News – Page 89
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NewsOur legal services are 'GREAT', UK tells Singapore
Government campaign promotes England and Wales (and Edinburgh) as jurisdictions of choice.
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Court confusion adds to homelessness risk for vulnerable clients
Government says Lambeth County Court will temporarily stay open as a hearings-only centre.
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NewsLitigation funder eyes Asian market with $150m investment
Australia-based company to fund litigation in Asia, Australia, Canada and Europe.
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NewsConservatives: Scepticism over plea for no-fault divorce
Packed fringe meeting hears strong opinions on both sides of the argument.
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NewsAncient role of Inns of Court under threat from regulator
Bar Standards Board says it is seeking views on whether inns’ training responsibilities remain appropriate.
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NewsJudge criticises 'deeply disturbing' practices at defunct Asons
Controversial Bolton firm acted in case in which key documents were found to be forged.
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NewsBlackstone's v Archbold war breaks out again
Criminal Bar Association to ask for members' feedback before deciding on future action.
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NewsTory plan to sideline solicitors could stretch new housing court to 'breaking point'
'Streamlining' procedure could ’reduce dependence on legal representation’, communities secretary tells party conference.
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NewsEmpower prisoners to use the law, reform charity urges
Howard League for Penal Reform says throwing money at the problem is not enough.
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NewsConservatives: UK must reject ECJ jurisdiction during transition
Former justice minister tells party conference the issue will be used by EU officials as a bargaining chip.
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IP 'threats' law enters into force
Law aims to make it easier for advisers and IP owners to allege infringement.
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Top QCs set to escape price publishing regime
Bar regulator’s proposals go further than those of competition watchdog.
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NewsLord chancellor welcomes lord chief with a dash of Kipling
Welcoming speech stresses ancient rights ‘unnoticed as the breath we draw’.
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NewsAllen & Overy NQ pay tops £80,000
Magic circle firm confirms increases for trainees and newly qualifieds.
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NewsData law: don't expect a soft start, lawyers warned
General Data Protection Regulation will be enforced from day one, says information watchdog.
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NewsLitigant-in-person figures expose family courts crisis
Neither applicant nor respondent represented in 36% of disposals, Ministry of Justice figures show.
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NewsFour-day trial confirmed for media lawyer Lewis' fees battle
Arguments over counterclaims finally ended after High Court rejects latest application from firm.
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NewsFast translation: interpreter supplier hits performance target
Government figures also show a drop in complaints as thebigword settles into government contract.