Quinn ruling protects privileged information
The Law Society has launched studies into potential qualifications for paralegals and extra support for solicitor-advocates.
A “disproportionate” number of referrals to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) involve black and minority ethnic (BME) solicitors.
Legal regulators are adopting a tougher stance on firms who have failed to secure professional indemnity insurance. A new strategy towards solicitors’ firms in the assigned risks pool, which provides indemnity for firms who fail to obtain it on the open market, has been approved by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
The government is upping its Bribery Act awareness campaign.
Internationally qualified lawyers and lawyers qualified in the UK seeking admission as solicitors
The Law Commissions of England and Wales and Scotland have launched a joint consultation into the safety risks of level crossings
Lord Judge, the Lord Chief Justice, raised concerns about finance and delays in the courts in a speech this week.
Section 44 stopped in its tracks by court ruling
A third of barristers want to join new business structures within the next five years but the vast majority want the Bar to remain independent.
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