Solution to improve workload issues is to increase the judiciary
New measures to improve procedures for handling mesothelioma and other disease compensation claims have come into effect.
A campaign to reduce the burden on solicitors of the money laundering regulations has taken a major step forward, according to the Law Society.
A county court judge’s exercise of discretion in deciding a sensitive relocation case cannot be interfered with unless there is a “sufficient error of law” in the balancing exercise, the Court of Appeal has held.
The much-anticipated draft handbook–which is intended to guide solicitors through the new regulatory regime–has been published online by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Cries of “divorce tourism” have followed the award of £2.8m to a Russian divorcee after the breakdown of her 18-month marriage.
Some 65% of law schools in England and Wales surveyed for the LawWorks Student Pro Bono Report are engaged in pro bono activity—an increase of more than 40% since similar research was conducted in 2006.
The Tribunals Service is coping with the demands of an increased workload – despite increased demand
The new Family Procedure Rules 2010 came into force this week (6 April)
Law Society stats show there were 150,128 solicitors on the Roll at the end of last summer
Commercial and technology team in Cambridge strengthened by partner hire
Hampshire firm appoints head of new family department
Firm strengthens securities practice with partner return