Law Society news, Author at Eldred Law

Jul

Judge right to award lying libel claimant £1 damages, appeal rules

July 27, 2023Law Society newsBlog

Self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor ‘attempted to obtain an advantage by deceiving the court’.

Jul

DDJ acted in ‘rude and aggressive manner’

July 26, 2023Law Society newsBlog

Judicial Conduct Investigations Office issues judge with formal advice for misconduct following two complaints.

Jul

SRA investigating after Mail’s covert sting on immigration lawyers

July 25, 2023Law Society newsBlog

Prime minister cites report as evidence of lawyers ‘propping up system of exploitation’.

Jul

MoJ confirms compulsory mediation for civil claims up to £10,000

July 25, 2023Law Society newsBlog

Government says mediation will be ‘fully integrated’ in litigation journey for small claims.

Jul

News focus: SQE causes market disruption and confusion

July 25, 2023Law Society newsBlog

A conference head this week that many aspiring solicitors who complete the new SQE are left unsure about what their next steps should be in order to pursue a career in law.

Jul

Profits down 2% as Linklaters takes Moscow hit

July 24, 2023Law Society newsBlog

Magic circle firm latest elite practice to announce flat or falling profits.

Jul

News focus: BBC presenter saga – a crisis that got out of control

July 24, 2023Law Society newsBlog

Libel, privacy, criminal and employment law issues jostled for prominence in the scandal that arose over the alleged behaviour of a BBC presenter. Lawyers assess the likely fallout from a crisis that spiralled out of control.

Jul