John McKenna, partner at Merseyside law firm Paul Crowley & Co, says that proposed government cuts to legal aid funding, will have a “massive effect on people who rely on legal aid”. There are real concerns among legal professionals that in many cases, clients may choose not to pursue a case or decide to represent [...]
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Law society advises those with solicitor jobs over representation issue
The Law Society has suggested that professionals with solicitor jobs should not be punished for mistakes made by crown courts. Yesterday (March 31st 2011), it announced that the Ministry of Justice had been in touch with the organisation over the issue of incorrectly sanctioned representation orders. Under new rulings, courts are only allowed to grant [...]
Alterations to the civil justice system could affect those with solicitor jobs
Proposed changes to the way fees are paid to professionals with solicitor jobs who are handling civil cases are to be outlined by justice secretary Kenneth Clarke. Mr Clarke will address the House of Commons and lay out potential alterations to the “no win, no fee” system that many solicitors use. Under the new proposals, [...]
Family Justice Review welcomed by the Bar Council
The Bar Council, which represents barristers with legal jobs in England and Wales, has hailed the release of a report into the effects of legal aid cuts on family justice. A panel headed by David Norgrove has published its Family Justice Review and has called on the government not to apply proposed alterations to the [...]
Liverpool lawyers ‘delighted by award nomination’
Professionals with legal jobs at Liverpool-based David Phillips and Partners (DPP) have spoken of their delight after being nominated for an award. The firm has been put forward for the Criminal Law gong in the Liverpool Law Society’s Legal Awards. Practices from across the Merseyside area will appear at the ceremony in the city centre [...]
How will paternity ruling affect those with legal jobs?
An imminent alteration to the UK employment law regarding paternity leave could have an impact on those with legal jobs. From April 3rd 2011, fathers will be entitled to take up to six months of leave in order to care for their new-born baby. However, a study by uSwitch has suggested that around 41 per [...]
Solicitor jobs could be affected by ‘Tesco law’ changes
Professionals who are on the lookout for solicitor jobs could find the whole shape of the industry changing due to the introduction of “Tesco law”. This is the name given to the overhaul in the legal sector, whereby banks and retailers will be able to offer law services from October 2011. In a bid to [...]
Mace & Jones solicitors advise firms on Royal Wedding
Companies that are harbouring concerns over staff shortages due to the Royal Wedding have been offered guidance by professionals with solicitor jobs. Partners at north-west-based Mace & Jones have told business leaders to scrutinise the terms in employees’ contracts to determine whether staff are eligible to have the day off. Since the marriage of Prince [...]
Organisation bids to get clerk positions recognised as legal jobs
The Institute of Barristers’ Clerks (IBC) has called for the profession to become widely recognised as a legal job. Bosses at the IBC have urged the Bar Standards Board (BSB) to regulate clerks in order to maintain high standards and help the position become accredited as an official job in law, the Lawyer reports. Now, [...]
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