The sky’s the limit
It’s a long way from her childhood ambition of stand-up comedy but Suzanne Liversidge is embarking on a monumental new leadership role at Kennedys, and plans to bring as many people as possible with her
12 October 2019
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Injured veterans to be denied access to justice
Government plans to block some injured armed forces personnel and veterans from the courts have been condemned as perverse by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).
11 October 2019
The cost of solicitors’ bills
There are opportunities for costs lawyers in challenging solicitors’ bills, but Claire Green says they are also the answer to the problem
2 October 2019
Judiciary explained with new online course
An online course designed to explain the workings and purpose of the modern judiciary to young people across England and Wales has been launched by judges.
2 October 2019
Court closures loom as justice system reforms falter
Seventy-seven courts in England and Wales will close over the next seven years as part of the HM Courts and Tribunal Service’s (HMCTS) modernisation project, a new National Audit Office (NAO) repor
13 September 2019
Law Commission confirms validity of electronic signatures
The Law Commission has confirmed that electronic signatures can be used to execute documents and are, in most cases, a viable alternative to handwritten ones.
12 September 2019
SRA consults on solicitor advocates
Changes to the assessment of solicitor advocates and qualifying requirements for undertaking advocacy in serious youth court cases have been proposed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
11 September 2019
Let’s be realistic
David Hodson OBE asks if it’s time for a John Cornwell-style code of practice for lawyers’ wellbeing in family justice
5 September 2019
How to beat endless court delays
Vanessa Asante encourages divorce lawyers to consider practical steps to avoid court delays
22 August 2019
Consortium launches no-win, no-fee commercial litigation
A consortium of high street law firms is extending PI-style ‘no-win, no-fee’ litigation to commercial clients.
14 August 2019
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