Monday 26 March 2012 by John Hyde from The Law Society Gazette The architect of the government’s civil justice reforms has admitted the ‘jury is still out’ on a third of his proposals for clinical negligence. Lord Justice Jackson said there had been little progress on three of the nine recommendations made when his report on [...]
Open Day at MMU School of Law Wednesday 16th November 3pm – 7pm Already working as a paralegal or legal secretary? Take control of the next step in your legal career. You are invited to come and meet staff and students from the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) and the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at this joint event. [...]
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The Association of Women Solicitors’ annual awards are now open for nominations; with a closing date of 18 July 2011. For full details please contact judith.mcdermott@lawsociety.org.uk (Further information at the bottom of thise page.) Do you know a great woman solicitor who’s excellence deserves to be recognised? Please pass on this message; as we welcome [...]
CYRIL GREEN died on the 5th January 2011 late of flat 16 Moor End Court Bury New Road, Salford Manchester M7 3PA. Would anyone knowing of a will, please contact Lewis Hymanson Small LLP (quoting ref HSB.EKC. 211220)
Top 10 Tips for Health and Well-being at Work 1. Are you sitting comfortably? – correct posture at work is vital. Sitting incorrectly can cause neck and back injuries and can cause headaches. Your monitor should be directly in front of you and your keyboard should be within easy reach. You should be sitting [...]
Please see the documents below for a full update from the Court: Defence Statement Protocol Amended 5 April 2011 Robing Room Protocols List 2011
Ken Clarke announces major overhaul of civil justice system. 7th april – manchester law society costs conference will discuss and debate the issues arising and their potential effect with a panel of experts. Book now – places are limited.
Legal Executive of the Year – Stuart Cartwright, JMW LLP Trainee of the Year – Gemma Harris, Pannone LLP Associate of the Year – David McGuirk, Eversheds LLP Pro Bono/Community Initiative – Marcus Jamieson-Pond, Addleshaw Goddard Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year – Ben Taylor, Glaisyers LLP In House Lawyer of the Year – David [...]
ALLOCATION OF CASES TO LEVELS OF JUDICIARY Under paragraph 14.1 of Practice Direction 2B, the following arrangements have been made by me in Manchester in relation to case management and interim applications. Upon allocation to track, claims in the categories of case set out below will be assigned to one of the [...]
