Ministerial responsibilities at the Ministry of Justice have been divided up.
Crown court cases are to be completed within 16 weeks in future, as part of a programme of reform initiated by court staff.
HIPs will be hindered by the failure to reform the local authority search market, says Mark Riddick
Law firms are being challenged by Justice Minister Bridget Prentice to publish their diversity figures, showing their commitment to opening up the profession to people from all backgrounds
Fixed rates have been set for medical agency fees and disbursements, following the withdrawal of the Wollard v Fowler appeal.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams
Private wealth and tax team welcomes cross-border specialist as consultant
Freeths—Michelle Kirkland Elias
International hospitality and leisure specialist joins corporate team as partner
Flint Bishop—Deborah Niven
Firm appoints head of intellectual property to drive northern growth
