News – Page 59
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News'Big Four' outfit ramps up legal offer with US acquisition
Deloitte announces alliance with US immigration law specialist, under which it will acquire non US-businesses.
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NewsOverseas territories to fight public register demands
British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands line up strong legal team for constitutional challenges.
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NewsHigh Court verdict on housing duty challenge delayed
Law Centres Network is challenging the government's legal aid procurement process.
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NewsSupreme Court to hear Darnley appeal in A&E receptionist case
Clinical negligence claim was rejected in Court of Appeal after lead judgment from Lord Justice Jackson.
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NewsHow can we trust your data? MPs grill prosecution chief
Director of public prosecutions Alison Saunders told that data capture system is not fit for purpose.
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News'Justice Week' to replace pro bono celebration
Law Society, Bar Council and CILEx working together to rebrand National Pro Bono Week.
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NewsBar Council pours cold water on regulator's complaints plans
Bar Standards Board proposed setting up an independent body to assess information from third parties about barristers and chambers.
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News£143k for NQs: Milbank sets new record
US firm ratchets up pressure on City by announcing associate salaries starting at $190,000.
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NewsCourt of Appeal: SocGen failed to progress hearing in £384m gold row
Court upholds ruling from Mr Justice Popplewell reinforcing the need to bring claims in a timely manner.
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NewsTribunal sanctions ‘aggressive’ shouting barrister
Robert Gilbert sanction comes amid increased focus on workplace behaviour.
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NewsSerious Fraud Office hires ex-FBI lawyer as director
Ex-FBI lawyer Lisa Osofsky will take over role left vacant by David Green.
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NewsRussian rules could threaten foreign ownership
Law Society wants to ensure new draft rules do not impact UK firms with operations in Moscow.
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NewsLying claimant jailed as judge sounds warning to others
Clinical negligence claimant overstated extent of his injuries and was found in contempt.
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News'The main driver was costs' - judges make no order in £2m case
Appeal overturns costs award to flight delay claimants after dismissing attempts to find a 'winner'.
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NewsBarristers to 'number crunch' government's offer
Threat of escalated action is still on the table following meeting of heads of chambers.
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NewsMother denied chance to take her case to 'court of public opinion'
Sir James Munby says approaches to transparency have changed over the years.
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NewsGoodbye to pupillage? Bar ponders new entry models
Vast majority of aspiring barristers still expected to go through familiar training system.
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NewsFamily courts 'not taking domestic abuse allegations seriously'
Survivors recall distressing experiences as women's charity calls for an independent inquiry.
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NewsBosses of 'cold-call' firms to face £500k fines
New measures follow long-held discussions on how to clamp down on nuisance calls.
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NewsBarristers bring flexible courts into legal aid action
Pilot scheme is one of 'wider considerations’ to take into account, says Criminal Bar Association as it ponders government offer.