News – Page 56
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NewsVictoria’s Secret? Never heard of it, claims beauty therapist in domain row
Domain registry Nominet reports increase in online disputes involving trade marks.
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NewsChina throws hat into ring as international dispute resolution hub
Two new courts will preside over high value disputes, top court announces.
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NewsLawyers warn of 'incapacity crisis' over LPAs
Solicitors for the Elderly says far too few people are making plans for dementia.
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NewsBird & Bird hails China partnership as partner profits rise
Firm says benefits of Chinese agreement have been ‘swifter than expected’.
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NewsCouples face up to year-long wait for 'streamlined' divorces
Family solicitor highlights delays underlying the Ministry of Justice's latest statistics.
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NewsKnights shares surge 20% on stock market debut
Oversubscribed shares hit 172p in early trading.
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News'Compare the barrister' is coming, BSB predicts
Representative body warns that instructing a barrister is not the same as 'buying a stereo’.
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NewsLAA grants record number of exceptional funding bids
745 applications received between January and March this year.
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NewsClifford Chance in the clear over RBS complaint
Regulator says it has found no evidence that suggests potential misconduct.
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NewsAppeal rules solicitor should be penalised over inflated costs bill
Hickinbottom LJ says lawyers 'remain ultimately responsible for the acts and omission’ of those delegated parts of litigation.
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NewsMoJ praised for 'listening to experts' over female offending
Lord chancellor David Gauke says sending women to prison can do more harm than good as he publishes long-awaited strategy.
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News'Better in my day': judges' verdict on advocacy standards
Independent barristers perform better than solicitor advocates, according to judicial feedback.
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NewsGovernment urged to extend civil partnerships following Supreme Court defeat
Government Equalities Office says it will consider today's ruling with great care.
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News'Whistleblower' who sent documents to court raises privilege quandary
Mr Justice Holman makes the unusual decision to refer the matter to family division president.
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NewsAshurst partners enjoy 11% pay hike after strong results
Firm recovers strongly after disappointing figures two years ago.
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NewsCohabitation law reform more urgent than civil partnership issue - solicitor
Supreme Court due to rule on civil partnerships tomorrow but solicitor says protecting vulnerable cohabitants is a more pressing issue.
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NewsCourt of Appeal limits discretion in departing from Part 36 convention
Judge had sanctioned claimant for misleading defendant about effects of her injury.
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News'Cab-rank' coroner hit with £68,000 interim costs order
Mary Hassell’s policy was declared unlawful earlier this year.
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NewsSimmons & Simmons adds to healthy City results
Partner profit up 8% while overall profit rises 19% at international firm.
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NewsWhat normal looks like: McFarlane to canvass views on parental guidance
The next president of the family division says the idea must be 'owned' by all levels of the judiciary to work.