News – Page 127
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NewsMoJ extends jury service to over-70s
Justice minister Sir Oliver Heald QC says people are living longer, healthier lives.
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NewsNew manifesto for homebuying reform
Streamlining money laundering rules, leasehold reform and a big push towards electronic conveyancing identified as priorities by the Conveyancing Association.
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NewsCJEU says ebooks subject to paper-book lending rules
Public lending exception can also apply to digital copies, Europe’s top court says.
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NewsTchenguiz case reignited as court grants permission to appeal
Court grants businessman permission to appeal parts of decision in long-running fraud battle.
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NewsOnline courts guidance must be in ‘plain English’
Thinktank Centre for Justice Innovation says defendants in cases resolved entirely online must clearly understand the consequences of their plea.
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NewsJackson to lead government review of fixed recoverable costs
Court of Appeal judge expected to report his findings next summer.
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NewsAppeal backs football Premier League in broadcast copyright row
Pub landlord found in breach of copyright after unsuccessful appeal over showing Danish TV broadcasts of Premier League football games.
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NewsBrexit: commercial courts can still ‘cut the mustard’, says new Chancery head
Sir Geoffrey Vos insists London can build on its reputation as the dispute resolution centre of choice when the UK leaves the EU.
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NewsSee you in court: judges prepare to sue lord chancellor
Six High Court judges claim they are being unfairly treated over revised pension scheme.
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NewsTruss on judiciary: ‘I can think of no higher calling’
In her first public appearance since the media storm over last week’s Brexit ruling, lord chancellor Liz Truss says the country has the world's best judiciary.
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NewsMoJ unmoved by MPs’ damning verdict on court fee hikes
Justice committee chair says government response to a report recommending concessions is ‘almost offensively perfunctory’.
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NewsGCs can drive gender diversity in firms – legal chief
Guardian legal director tells First 100 Years conference of exercising 'small but real power'.
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NewsSupreme Court hands down mixed ‘bedroom tax’ rulings
Court finds in favour of two families in discrimination claim against Department for Work and Pensions but rejects other claims.
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NewsContract lawyers are ‘copy and paste monkeys’
Panel discussion on contract drafting hears call for for ‘authoritative style guide’ and automation.
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NewsRBS compensation report criticised by claimants
Bank to set aside £400m to pay out alleged victims of Global Restructuring Group.
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Barrister banned for stealing gold and cash
Mujibur Ibrahim disbarred after stealing criminal assets seized by East Midlands police.
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NewsJustice committee defends judges after Tory MPs confront lord chancellor
Two former Bar Council chairs have signed chambers letter criticising lord chancellor’s ‘inadequate’ defence of article 50 trio.
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NewsJudge rejects appeal against £1m costs of holiday claims
High Court dismisses appeal over disproportionate costs of bringing 205 claims.
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NewsDigital courts’ success will win over sceptics, says senior judge
Senior presiding judge Lord Justice Fulford says methods already used in the criminal courts will soon be replicated in civil, family and tribunal buildings.
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International firms commit to pro bono work
US-headquartered firms will team up with London-based charity.