David Lammy and Lady Chief Justice Sue Carr are launching a new board to recruit more minority ethnic and working-class solicitors into the judiciary. The initiative aims to address criticisms of bias and improve representation, though some groups question the effectiveness of the process.
Solicitors report being overwhelmed with last-minute section 21 no-fault eviction requests before the Renters' Rights Act comes into force in England on Friday. The legislation, described as the biggest change to renting in a generation, bans no-fault evictions, limits rent increases to once a year, and abolishes fixed-term tenancies. Law firm Thackray Williams reports a fourfold increase in section 21 instructions compared to last year, with landlords racing to evict before the deadline.
Hong Kong's Law Society has ordered the immediate closure of Raymond Lam & Associates amid investigation into 'crash-for-cash' scams. The council found prima facie evidence of dishonest acts and accounting violations. Robertsons firm appointed to handle the closure. A disciplinary tribunal referral is possible.
