Criminal defence not a ‘viable career’ says flash poll
A survey from the Law Society has found that junior lawyers do not see criminal defence as a long-term career. Only one in five of 139…
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Property dispute resolution and the end of Section 21
It seems that the Conservative party is having a major rethink over some of its original manifesto pledges and that property law is one area that’s in line…
Legal aid action escalation could start as soon as June 20
The threat to escalate disruptive action over criminal legal aid could start immediately after results of a second ballot are announced on June 20. Since April…
Scam alerts: Emails have misused the name Attwells Solicitors LLP
Emails have been sent out which falsely claim to be from 'Attwells Solicitors LLP'. The email address 'justin.howlett@atwellsolicitors.co.uk' has been used to warn people regarding unpaid…
Clinical negligence review is “at best far fetched, at worst disingenuous”
A plan to shake up the NHS compensation scheme risks seeing patients losing their right to properly rebuild their lives after falling victim to poor care,…
Divorce and the Menopause
An article by Rebecca Massam, Warners Solicitors. As the drive towards greater societal enlightenment about the menopause gains more traction, the discussion around the challenges that…
Met police faces legal action for handling of Downing Street parties
The Met police faces legal action over the way it handled allegations of the prime minister breaching lockdown rules. It comes following Sue Gray's report criticism…
Higgs achieves six-figure settlement after motorcycle accident
Major trauma experts at leading law firm Higgs LLP have achieved a six-figure settlement for a client who suffered serious injuries following a motorcycle accident. The…
Criminal Bar steps up criminal legal aid fight
The Criminal Bar Association is prepared to escalate further action over criminal legal aid. Since April 11, hundreds of barristers agreed on a 'no returns' policy.…
Lightfoots Solicitors win the Oxfordshire Prestige Award for the second year in a row
Lightfoots Solicitors, the award winning Thame law firm, are proud to announce that they have won the ‘Solicitors of the Year’ award at the Oxfordshire Prestige…
SRA boosts maximum financial penalty to £25,000
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is set to increase financial penalties up to £25,000 on law firms and solicitors falling short of professional standards. Fixed penalties will…
RDP Law bolsters Dispute Resolution teams
RDP Law based in Newport, welcomes two new additions to its Dispute Resolution team - Sarah Porter as a partner and new head, and Liz O’Connor…
Dorset trial for family legal proceedings
A trial has been started by The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (known as Cafcass) in a bid to improve procedures involving parents’…
BonelliErede assists Golar in the Snam tender for the sale of an LNG Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) for the Sardinia Project
BonelliErede, with a team comprising Giuseppe Manzo (partner and member of the Energy & Ecological Transition Focus Team), Alessandro Rosi (senior counsel) and Elena Perera, Giulia…
Respected Kidderminster property solicitor retires
A popular Kidderminster Solicitor has retired after successfully advising thousands of clients on property sales and purchases over a four-decade career. Residential property and conveyancing expert…
Sidley Austin’s five-year deal will transform young lives
Global firm Sidley Austin is transforming young lives with its new five-year deal. The firm is set to invest £500,000 over five years to help the…
92% of lawyers have experienced stress or burnout because of their job, with more than a 25% experiencing it daily.
London, UK – Thursday, 19 May 2022 – Legatics, developers of the leading legal transaction management platform, today announced the findings of a new survey conducted…
Make Henley Shine Gets Backing from Local Organisations & Town Council
Leander, Phyllis Court and Blandy & Blandy support the 10 year capital arts project The Make Henley Shine project to light up Henley bridge is being…
Family Law Attorney Gives Advice on What to Avoid When Hiring a Divorce Lawyer in New Bestseller
Raiford Dalton Palmer lists the kinds of legal counsel who waste time and money Longtime Chicago-area family law attorney Raiford Dalton Palmer says in his new bestselling…
Charter aims to improve media access in courts
A new agreement has been created to allow journalists better help and information when reporting trials and hearings. The document, created by the Media Lawyers Association…
More support for rape victims in crown court
New measures mean that victims of rape and sexual assault will be spared cross-examination in court. The aim of the new scheme, which is already successful…
THE push towards more remote and hybrid forms of working is likely to see commercial property landlords becoming “more flexible” in deals they offer tenants
Property Solicitor Paul Davies, from Harper James, says many tenants are already demanding greater flexibility in their lease-arrangements. And Mr Davies believes those demands will only…
Merger negotiation ends for major London firms
Seddons and Lawrence Stephens have called off their merger that had been set to complete in October. The deal planned to see the Portman Square and…
Browne Jacobson appoints new head of Manchester professional indemnity team
Browne Jacobson’s Financial & Professional Risks Group has appointed Jason Nash, one of the country’s leading professional negligence lawyers, to head up its new professional indemnity…
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