Latest Legal News

Articles

Inquests | 27 September 1991

In 1991, SJ called for an overhaul of the inquest process and the role of coroners' juries

Judicial review lawyer hits back at Theresa May's 'inflammatory' Brexit comments

Prime minister's speech increases the heat in debate that 'turns on simple legal and constitutional principles', says Edwin Coe's senior partner

Failing light

The seasons may change, but statistics showing a decline in legal aid claims, the failure of mediation assessments, and rising numbers of unrepresented litigants tell the same sad story, writes John van der Luit-Drummond

High Court refuses legal challenge to G4S helpline contract

Judge recognised 'serious public concerns' about G4S' record raised by 'respected organisations'

Fare-dodging barrister disbarred

Dishonest conduct is incompatible with membership of the Bar, says BSB

Top 10 firms lag behind mid-sized peers for gender balance

Smaller firms better able to retain and promote women lawyers to partnership

Family disputes over inheritance reach record high

Complexity of modern families, Ilott, and rising property values fuel claims, suggests lawyer

Defence solicitors concerned by 28-day bail limit

New restriction 'so short' police will be reluctant to grant bail at all, predicts Hodge Jones & Allen partner