Law Society wants compensation for family legal aid firms
Appeal court extends protection for investment clients
In-house lawyers are celebrating victory in their long-running campaign to reduce the cost of their practising certificate fees
The Fawcett Society is seeking a judicial review of the government’s emergency budget for alleged failure to comply with equality laws
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is considering plans to cut its £9bn budget by £2bn, it emerged this week.
Demand for law firm services in the UK and US was largely flat for the second quarter of 2010 and rate growth was weak according to the latest findings from Hildebrandt Baker Robbins’ Peer Monitor Index (PMI).
Solicitors’ rules on confidentiality have been amended.
Self-employed workers and their partners are to gain maternity and pension benefits under EU legislation that came into force last week.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Hugh James—Phil Edwards
Serious injury teambolstered by high-profile partner hire
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Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe
Firm strengthens employment team with partner hire
DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr
Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London
