News – Page 72
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NewsDon't let urgency compromise terrorism sentencing guidance, MPs urge
Commons justice select committee says Sentencing Council must carefully consider its consultation responses.
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NewsJudge pleads with counsel for end to 17-year 'orgy of litigation'
Court also rejects appeal which amounted to giving litigant ‘another bite at the cherry’.
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NewsEvidence disclosure failure rife in criminal practice, survey finds
More than half of the 1,200 respondents to BBC poll encountered problems every day or every week.
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NewsBrexit won't send us down 'parochial back alley', says Briggs LJ
Supreme Court justice says the UK may be strengthened as a dispute resolution centre after leaving the EU.
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NewsClaimant wins costs protection after CoA decides when rules apply
Unsuccessful litigant faced adverse costs orders for parties added to claim after 2013.
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NewsBar: county court shake up 'too conservative'
Representative body calls for speedier dismissal of claims sent to incorrect addresses.
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NewsPrivy Council backs appeal over judge's apparent independence
Former High Court judge 'should have disclosed’ Qatari appointment when sitting on Cayman Islands dispute.
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NewsTransatlantic tie-up creates Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
Combined firm will have 1,600 lawyers and 32 offices in 11 countries - but drop the Berwin name.
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NewsHogan Lovells and Latham report billion-dollar firsts
Tunover at global firm Hogan Lovells passes $2bn - while Latham tops $3bn.
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NewsProfession pays tribute to Sir Paul Jenkins QC
Former Matrix member was head of the Government Legal Service for eight years.
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NewsGreen light for Hawking's NHS judicial review
Judge says case is of sufficient public interest to require a limit on costs liability.
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NewsSociety seeks views on disclosure failures
Chancery Lane says case studies will highlight extent of the problem as MPs begin inquiry.
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NewsProfession calls for properly funded legal aid system after advocacy fee reform
Ministry of Justice publishes revised proposals for work done by criminal advocates, but critics say it's not enough.
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NewsPro-Brexit lawyers 'less willing' to speak out
Internationalist case for leaving the EU still needs to be made, retired judge tells ‘brains for Brexit’ event.
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NewsEvicted? New housing court which could sideline solicitors
Government is looking at court and tribunal users' experiences, including how long it takes for cases to complete.
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NewsLeading firms boost cash piles by 75% in five years
Top 100's retained earnings amounted to £1.4bn last year, new figures reveal.
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NewsClaimant lawyers hail landmark asbestos risk ruling
Appeal court says case must be remitted to a judge for determination on liability.
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NewsBSB reins in price publishing plan under pressure from chambers
Proposals approved during meeting of bar regulator's board following consultation earlier this year.
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NewsMother faces £20,000 costs bill despite successfully challenging care order
Court of Appeal says local authorities cannot make up for legal aid funding deficiencies.
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NewsNew sentencing guidelines reflect seriousness of domestic abuse
Crown Prosecution Service says domestic abuse accounts for one in 10 crimes.