The Weekly Update - 3rd February 2023
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
A new pilot scheme seeks to introduce much greater transparency in the family courts. Link.
A boost for barrister fees will ensure many more victims of sexual violence are able to pre-record evidence ahead of trial. Link.
An independent statutory inquiry into the Omagh bombing was announced. Link.
A LawCare study showed that lawyers are increasingly worried about their prospects. Link.
The Investigatory Powers Tribunal found “serious failings” by MI5 as they unlawfully retained data. Link.
It was announced that Lord Kitchin will step down from the Supreme Court this year. Link.
A report examined the struggling legal sector IPO market. Link.
One of the biggest difficulties hampering the growth of law firms has been found to be recruitment. Link.
Womble Bond Dickinson and BDB Pitmans have called off merger talks. Link.
RBG Holdings, a group that owns multiple law firms, has fired its chief executive. Link.