News – Page 179
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NewsGrayling to meet criminal solicitors again on legal aid
Meeting secured by the Law Society will take place next Tuesday.
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NewsSociety concerned at ombudsman’s empire-building
Representative body also fights back against claims the profession has been resistant to change.
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NewsSRA warning after directory lists ‘fraudulent’ firms
Names of former partners and staff members at genuine firm used in connection with online list.
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NewsClaimants slapped with costs as QASA appeal refused
The High Court has rejected the application to appeal the judgment in the unsuccessful QASA judicial review
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NewsBanks’ legal liabilities rise to £9bn
Banks now make up 37% of the total legal provisions for companies in the FTSE 100.
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Jersey-based firm splits after private equity deal
Ogier Legal to continue with almost 200 lawyers on board.
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NewsOne in five firms missed diversity data deadline
More than 20% of practices did not submit information by 31 January, but are unlikely to face immediate punishment.
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NewsVHCC cases jeopardised by fee cuts
They are in addition to a £4.5m fraud trial disrupted at Southwark, reported by the Gazette last week.
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NewsWomen in leadership a ‘priority’ at City law firm
‘Women are under-represented in all sectors at senior levels,’ says incoming joint chief executive.
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McKenzie friends ‘valuable’ in court
Recent legal aid cuts have added to the emerging presence of paid advisers to litigants in person.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell earned and borrowed more in 2013
Accounts show turnover and profit increasing at Yorkshire-based firm.
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NewsAccountancy giant enters legal market with ABS status
PwC Legal will become a seperate entity within PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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Minster Law owner makes deal with insurance firm
Five-tear agreement with Towergate to handle claims for thousands of customers.
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NewsDirect Line secures ABS licence
Insurance giant links up with law firm to offer legal services to customers and non-customers.
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NewsVara backs LASPO to apply to mesothelioma claims
Minister refuses to back down from decision to apply no win, no fee changes from July.
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NewsFirms face BYOD security threat
Almost half of firms are lack ’bring your own device’ policies, research suggests.
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‘Agile working’ the key to future legal sector
Report predicts radical changes to the way lawyers and law firms work in future.
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NewsCity lawyers warn fees increase will drive away litigants
City of London Law Society unhappy with government proposals for a rise in fees for parties in commercial disputes.
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NewsTreasury stumps up extra cash for fraud
The Serious Fraud Office has applied for £19m emergency funding to tide it over to the end of its financial year.