News – Page 96
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NewsCosts judge finds 'good reason' to reduce hourly rates on assessment
Early test of the 'good reason' principle established by the Harrison case earlier this year.
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NewsCampaign group hails landmark victory on tribunal access
DWP restrictions on access to social security appeals system declared unlawful.
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NewsSupreme Court hands victory to E.ON in wind farm construction row
Court says Danish contractor should be liable for any remedial costs.
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NewsGordon Dadds shares climb on flotation day
Firm becomes second London firm to float on stock market.
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NewsAfghan child's plight exposes 'systemic failure' of immigration tribunal
Court judgment exposes failings of immigration tribunal.
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NewsGovernment urged to act quickly on tribunal fee repayment
A week after the Supreme Court ruling on employment tribunal fees, solicitors are still waiting for information on refunds.
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NewsPreserve Britain as 'legal hub', says CityUK
Report into legal and accounting services shows 23% of EU-based legal and accountancy workers are in the UK.
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NewsBLM confirms cut of 50 support staff roles
Insurance litigation firm held redundancy consultation earlier this year.
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NewsBurford eyes up more firms after agreeing 'eight-figure' funding deal
Litigation funder tight-lipped on exact scale of funding and how much of any proceeds it stands to make.
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NewsBaker McKenzie posts modest revenue and PPP growth
Firm hails record financial results despite ‘geo-political uncertainty’.
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NewsMisconduct concerns about barristers on the rise, report suggests
Despite an increase in the number of inquiries, Bar Standards Board says it is referring fewer cases to disciplinary tribunal.
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NewsLaw firm liable over 'mafia' property scheme
Giambrone told it is liable to compensate clients who lost money after investigation into Italian property.
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News'McKenzie students' have a role - but only under supervision, says professor
London South Bank University's Andy Unger concerned that Solicitors Qualifying Examination will not focus on the right skills.
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NewsSFO to investigate corruption allegations at British American Tobacco
Principal fraud buster continues drive to prove its worth following merger threat.
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NewsHigh Court rejects bid to prosecute Tony Blair
Court says application for judicial review has ‘no prospect of success’.
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NewsNeuberger urges government to support judges
Departing Supreme Court president says judiciary at risk if support not provided in ‘words and means’.
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NewsSRA to seek feedback on three-year strategy
Regulator says aims include increasing availability of information for consumers and making SQE a success.
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NewsCall for rethink on judges expressing opinions
Speaking out could help build public trust in the judiciary, former appeal judge says.
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NewsGovernment confirms Northumbria courts shake-up
Solicitors fear proposals will sound the death knell for Newcastle Magistrates’ Court.
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NewsTribunal fee abolition is bad news for judicial deployment plan
More than 200 employment tribunal judges were assigned to the immigration and asylum chamber following the drop in workload.