Toning down the theatrics: Barristers “less aggressive” in remote hearings
A significant number of expert witnesses who have been appeared in court remotely over the past 18 months say barristers have been “less aggressive” in their cross-examination.
Conveyancers introduce ‘polluter pays’ for cost of Legal Ombudsman
Licensed conveyancers who generate complaints referred to the Legal Ombudsman will have to shoulder more of its cost than those who do not, after the change won approval.
Solicitors must “redouble” pro bono efforts in face of increased inequality
Lawyers must “redouble” their efforts to provide pro bono legal advice because the pandemic had led to “increased inequality”, the London Solicitors Litigation Association has said.
Solicitor struck off for misleading client about settlement
A solicitor has been struck off after telling a client that her case was ongoing when it had actually settled and using some of the money to pay other clients damages they were not entitled to.
Civil justice system “in desperate need of modernisation”
The civil justice system and some areas of the law in England and Wales are “in desperate need of modernisation”, a report by the Social Market Foundation has found.
High Court refuses new medical evidence for ex-solicitor’s strike-off appeal
The High Court has rejected a solicitor’s bid to introduce new expert evidence about his mental state as part of his appeal against being struck off earlier this year.
Big firms join forces to improve BAME under-representation
Twenty one major commercial law firms have joined forces on a new initiative aimed at tackling the under-representation of Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups in the profession.
Hundreds of staff lose jobs as parts of PURE legal group enter administration
Eight companies in the PURE Business Group – whose tagline was ‘Changing the Legal Universe’ – went into administration yesterday, with more than 200 shocked staff losing their jobs as a result.
Law firm eyes up acquisitions after embracing employee ownership
The latest law firm to embrace employee ownership, West Midlands firm Talbots Law, is looking to buy other firms as part of its ambitious expansion plans.
Solicitor struck off for disabled badge dishonesty
A solicitor who used a disabled badge that did not belong to him nine times to park near his law firm has been struck off, just a couple of months after another was suspended for the same offence.
