Welcome to Law News UK the all encompassing legal online community! Not only
do we provide legal updates, firm news and
legal tools but any member of this site will receive exclusive discounts
on legal resources. Membership
is free simply fill in this
brief form. If you are a member of a law firm with news or wish to contribute
a legal update video to our library please
contact us. Legal students, we invite you to contribute articles or peruse
our training section. If you have any feedback please
contact us.
We have had a tumultuous start as an online community. Hundreds of you have registered
and hits are increasing every day. We hope that the unique combination of legal
news and case law has been a draw to many of you that have given positive feedback.
In a short space of time there have been a few feathers added to our cap such as;
an exclusive interview with the
Chairman of the Bar and a deal to provide Swarbrick's human rights and employment
cases (coming soon) for our members. We have also teamed up with charity 'Amicus'
who provide advocates and assistance to those in America fighting the death penalty,
please see video
please see video
If your firm has a job you would like to add for free please
email us the details or if you have a training course you would like to
highlight please email us.
Charles Price, Editor
Law News UK
If you would like to contribute please Contact us.
SRA attracts opprobrium over minimum wage for Trainees
Last Updated: 18/05/2012 09:05:06
LAWnewsUK reported yesterday that the SRA supported NMW for Trainee Solicitors. The comments on Linkedin and Twitter are red hot as The SRA receives a volley.
Duty Solicitor Lists for July 2012 to January 2012
Last Updated: 18/05/2012 08:52:22
The Duty Solicitor membership lists for July 2012 to January 2012 have been published by the Legal Services Commission today and are available for their website...
Is The Criminal Bar Moribund?
Last Updated: 18/05/2012 08:46:46
According to reports, the head of the Criminal Bar Association is to raise the spectre of strike action by criminal barristers across England and Wales in protest at cuts in fees and legal aid reforms but has the horse already bolted?
LAWnewsUK news bulletin archive
Last Updated: 17/05/2012 17:29:33
Newswire - May 17 - Trainees to get Minimum Wage
Newswire - April 16 - Important Age Discrimination Judgment here
The latest newswire - April 11 - Survey reveals worst firms to promote trainees into partners here
HSBC accepts all Law Society CQS solicitors to conveyancing panel
Last Updated: 17/05/2012 09:41:17
The Law Society and HSBC announced today an agreement whereby HSBC will amend its conveyancing approach to enable all solicitors accredited with the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) home-buying quality mark to act for HSBC as well as its mortgage customers.
Trowers & Hamlins awarded international accolade
Last Updated: 17/05/2012 09:37:39
Law firm Trowers & Hamlins has been awarded the Law Society of England & Wales’ Lexcel legal quality mark across all of its international offices. The firm is the first to gain the award in the Middle East.
24 yr old released in miscarriage of justice
Last Updated: 17/05/2012 09:25:22
David Hannon QC for the Crown refused to opposes an appeal where police were deemed to have witheld evidence.
SRA wants minimum wage for trainees
Last Updated: 16/05/2012 21:54:39
The SRA have opted for legal minimum of the legal national minimum wage of £6.08 per hour for trainee solicitors putting them on a par with shelf stackers and toilet cleaners.
Government warns against its own employment reform proposal
Last Updated: 15/05/2012 09:22:16
The Department for Business Inovation and Skills has produced a report which suggests that Government plans for 'compensated no fault dismissal' may be detrimental to the economy.
Employment Appeals Tribunal orders Clydes must face whistleblowing case
Last Updated: 14/05/2012 21:18:01
Bates van Winkelhof an equity partner, the day after she reported the alleged wrongdoing to money-laundering officers, was dismissed by AKO Law and Clydes. Judge Peter Clark brushed aside juristictional objections and referred to the Employment Tribunal for a full hearing.
The impact of the LSA on HR
Last Updated: 13/05/2012 17:34:46
Changing legislation in the legal sector, namely the establishment of the Legal Services Act, is bringing about new challenges for law firms and an even greater need to focus on the effective management of their most important asset – their people by Dee Caporali of Access, one of the UK's leading providers of HR software solutions...
Research reveals legal practice growth
Last Updated: 12/05/2012 14:09:39
The LMS annual Financial Benchmarking Survey, sponsored by Lloyds TSB Commercial, shows that practice fee income increased by 1 per cent in 2011, as practices continue to climb out of the hit from the recession. In 2009, firms saw a 6.5 per cent drop in fee income. However te number of support staff per fee earner has dropped.
Comment on reform of defamation law
Last Updated: 10/05/2012 08:36:15
One of the announcements in the Queen's announcement is a reform of defamation law. Media lawyer Patrick Charnley at global law firm Bird & Bird tells LNUK that he welcomes the change:
Mother found negligent for using a booster seat
Last Updated: 27/04/2012 07:16:21
A mother has been held to be negligent in using a booster child seat to restrain her child on a car journey instead of a child seat. As the injuries sustained by the child in a car accident would have been largely avoided if the child seat had been used.
3rd Six pupillage vacancies
Last Updated: 26/04/2012 06:41:20
The Bar Council have placed 3 new 3rd six pupillage vacancies on its website. - all London I am afraid...
Charles Taylor verdict today
Last Updated: 26/04/2012 06:33:27
International judges are due to give a verdict in the war crimes trial of former Liberian leader Charles Taylor.
Supreme Court backs Homer in Important age discrimination judgment
Last Updated: 25/04/2012 11:27:12
HR Departments may scramble to alter their policies on promotion in light of this judgment. This case concerns the scope of indirect discrimination on the ground of age. It was heard alongside the case of Seldon v Clarkson Wright and Jakes [2012] UKSC 16 which concerned the scope for justification of direct discrimination on the ground of age. The Supreme Court has agreed with arguments on behalf of Mr Homer The question was whether it was reasonably necessary to demand that candidates should posess a law degree in order to achieve the legitimate aims of the scheme to deny the benefit of promotion to people in his position.
Tweeters who named Ched Evan's victim face police investigation
Last Updated: 25/04/2012 09:04:10
Police plan to make arrests as part of an investigation into the naming on Twitter of a 19-year-old woman raped by Sheffield United footballer Ched Evans, and have launched an investigation into Sky News after it broadcast her name in a report.
British Safety Council’s manifesto for safer and healthier workplaces launched at House of Commons
Last Updated: 25/04/2012 08:55:12
Health and safety generates polarised views. Some see health and safety regulation as key to preventing injury and ill health; others see it as a burden on business, driving risk aversion and undermining our collective sense of responsibility. Over the past year health and safety regulation has been under scrutiny from the government and the press have frequently highlighted misapplication of these regulations.
Suspects right to legal advice secured following Law Society intervention
Last Updated: 25/04/2012 08:46:49
The Law Society has welcomed an assurance from the Home Office that police should make it clear to any suspect who speaks voluntarily to the police, that free legal advice is available to him or her at any place, and not just at a police station.
Hogan Lovells Appoints New Board Members
Last Updated: 25/04/2012 08:44:44
Hogan Lovells has elected three new partners to its Board. Emily Reid assumes the role of London board member, Helen Trilling assumes the role of Washington, D.C. member, and Craig Hoover retains his role as an 'At Large' member.
Travel firm STA sued successfully for first time
Last Updated: 23/04/2012 12:55:10
International travel firm fails to live up to famous Price Match Guarantee and pays out to claimant for first time.
Firm offers cash inducement to attract PI punters
Last Updated: 23/04/2012 12:52:13
National law firm GT LAW is offering a £1500 cash advance for accident victims who make a personal injury claim.
Chinese meet British firm in effort to reform its IP system
Last Updated: 23/04/2012 12:48:42
A senior delegation of officials from China’s State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) arrived in Edinburgh this morning to meet with senior partners at Marks & Clerk, the international firm of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys.
Law Society calls for LSB to reject “costly burden” on Compensation Fund
Last Updated: 23/04/2012 12:15:08
The Law Society says the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) decision to burden the Compensation Fund with professional indemnity insurance (PII) cover for uninsured firms should be rejected by the Legal Services Board.
Will writing to be regulated after 'unacceptable service' finding
Last Updated: 23/04/2012 12:12:25
It has today been announced that writing a will is to be regulated for the first time, after the legal regulator found some lawyers were offering “unacceptable service for customers”. This development has been welcomed by law firms including, Paula James of law firm Thomas Eggar LLP and IPS Chief Executive, Ian Watson.
Rumpole clip for Friday
Last Updated: 20/04/2012 09:43:45
This 14 minute Radio clip - Richard 'Sackbutt' - The first meal of the day was held in 'semi silence' Rumpole's wife would talk 'whilst he remained silent.'
Fascinating speech from Michael Todd QC
Last Updated: 20/04/2012 09:35:41
The Bar Council have attached a treasure trove of speeches on tp their website the first being Michael Todd QC's speech in the Cayman islands on Ethics and the Rule of Law. He broaches subjects such as the 'cab rank rule' and the ethical duties of a Barrister.
Law Society to pilot compliance reference initiative
Last Updated: 20/04/2012 09:27:49
Law Society chief executive Desmond Hudson yesterday announced the launch of a pilot initiative to enable Compliance Officers for Legal Practice (COLPs) to submit enquiries to the Law Society, which, with the aid of a group of practitioners, will provide advice on major compliance problems.
How your firm can bid for Olympic contracts
Last Updated: 19/04/2012 10:32:49
An exclusive ‘Bidding for Olympic Contracts’ event at 7 Bedford Row Chambers is limited to the first 70 Partners Club Members.
Next >>