News – Page 32
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NewsIt's official: government ends divorce 'blame game'
Justice secretary David Gauke says he has listened to the overwhelming calls for reform.
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NewsLawyers are second most stressed professionals, research claims
Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester are the most stressed cities.
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NewsWebsites in contempt of court could face UK ban
White paper proposes new body to control 'online harm' - with powers to block foreign websites.
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NewsEight women in 34-strong A&O partner promotion round
Magic circle firm promotes 14 in the City and 34 globally.
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NewsSFO chief attacks ‘blanket of privilege’ tactics
Lisa Osofsky says waiving legal professional privilege an 'indicator' of cooperation.
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NewsInternational rights groups condemn Brunei over sharia announcement
New penal laws will revive death penalty, including for adultery and homosexual acts between consenting adults.
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NewsFive former Ince offices join listed acquirer
Acquisition will add around £23m to firm’s annual revenue.
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NewsFake barrister pursuing ‘dream career’ jailed after working in chambers for months
Scott Willey passed off practising certificate as his own and obtained a legal aid account.
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NewsAvoid ‘mission creep’ of BSB and Bar Council overlap, regulator urged
Bar Council and Bar Standards Board have ’obvious areas’ where work is overlapping.
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NewsJudge asks: Why treat lack of integrity more leniently than dishonesty?
High Court judgment raises issue of why loss of integrity is not penalised as seriously at Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
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NewsMoJ proposes fixed costs on most claims worth up to £100k
Consultation begins today which could have far-reaching financial consequences across the profession.
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NewsInns of Court dinner tradition will continue, bar pledge confirms
Memorandum of Understanding recognises ‘vital role’ of Inns of Court.
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NewsLASPO review a 'missed opportunity', says former justice minister
Lord Bach says very little of what his access to justice commission proposed has been taken on board.
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NewsNew probate fee fiasco as MoJ runs out of time
Government concedes Brexit turmoil is putting approval process on hold.
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NewsENRC targets SFO in £70m 'privilege breach' claim
Mining group claim is latest in long running saga.
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NewsCourt asked to resolve confusion over Inheritance Act claims
Judge criticised 'standstill’ agreements which allowed lawyers to go beyond time limits.
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NewsLying GP expert should have been jailed like solicitor, says appeal court
Insurance company appealed on basis doctor’s suspended sentence was too lenient.
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NewsJailed paedophile barrister removed from profession
John Guess was a former lawyer for the Welsh government.
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NewsClaimant solicitors secure £150k interim costs for unfinished dispute
Court rules it a ‘virtual certainty’ that claimants will secure costs, despite quantum not known for three years.