News – Page 191
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NewsClients unwilling to pay extra for regulation costs
LSB survey finds little public enthusiam for clients paying for their own regulatory protection.
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NewsUK is ‘living laboratory’ for ABS innovation, says US expert
Professor says American Bar Association cannot continue opposing non-lawyer ownership indefinitely.
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NewsWatchdog attacks 'scandalous' cost of maternity claims
Cost to NHS for litigation cover against maternity claims totalled £482m in 2012/13.
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NewsSolicitor general discourages mandatory pro bono call
Many firms already do pro bono so making it compulsory is not necessary, says Oliver Heald.
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NewsGlass ceiling most apparent in magic circle
City firms are least diverse on gender, according to new research.
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NewsRecord number of junior lawyers working pro bono
Nearly half of all newly qualifieds give free advice - but the overall value of solicitors’ pro bono work has dipped.
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NewsLiquidator confirms redundancies at closed firm Follett Stock
Job losses follow SRA decision to shut down the practice.
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NewsSRA director: we cannot enforce spirit of referral fee ban
Executive director says those wanting a new approach should look to Westminster.
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NewsCall for compulsory pro bono commitment
Attorney general says there are ‘deep philosophical differences’ about pro bono.
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NewsSRA reports 85% success rate for PC renewals
Renewals rate exceeds 2012/13 figure as regulator considers next step.
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NewsOmbudsman gloomy about powers extension
No immediate prospect of taking on complaints about claims management companies.
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NewsFace-to-face meeting with Grayling on legal aid
Practitioner groups invited to discuss reform plans with justice secretary.
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NewsSaga Law aims at ‘gap in the market’
Joint venture between Saga and Parabis Law to begin trading next year.
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NewsAA makes move into legal market with ABS licence
Breakdown specialist will offer its members legal services after they have been involved in an accident.
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NewsCocaine addict solicitor jailed for helping dealers
A Lancashire solicitor who tipped off drug dealers with information about a police investigation has been imprisoned for three years.
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NewsBarristers are watched over like naughty children, says chief
Legal regulation too cumbersome and too expensive, bar chair tells conference.
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NewsOne in three firms at risk, annual snapshot reveals
Squeeze on profit margins puts survival of mid-tier firms in doubt, says big four accountancy firm.
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NewsCosts reform ‘will encourage “have a go” libel culture’
Proposals to protect claimants’ costs could have devastating effect on small publishers, media law firm says.
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NewsAttorney general warns bar against boycotts
The government is prepared to 'look elsewhere' for lawyers to conduct serious cases, Dominic Grieve QC tells barristers.
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NewsPioneering family court on the edge
Drug and alcohol court faces an uncertain future, with its 2014 funding of £600,000 yet to be confirmed.