The Court of Appeal has lifted an order preventing Howard Donald of Take That being named as the claimant in an injunction against his former girlfriend.
Courts are becoming “increasingly intolerant” of companies over e-disclosure failings and are imposing hefty sanctions.
Senior paralegals are invited to apply to become judges of first-tier tribunals (in two roles: Fee Paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber, and Fee Paid Immigration Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, Immigration and Asylum Chamber).
UCL Laws has launched the Judicial Institute, the UK’s first research centre focusing on the judiciary. The Institute will look at how judges are appointed, how they reach decisions, the operation of the courts and the relationship between the judiciary and other social institutions and branches of government.
The need to promote social mobility and the likely demands of clients in 2010 will form part of a major review of legal education and training.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has appointed an external body to oversee its complaints-handling service
Government budget cuts and the over-supply of barristers looking for pupillages were key topics at this year’s Bar Council conference.
In-house lawyers can play a key role in generating revenue for their companies.
Landmark ruling increases protection for social housing tenants
Commercial firm strengthens real estate disputes team with associate hire
Firm appoints three directors to board
Six promoted to partner and one to legal director across UK and Ireland offices