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High Court confirms three fresh inquests in Gosport War Memorial Hospital case

The inquests will take place into the deaths of Arthur Denis Brian Cunningham, Gladys Mabel Richards and Robert Wilson who all died at Gosport War Memorial Hospital in Hampshire in 1998

Quicker payments for criminal legal aid solicitors after frustrating delays

Struggling criminal legal aid solicitors will be paid more quickly for their work in police stations when someone is released on police bail

Slater Heelis celebrates 250 years in style with Hotel Gotham event

Leading law firm, Slater Heelis, hosted a stylish anniversary event at Manchester's Hotel Gotham to celebrate 250 years of business

Key Updates to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct

On 8 June 2023, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”) agreed key revisions to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (the “Guidelines”) which will have an important impact on corporate sustainability, particularly in relation to businesses' human rights and environmental responsibilitiesThe update has been written by Francois Holmey and Amber Courtier who are members of Carter-Ruck's International team.

Protect Children from Budget Cuts or Face Legal Action

Children's Law Centre issues pre-action letter to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Northern Ireland Office and the Department of Finance

Industry-Leading Legal Benchmarking Survey from ACC and Major, Lindsey & Africa Shows that Median Total Legal Spend Increased, Driven Mostly by Larger Companies

The ACC Survey's comprehensive benchmarking data allows law department leaders to better understand current financial and operational performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.

Permission granted for court challenge over government’s ‘irrational’ criminal legal aid decision

The High Court has granted the Law Society permission to bring a judicial review challenge against the government The application for permission was made after the government failed to increase criminal defence solicitors' legal aid rates by the bare minimum 15%, as recommended by Lord Bellamy's independent review on criminal legal aid.

SRA proposed budget increase could impact firms

The Solicitors Regulation Authority's (SRA) 2023-2024 business plan and budget consultation proposes a 12% budget increase, which could impact firms who are already facing inflationary pressures, the Law Society of England and Wales said today