Ministerial responsibilities at the Ministry of Justice have been divided up.
Crown court cases are to be completed within 16 weeks in future, as part of a programme of reform initiated by court staff.
HIPs will be hindered by the failure to reform the local authority search market, says Mark Riddick
Law firms are being challenged by Justice Minister Bridget Prentice to publish their diversity figures, showing their commitment to opening up the profession to people from all backgrounds
Fixed rates have been set for medical agency fees and disbursements, following the withdrawal of the Wollard v Fowler appeal.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Osbornes Law—Alex McMahon, Andrew Middlehurst & Harriet McMorrin
Homegrown hat-trick: Osbornes Law promotes three former trainees to partner
mfg Solicitors—Sarah Bradford
Partner arrival boosts law firm’s growing real estate team
Freeths—David Smith
Freeths secures major tax hire with appointment of David Smith
