Criminal bar reassured over disciplinary proceedings risk Hundreds of barristers expected to participate in first court walkout next week over government's legal aid reforms.... Phil Shiner charged with fraud over Iraqi civilians claims Former human rights lawyer, 65, due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday.... Court rejects claim that instructions of counsel create conflict But costs judge does penalise firm for running up costs in most expensive part of the country.... SRA reveals number of open SLAPPs investigations Regulator has written to all firms named in parliament as having facilitated drawn-out litigation.... Women lawyers pessimistic about pay equality Fresh analysis of law firm data suggests it could take several more decades to close gender pay gap.... Commission probes law on remotely driven cars Technology to enable a driver to control a vehicle remotely exists - but is legally problematic.... Gateley director banned for accepting £2,500 ‘gift’ Partner insisted he thought he was entitled to receive the payment from property developer client.... Kennedys posts record global revenue International firm records 8% increase in overall turnover - but UK growth slows.... Top Indian judge hails court’s constitutional role Judiciary 'has constantly tried to align itself with the vision of a more just society,' says incoming chief justice.... Silks accuse LCJ of 'intimidating' lawyers over court walkouts QCs say independent office of lord chief justice risks being seen as doing job of a partisan enforcer for the government.... SRA delves once again into race disparity in investigations Since 2007, the regulator has held three independent reviews to make sure decisions are free from bias.... Mishcon awarded interim £1.9m after ‘negligence’ win London firm fought off £65m claim over collapse of multi-million pound property development deal....
