News – Page 52
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NewsModern slavery charges rise by 27% - CPS
However report shows number of convictions only marginally up on last year, and down on 2015/16.
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NewsEU court rules against school in photo copyright case
CJEU clarifies that permission must be sought again if re-publishing photograph.
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NewsLitigation funders back twin 'truck cartel' claims
National firm Weightmans, as well barrister sets Matrix Chambers and Kings Chambers, say they have set up one of the largest claims in UK legal history – an ‘opt-out’ class action dispute over alleged anti-competitive behaviour by European truck manufacturers. Claimant UK Trucks Claim (UKTC) has issued proceedings at the ...
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NewsInternational firm claims 50% of senior appointees now women
Gowling announces fruits of initiatives to address lack of female representation at top of the firm.
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NewsExcluded defendant given chance to contest £75k damages
Appeal judges say there is no reason to preclude defendant from making submissions on quantum.
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NewsHigh Court hosts new mega-money Russian dispute
Latest Rolls Building case centres on Russian fishing company Norebo Group, with jurisdiction again called in to question.
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NewsSolicitors shouldn't go cap in hand to judges for QC status - Law Society
Chancery Lane and Bar Council respond to consultation on improving QC appointments process.
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NewsCosts blow for tardy defendant with 'worse than hopeless' case
Court rules claimant ‘virtually succeeded’ with Part 36 offer accepted 15 months later.
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NewsLawyers warned to uphold 'duty of candour' in court
Law Society reminds solicitors after government was found to have misled court in child refugee row.
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NewsVW action prompts new call for 'opt-out' group claims
More than a million motorists could miss out on compensation, Slater and Gordon claims.
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NewsClifford Chance to hire 'tech trainees'
Magic circle firm is seeking applicants to join a special training contract with a focus on law tech.
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NewsSuper-exam provider revealed - but costs still unknown
US-headquartered education giant Kaplan will develop and run the SQE, regulator announces.
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NewsPlans to tackle ‘monster’ disclosure levels approved
Pilot scheme replacing ‘standard disclosure’ will run at the Business and Property Courts from next year.
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NewsHuge spike in SFO money laundering reports
FoI request reveals major increase in reports filed with office.
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NewsJudge criticises ‘generally unhelpful’ firm over application in VW case
Your Lawyers had applied to extend the time for serving a claim form in group action over diesel emissions scandal.
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NewsSRA rejects calls to discipline City firm over South African 'corruption'
Labour peer had called for Hogan Lovells to have its authorisation withdrawn and for partners to be sanctioned.
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NewsOne year on: 80% of tribunal refunds unpaid
Latest statistics from Ministry of Justice show government still has many millions to pay.
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NewsCity giant creates new diversity, inclusion and wellbeing role
New hire Julie Thomas charged with attracting and retaining diverse employees.
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NewsAsk the public if they want to Skype the judge - Munby
Departing family courts chief says a 'holistic' view should be taken on court closures.
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NewsReferral fee contract made no claims promises, court rules
Personal injury firm had tried to sue intermediary for £4m breach of an obligation.