Exam plan delayed after 100 ‘wholly negative’ reactions
Regulator says it received more than 250 responses to consultation on its proposed solicitors qualifying exam.
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Employment tribunal cases withdrawn over ‘off-putting’ fees
Claimants are required to pay separate fees to issue their claim and have it heard.
‘Deadline slips’ for clinical negligence fixed fees
Personal injury lawyers welcome apparent acknowledgement that 1 October start date is not achievable.
High Court dismisses solicitor’s SDT challenge
Robert Stuart Franklin Scott, who was struck off, contested tribunal’s finding that he acted without integrity.
MoJ set to impose 34% divorce fee hike next Monday
The Ministry of Justice confirmed that divorce fees will rise to £550 from 21 March, subject to parliamentary approval.
Wi-Fi providers not liable when users infringe copyright – top EU lawyer
Coffee shop owners can breathe a sigh of relief after indication that they would not be held liable for copyright infringements by third parties.
Budget 2016: criminal justice powers for Greater Manchester
Role of police and crime commissioner to be merged with that of mayor.
Budget 2016: higher stamp duty rates confirmed
Large investors will not escape new levy on additional properties.
ICO warning over personal data breaches
EU General Data Protection Regulation will introduce breach notification duty for companies.
Legal services in rural Wales ‘could die out’
Low Commission proposes second tier of specialist support to ensure adequate long-term provision.