Vos heralds end of physical trials in vision of online justice
A leading judge has heralded the end of the traditional court hearing for commercial disputes, where lawyers for parties sit simultaneously in a physical court room, in all but exceptional cases.
New chair of Legal Services Board named 14 months after last one left
The Legal Services Board finally has a permanent chair after Dr Helen Phillips was given an unprecedented five-year term, while the Law Society finally has a permanent CEO.
Latest legal PLC says PI reforms will be good for business
The newest legal business to list on the stock exchange saw its shares rise 7.5% on admission yesterday as it predicted that it would benefit from the government’s proposed personal injury reforms.
Ban for law firm event executive who kept raffle prizes for herself
An events executive at a well-known London law firm who kept raffle prizes for herself has been banned from working in the profession.
Trio of leading law firms facing ‘conspiracy’ claim win security for costs order
Three leading law firms being sued for unlawful means conspiracy have been awarded a multi-million pound security for costs order.
Law Society censure “shows that LSB governance rules work”
The Legal Services Board’s public censure of the Law Society last month is evidence that its rules on regulatory independence do not need tightening, the Bar Council has argued.
Former hedge fund manager invests in law firm to challenge status quo
A former hedge fund boss who wants a better service for those needing family law services is backing a multi-disciplinary law firm aimed at high net-worth individuals and family offices.
“We need to bring judicial bullying into the open,” says Bar Council chair
There needs to be a culture of awareness and openness about bullying by judges, the chairman of the Bar Council has said.
History as women become majority of solicitors – but still lag badly at partner level
Women have become the majority of practising solicitors for the first time, but men are still twice as likely to be partners, according to new figures.
SRA’s insurance reforms “piling too much risk on consumers”
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s plans to reform professional indemnity insurance and the compensation fund put too much risk on consumers without any commensurate benefit, a watchdog has warned.
