News – Page 171
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NewsCourtroom abuse sparks new McKenzie friend fears
Judicial consultation imminent amid concerns that McKenzie friends ‘are cannibalising work that the bar should be doing’.
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US state adopts ABS model
Lawyers and limited license legal technicians can jointly own a law firm in Washington.
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NewsNorthern Ireland barristers withdraw services in legal aid protest
Justice minister David Ford said he was surprised and disappointed by the Criminal Bar Association’s decision.
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NewsGovernment pauses for thought on human rights
Government will ‘bring forward proposals’ for a British bill of rights, Queen’s speech announces.
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NewsSociety fears for legal professional privilege
Law Society president voices concerns over Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act and human rights reform.
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NewsPlea to help journalists report civil appeals
Proposal that parties should bring two extra copies of skeleton arguments for court reporters.
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NewsDyson: law change may be needed to fill civil legal aid gap
Master of the rolls suggests public funding for cross-examination in certain civil cases, after overturning an order for government to cover LIP’s legal costs.
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Ex-partner, 53, to allege age discrimination against former firm
Top-100 firm confirms it will defend its positition at employment tribunal.
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NewsClaimant costs should fund legal aid, says Society
Submission to new government proposes measures to assure ‘affordable access to legal advice’.
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NewsForex fines likely to trigger further litigation against banks
Commercial lawyers said guilty pleas by four major banks for rigging the forex market could make it easier for further claims.
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NewsCriminal bar votes overwhelmingly for direct action
Criminal Bar Association asked its 4,000 members if they supported action over new duty provider scheme.
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NewsBelfast firm withdraws services in legal aid protest
Leading Northern Ireland firm says repeated cuts are 'cynical and vicious onslaught'.
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NewsSupreme Court overturns ban on James Rhodes autobiography
Ruling on publication of concert pianist’s memoirs hailed as a victory for free speech.
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NewsLegal aid legislation ‘disgracefully complex’
Court of Appeal calls for clarity over availability of funding for county court proceedings.
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NewsMajority of whistleblowers left without legal representation
Whistleblowers without a lawyer ‘significantly’ less likely to be successful in their claim, research shows.
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NewsJudgment prompts review of thousands of housing cases
Supreme Court widens scope of vulnerable applicants who are considered homeless.
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NewsSolicitor owed £40k in fees accuses SRA
Andrew Williams, a director of Essex firm Lillywhite Williams, was wrongly intervened into last October without notice.
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NewsContract chaos fear as France rewrites civil law
Reform of the 1804 ‘Code civil’ was announced by justice minister Christiane Taubira pictured in February this year.
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New rules herald US-style class actions
The Consumer Rights Act gives competition tribunal the power to hear opt-out collective action.
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Barrister given four years for ‘despicable’ assault
Desmond Rosario was found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.