Bill of rights will eliminate ‘trivial’ claims – Faulks
Former justice minister says whole school of lawyers has been brought up in a rights culture.
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MoJ ‘spending millions’ to cope with LiPs
Statistics published this week showed unrepresented parties reaching record levels at the family courts.
IPO hints at extension of design infringement laws
IP crime report says reported instances of infringement have fallen.
Action against solicitors ‘regrettable’, says judge
Kingsley Napley did not cause ‘stress and inconvenience’ in row over Ramadan Guney’s fortune.
Witness statements ‘more concerned with the weather’ – DJ
District judge spells out biggest improvement solicitors can make in litigation.
IT success stories show online court can work – Briggs
Lord Justice Briggs says recent examples of IT in the courts – the Crown court digital case system and Rolls Building e-filing – show what can be achieved.
LSB softens ‘prescriptive’ diversity approach
Consultation paper says some regulators have moved past 2011 guidance.
Legal aid safety net applications soar
Legal Aid Agency granted just over half of the 424 applications for exceptional case funding received between April and June.
'Solicitor' warned over ‘meritless’ claim against two barristers
High Court judge refuses permission to refer barristers to bar regulator.
Fare-dodging barrister disbarred
Peter Barnett skipped fares for more than two years.