‘House of brands’ group makes first non-legal acquisition
Ampa – the group that owns midlands law firm Shakespeare Martineau – has made its first non-legal services provider acquisition since unveiling its innovative ‘house of brands’ strategy last year.
EAT rejects paralegal’s appeal over discrimination claim despite tribunal error
An employment tribunal made a legal error when rejecting a paralegal’s disability discrimination claim but it was not enough to overturn the decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled.
BSB signals tougher approach to transparency rules compliance
Approaching one in 10 chambers admit failing to comply with the Bar Standards Board’s service and price transparency rules, with the regulator now set to toughen up its approach to enforcement.
MPs and peers urge 25% pay rise for legal aid lawyers
An independent review of legal aid by MPs and peers has called for a 25% pay rise for legal aid lawyers, publicly funded training grants and a return to the pre-LASPO position for early legal advice.
Metaverse “could help law firms with remote working”
The former boss of Linklaters has suggested that the ‘metaverse’, an online world where people communicate through virtual reality, could help law firms deal with the challenges of remote working.
High Court orders solicitor to hand over firm’s files to SRA
The High Court has ordered a high-profile solicitor to surrender her firm’s files after the Solicitors Regulation Authority closed it down but she refused to co-operate.
Legal sector “one of the worst” for workplace culture
The legal sector is “one of the worst across the board” for workplace culture, a report has found, with a substantial number saying a negative culture had damaged their mental health.
LiP who said he could not hear solicitor succeeds in judicial review
An elderly litigant in person who said he could not hear a local authority solicitor at a hearing relating to unpaid council tax has succeeded in his judicial review of the decision.
Young barristers aim to provide single platform for women at Bar
A junior and a pupil barrister have launched a website that aims to provide a single platform for women at the Bar, saying it was “a service that should have existed a decade ago”.
Solicitor fails in challenge to ruling over recruitment costs repayment
A solicitor ordered to repay her firm the cost of recruiting her after she left within a year has failed in a bid to have the decision reconsidered.
