News – Page 63
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NewsCourt finds no good reason for another look at claimant's budget
Judge finds individually ‘unreasonable’ items become reasonable if overall budget is within limits.
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NewsHale: The world is not always as barristers see it
Supreme Court president tells junior lawyers something should be done to ensure more solicitors become judges.
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NewsJudge-led parole mechanism could spare victims 'onerous step'
Justice secretary David Gauke says the government must take a balanced approach to addressing shortcomings.
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NewsBoth sides claim victory in surveillance law challenge
Home Office ordered to amend part of 'snoopers charter' - but says it was doing so anyway.
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NewsLeveson: Do we want Premier League or a non-league criminal justice system?
Sir Brian Leveson says criminal practice must be attractive career option for practitioners.
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NewsHigh Court declares coroner 'cab rank' policy unlawful
Adath Yisroel Burial Society complained over Mary Hassell’s refusal to prioritise burials.
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NewsJudge slams 'game-playing' immigration lawyers and refers three firms to SRA
High Court issues new guidance designed to remind solicitors of their responsibilities.
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NewsAmber Rudd: Windrush helpline callers don't need lawyers
Immigration specialists unhappy with home secretary's advice in light of her department's track record.
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NewsProfession facing talent drain as mental health problems surge
Proportion of trainees reporting mental health problems has doubled, annual survey shows.
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NewsUK gives the go-ahead to Euro patent court
Intellectual property office confirms future relationship will be ‘subject to negotiation’.
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NewsGovernment backtracks on legal aid fee debate
Leader of the House announces motion will be considered by parliament on 8 May.
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NewsGroup action takes shape against university strike
Third party funded claim alleging breach of contract could lead to £500 payouts, firm tells students.
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NewsAppeal court rules fixed costs apply to claim outside protocol
Judge upholds exemption on multiple defendants but says claimant’s conduct can affect costs outcome.
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NewsMoJ chips in £152,000 to judicial diversity drive
Applicants from under-represented groups - including solicitors - will receive additional targeted support.
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NewsEmployment tribunals face 'months' of delay, lawyers claim
Employment Lawyers Associaiton writes to president of the employment tribunals over ‘intense strain’.
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NewsVirtual assistant and machine learning head to A&O
Magic circle firm’s tech incubator welcomes second cohort of start-ups.
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NewsDigitising divorce applications could save 13,000 hours of court staff time
HM Courts & Tribunals Service family modernisation chief says divorce should not be determined by the ability to copy text.
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NewsMishcon de Reya acquires litigation boutique
Team from Davis & Co will join Mishcon’s dispute resolution practice.
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NewsCourt of Appeal judge McFarlane appointed next family president
Sir Andrew McFarlane will succeed Sir James Munby, who retires on 27 July.
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NewsSpeaker condemns 'unhealthy' failure to allow MPs legal aid fee debate
Opposition claims proposals prompting barristers’ boycott could have fallen had they been properly scrutinised.