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Gender-critical barristers’ alarm at BSB equality rule reform
Two barristers with high-profile gender-critical views have expressed alarm at the Bar Standards Board’s proposed rewrite of its equality rules.
Public funding for justice “down by 22% since 2010”
Funding for justice has fallen by over 22% in real terms per person since 2010, even thought it represents “small change” in the public finances, a report has found.
Barristers set for positive duty to advance equality and diversity
Barristers will have a positive duty to act “in a way that advances equality, diversity and inclusion” under a shake-up of the equality rules launched by the Bar Standards Board.
Former conveyancer raises £850,000 for onboarding tool
A former conveyancer has raised almost £850,000 for a new onboarding tool, including a grant of £292,000 from Innovate UK, which went live in July.
CILEx Regulation pushes ahead with transparency for all legal services
Rule changes which would mean that law firms regulated by CILEx Regulation would be the first required to publish price and service information for all services have been put to the LSB.
30-year high in insolvencies boosts litigation funder
Listed insolvency litigation funder Manolete said it was enjoying “the most attractive trading conditions” since the business was formed in 2009 as it announced strong financial results.
Lawyers commit to no printing for City firm’s low-carbon service
A City law firm has asked its lawyers to e-sign an agreement not to print documents for a low-carbon service specially developed for the Government Legal Department.
Representative action “motivated by financial rewards” struck out
The High Court has struck out a prospective representative action on behalf of people who have suffered flight delays because it was more about the funder making money than consumer rights.
Law firm owner rebuked for practising without insurance
A solicitor who did not shut down his law firm properly, continuing to deal with client matters even though he was not insured, has been rebuked.
Appeal judges reject prisoner’s claim that lawyers failed him in court
The Court of Appeal has rejected a prisoner’s claim that his lawyers “failed to represent him properly” after convictions for grievous bodily harm.
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How to make work experience meaningful
When I had the pleasure of work experience, I made tea, collected lunch and mostly watched someone work. I didn’t bother with the last three days. I am not sure they noticed.
Lawyer burnout is not inevitable: what to do differently
Burnout is not simply an unavoidable cost of being a lawyer. Law firms cannot talk seriously about burnout without talking about how they design the work.
What the Equality Act adds to a housing claim
For those working across housing disrepair, there is a danger in viewing every case primarily through the condition of the property.
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