Bar regulator drops plan for controversial new equality duty
The Bar Standards Board has ditched its controversial proposal to require barristers to “act in a way that advances equality, diversity and inclusion”.
Government to restrict funding for solicitor apprenticeships
The government is to restrict funding for Level 7 apprenticeships, like the solicitor offering, to those aged between 16 and 21, it has announced.
Land Registry to publish law firms’ “avoidable” requisition rates
HM Land Registry is to publish data this autumn showing the number of avoidable requisitions it has to raise with every conveyancing firm.
Restraint order for businessman over continued pursuit of law firms
The High Court has issued an extended civil restraint order against a businessman who has “refused to accept” that his failed £55m claim against two law firms is at an end.
Government “working at pace” on further NDA restrictions
The government is “working at pace” on further restrictions on the use of non-disclosure agreements, a minister has told the House of Lords.
Fee-share law firms continue to attract hundreds of new recruits
Two fee-share law firms have topped the table for hiring lawyers ahead of big traditional firms, as the model continues to attract new recruits in large numbers.
‘TikTok’ lawyer faces money laundering charges
A high-profile Birmingham solicitor, dubbed the ‘TikTok lawyer’ for his activity on the social media network, has been charged with money laundering offences.
In-house barrister elected Bar vice-chair for first time
The first woman barrister at the Crown Prosecution Service to take silk, and only the fourth person at the CPS overall, has been elected as vice-chair of the Bar Council.
Mahmood downgrades recommended 4.75% pay rise for judiciary
The Lord Chancellor yesterday rejected the recommended pay rise for judges – but they will still receive more than the government told the Senior Salaries Review Body it could afford.
Merricks funder: £23m profit on £46m investment “not reasonable”
The litigation funder in the Mastercard collective action has hit out at the CAT’s decision to allow it a £23m profit on its seven-year, £46m investment in the case.
