Court of Appeal to hear key connecting-flight refund case
Lawyers hope for ‘definitive ruling on what has proven to be a vexed issue’.
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Solicitor peer expresses fears over victim surcharge increase
Lord Beecham says court process is turning into ‘production-line justice’.
Firm hails ‘clear message’ to defendants over interim costs
Ruling is believed to be first written judgment applying 2013 changes to costs rules.
Sharia review seeks experiences
Formal call for evidence for those who have used a sharia council in the past five years.
‘Gradual fall’ in number of legal aid providers
Latest government statistics show decline in civil and crime provider offices.
Former shadow attorney general sorry for failing to declare interest
Complaints made to Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards in relation to five parliamentary questions and five debates.
Lords sound legal privilege alarm over snooping bill
Protections needed on the face of the investigatory powers bill, QCs tell the government.
London firm reported to SRA after £17k email case settlement
Litigant had objected after personal emails were accessed by lawyers working on the other side.
Legal aid contributions decision to face judicial review
Court of Appeal urges ‘meaningful negotiations’ between parties in dispute over a capital contribution order.
Corporate Counsel Middle East Awards Corporate Team of the Year: Galadari
Legal Week Host Shereen Mitwalli (left); with partners Thanos Karvelis and Abdulla Ziad Galadari and senior associate Gerry Rogers; and awards judge Cherine Ghali, general counsel at Dubai Group