News – Page 55
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NewsBevan Brittan and Clyde add to strong reporting round
Clyde & Co profit rises 10% while Bevan Brittan surplus climbs 23%.
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Libyan fraud judgment a 'step forward' in global corruption fight
A fund management company has today secured victory in a four-year legal fight against its former chief executive, who was accused of receiving bribes totalling around £18m from a Libyan sovereign wealth fund and using them to bankroll a lavish lifestyle. In FMCP v Marino & Others, Frederic Marino had ...
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Appeal against trimmed hourly rates in clin neg case fails
Claimant had appealed the decision of Master Nagalingam that their costs for fighting £20m case were too high.
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Costs judge applies 'wider criteria' in proportionality dispute
Student’s costs are preserved after court rules it would be wrong for her to pay.
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NewsMacfarlanes posts PEP of £1.7m as Mills & Reeve boosts staff bonus pot
Strong year for Macfarlanes and Mills & Reeve sees staff bonuses increase.
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NewsNo more sip tests? ID card pilot to help jump the court queue
Test scheme expected to be rolled out next month for solicitors and barristers entering court buildings.
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NewsCourt finds abuse of process did not affect limitation period
Guidance from Court of Appeal now required, says Mr Justice Andrews.
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NewsDamages in landmark trolling case for woman harassed for 12 years
Paul Curran created websites and social media accounts to harass Lindsey Goldrick Dean.
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NewsPay defence practitioners earlier to improve disclosure - attorney general
Jeremy Wright MP QC tells Commons justice select committee that the process should be frontloaded as part of a culture change.
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NewsInsurer demands 'more backing' to battle dishonest claims
Ruling of fundamental dishonesty made only after case was appealed in the High Court.
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NewsLitigant found in contempt for emailing lawyer during cross-examination
Judge concluded trial would no longer be fair after it emerged claimant contacted third party.
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NewsExpanded sentencing guidance on coercion and 'revenge porn'
Sentencing Council says guideline reflects the intimate and intrusive nature of intimidatory offences.
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NewsLegal profession ‘dismayed’ by privilege ruling, Court of Appeal hears
English legal system is ‘out on a limb’ with current interpretation of privilege, says QC for Law Society.
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NewsDublin lays down Brexit marker with derivatives agreement
Ireland will become the largest common law jurisdiction in EU following UK withdrawal.
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NewsCourt of Appeal ruling prompts Japanese knotweed warning
Law firm says it has hundreds of cases against public bodies and new home builders.
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NewsClifford Chance hails record year as PEP soars to £1.6m
Partnership profit up 13% while profit per equity partner rises 16%.
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NewsAppeal court asked to consider 'narrow' privilege judgment
Ruling in Three Rivers No 5 has been misinterpreted, Court of Appeal hears as ENRC hearing opens.
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NewsTribunals urged to collect data on dishonest immigration practitioners
Human rights organisation Justice highlights 'extreme' example where a solicitor lied to a client about the fee.
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NewsProfessional services sector draws up Brexit wish-list
Letter to prime minister stresses importance of mutual recognition of qualifications and judgments.