as a ‘trivial’ breach of rules, county court rules in Linford Christie case.
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NewsCuts forcing guilty pleas, leading lawyer warns
Paul Harris says that the professions will not surrender in their fight against legal aid cuts.