News – Page 197
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NewsUS federal courts open for 10 days after shutdown
The US federal courts will remain open until October 15, despite a partial government shutdown.
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NewsDozens seek extra month to find insurance solution
SRA confirms early estimate of firms that failed to meet renewal deadline.
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NewsEnergy giant picks Pinsents as main adviser
E.ON UK moves to fixed-fee deal with Pinsent Masons.
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NewsLord chancellor faces legal aid court action
Application challenges the scope of firm’s legal aid contract on judicial reviews in housing cases.
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NewsCriminal legal aid survey extended by one week
Firms urged to take part in joint Law Society and Ministry of Justice study on the impact of legal aid cuts.
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NewsJudicial selection ‘still dominated by men’ - Hale
The deputy president of the Supreme Court calls for more solicitors and women on the bench.
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NewsGrayling pledges overhaul of cautions
Justice secretary says no more out-of-court disposals for indictable-only offences.
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NewsSociety ‘concerned’ about ombudsman’s expansion plan
Moves to cover complaints about unregulated providers will add to confusion, the Law Society says.
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NewsSRA picks doctors’ regulator as new chief
Successful candidate will take over from Antony Townsend and begin role next year.
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NewsKent firm Cripps Harries Hall merges with Vertex Law
Two firms join forces to create a ‘regional powerhouse’.
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Insolvency unit is spun off in ABS first
Ferguson Financial Ltd has been licensed by the SRA as an alternative business structure
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Profits plummet 39% at BLP
City firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) reports profits down 39% to £39.4m for the financial year 2012/13.
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NewsLord Judge signs off with attack on ‘ambush’ advocate
Rejecting appeals in a 2011 terrorist trial, the lord chief justice attacked the conduct of a defence advocate.
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NewsGrieve: legal aid cuts hurt, but bar is just too big
Attorney general admits potential problems with legal aid cuts but says profession cannot be exempt from austerity.
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NewsMore than 1,000 small legal practices go under
Research shows that the number of SMEs has dropped by 12%.
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NewsDesperate brokers unload PII books without scrutiny
The solicitors’ PII renewal deadline is set to pass at midnight tonight with potentially hundreds of firms still seeking cover.
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Referrals to family mediation plummet
The practice is seen as the government’s flagship solution to the removal of legal aid and congested courts.
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Management event to be held in India
Dealing with economic downturns is among the topics on the agenda of the first Law Firm Management conference.