News – Page 171
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NewsExceptional case funding scheme ‘inaccessible’, High Court told
Charity argues government’s safety net of providing legal aid ‘unfit for purpose’ as three-day hearing gets under way.
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NewsGovernment forges ahead with legal aid cuts
Tenders and second fee reduction to proceed as planned, Ministry of Justice announces.
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NewsTTIP hits another hurdle
European parliament postpones vote on controversial EU-US trade deal amid flurry of amendments.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency considers digital advice hotline
Duty solicitor call centre handles 800,000 cases a year, agency reveals.
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NewsChallenge to exceptional funding scheme goes to court
Charity argues that government’s safety net obstructs purpose of providing legal aid ‘to those who need it most’.
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NewsRolls Building considers specialist financial list
The ‘financial list’ would provide a specialist dispute resolution forum in competition with centres such as Dubai and Singapore.
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NewsFirms alarmed by visa levy
Immigration measures announced in the Queen’s speech have alarmed the City amid fears that increasing regulatory burdens could make it harder to hire overseas talent.
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NewsLibor claim added to Barclays swaps case
Bank is defending a £50m claim for losses linked to manipulation of the London interbank offered rate.
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NewsMoJ hit with further £249m of cuts
Ministry of Justice among the departments facing the deepest cuts after the chancellor pledged to find £3bn in savings this year.
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NewsLawyers urged to treat litigants in person ‘with courtesy’
Guidance issued by representative bodies also includes advice on dealing with McKenzie friends.
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NewsSolicitor jailed for aiding ‘cruel’ fraud scheme
Kent practitioner Dale Walker received almost £900,000 for his part in the eight-man operation.
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NewsDetainees ‘confused’ by legal aid cuts
Research by charity highlights impact of government reforms in immigration cases.
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NewsNo anti-father bias in family courts, research finds
Men and women have similar success rates when applying to get access to their children in family courts, according to a study of 200 cases.
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NewsLegal aid clawback powers come into force
Justice minister Shailesh Vara says measures are another step towards ‘fair and credible’ system.
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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.