Libel law is expensive and imposes disproportionate restrictions on free speech, according to a report by charities, Index on Censorship and English PEN.
Consumers of legal services prefer well-known brand names, such as banks and retailers, yet six out of 10 cannot name a single law firm.
Barristers should stop calling themselves a “referral profession”, Anthony Spaeight QC controversially told delegates at the annual Bar Conference in London last week.
Eversheds and manufacturing giant Tyco have agreed to extend their groundbreaking “sole provider” agreement for a further two years.
Economic pressure leads to cut in product development & “borrowing” of competitor designs
Protection from discrimination may be afforded to certain, genuine beliefs
Care proceedings and contact and residence cases are to be published online for the first time, in a pilot scheme in Leeds and Cardiff.
A protective costs order is not available in private litigation, the Court of Appeal has ruled
Unmarried couples could receive the same rights on intestacy as spouses, if they have had a child together or have lived together continuously for more than five years.
A nurse who was struck off the register for filming the neglect of elderly patients for an expose on Panorama, has won her fight for reinstatement at the high court.
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