Author: admin

Michael Gove wants to tax City lawyers and use money for legal aid

Speculation that 1% levy on turnover of top 100 firms could be introduced

22 October 2015 11:43

Back to the Future’s end of lawyers prediction at least a century too early

England & Wales' 151,692 solicitors and barristers breathe sigh of relief

21 October 2015 18:00

Lord Neuberger: Top judges should visit non-traditional unis and encourage students to apply for training contracts

Exclusive: Head of Supreme Court wants to see judiciary out on campus but is against imposing diversity quotas

19 October 2015 09:58

DLA Piper silent on rumours that partner who described women as ‘gash’ is under investigation by the SRA

Firm's refusal to comment on matter gives credence to gossip

16 October 2015 11:00

18% of lawyers would quit their job to go on The Apprentice

Figure is down from 25% in 2011

15 October 2015 13:23

The best advocates are ‘simply born that way’, claims ex-Court of Appeal judge on his new blog

Third rate barristers can become second rate -- but not great, says Sir Henry Brooke

15 October 2015 09:31

A major law firm has been dramatically shut down by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

Move comes after Legal Aid Agency referred Blavo & Co to the police

14 October 2015 11:13

The law from 1835 that bans ‘hoverboards’

Police tweet reminder of section 72 of the Highway Act 1835 amid rise of new craze

13 October 2015 09:51