Solicitors who provide legal aid services are among the worst paid in the public sector, according to a survey by The Guardian newspaper.
Chambers are being encouraged to become “Friends in Law”, a scheme launched by the Bar Pro Bono Unit and the Free Representation Unit this month to encourage sets of chambers to contribute to pro bono work.
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has published new details on liberalising legal services.
Greater use of computer-generated evidence has caused the number of expert witnesses in computer and information technology (IT) cases to soar by 49% in the last five years.
Louca v A German Judicial Authority, [2009] UKSC 4
Al Rawi and others v The Security Service and others [2009] EWHC 2959 (QB)
Solicitors & barristers allowed to form businesses, after extensive consulation
In-house lawyers admit to being foxed when it comes to handling data for litigation or regulatory purposes.
Maximum penalty for bribery increases from seven to 10 years’ imprisonment
The banks have won a surprise victory in their high profile legal battle over unauthorised overdraft charges.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC
A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers
Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones
Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team
Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn
Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team
Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event
Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need
Could the Labour government usher in a new era for digital assets, ask Keith Oliver, head of international, and Amalia Neenan FitzGerald, associate, Peters & Peters, in this week’s NLJ
An extra bit is being added to case citations to show the pecking order of the judges concerned. Former district judge Stephen Gold has the details, in his ‘Civil way’ column in this week’s NLJ
The Labour government’s position on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is not yet clear
