News – Page 37
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NewsLaw hopefuls fear revealing mental health issues to employers
Survey reveals graduates believe they may be overlooked for a role if they cite mental health concerns.
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NewsUK named in Council of Europe sharia warning
Rulings of unofficial councils clearly discriminate against women in divorce and inheritance cases, Parliamentary Assembly states.
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NewsDentons takes over from Norton Rose in Venezuela
Firm’s opening of new office follows exit of Norton Rose Fulbright.
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NewsReinstate minimum salary, legal aid lawyers urge SRA
Young Legal Aid Lawyers says its research consistently reveals low pay is main barrier for prospective trainees.
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NewsLinklaters reveals BAME pay gap
Firm’s latest gender pay report also shows pay according to ethnic group.
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NewsEconomic crime reform ‘grinds to halt’
Ministry of Justice dragging feet two years after consultation - as Lords report on Bribery Act looms.
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NewsDomestic abuse bill to ban family court cross-examination
Landmark measure will also introduce the first statutory definition of domestic abuse to include economic abuse.
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NewsRestrictive covenants under spotlight at Supreme Court
Employment case could have implications for contracts in partnership model.
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NewsBar Council to open membership to chambers
New offering will allow clerks and managers to benefit from representative body’s training and events.
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NewsSolicitor ‘no longer needed’: MoJ rolls out online probate service
System has its place - but only for administering simple estates, solicitors warn.
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NewsDefendants not obliged to get early evidence from third parties, rules CoA
Judge says parties should devote their energy and resources to getting on with the action.
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NewsKPMG latest 'Big Four' firm to expand legal offering
New associate law firm to open in Hong Kong, followed by one in Shanghai.
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NewsFirms step up no-deal preparations after Brexit vote
Default option is that the UK leaves the EU on 29 March, with or without a deal, legal specialists warn.
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NewsBrexit: deadlock means new vote or no deal, says Society
Chancery Lane repeats warning in wake of House of Commons Brexit vote.
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NewsHerbert Smith Freehills brings Alternative Legal Services hub to US
New office in New York will focus on eDiscovery, international firm says.
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NewsBrexit: Bar says 'door now open' to other options
Norway or Canada-type agreement could now be possible, barristers’ profession says.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency faces High Court showdown over protection orders
Civil liberties group has been granted permission to challenge the lack of legal aid to challenge public space protection orders.
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NewsJudge who locked up claimant for contempt 'misused power'
Court of Appeal says county court judge failed to take the ‘measured approach’ that was required.
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NewsFighting ‘genericide’: trade mark owners handed new powers
Brand owners can request clarification in dictionaries.
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NewsPanama Papers solicitor fined £45,000
Khalid Mohammed Sharif failed to do background checks on two politically exposed persons.