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Axiom Ince accountants fined for negligence
‘Red flag’ was a ‘missed opportunity’ for the SRA, says campaigning lawyer Dan Neidle.
Disability rights solicitor struck off over hidden property assets
More time over appeal granted following ‘honest mistake’
Two thirds of lawyers using AI - though confidence lags
Ombudsman's case fee compromise eases solicitors' concerns
Lord chancellor grants herself veto on sentencing policy
CAT refuses claim ‘riven with potential conflicts’
Solicitor struck off for stealing £85,000 from vulnerable clients
ECHR withdrawal 'would not imperil Good Friday agreement'
Gateley adds IP boutique in £9m deal
Land Registry minds its language to help confused conveyancers
Reserve army: MoJ seeks dozens more DDJs post-Leveson
'Regressive restructuring' won't clear immigration backlog, lawyers warn
Lawbit directors appeal as creditor seeks to recover its money
PEP rockets at Thames Valley legal giant
Carter-Ruck partner wants alleged SLAPP prosecution thrown out
Anonymity order granted in landmark open justice case
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Solicitors need to take more seriously their duty to uphold open justice
In our adversarial system we increasingly have nobody advocating on behalf of the media in court.
Thank you, Lord Goddard
We would do well to recall a memorably sensible judgment from Lord Goddard, lord chief justice from 1946 to 1958.
Best of the blogs - 31 August 2025
Missed our blogs this week? Here’s our top five…
My legal life: Nicola Welchman, Bloomsbury Square Employment Law
Lawyer in the news: Richard Lewis, Hogan Lovells
Lawyer in the news: Shazia Yamin, Mishcon de Reya
My Legal Life: Shabnam Ali-Khan, Russell-Cooke
My legal life: Richard Tinkler, Wolsey Probate
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Roundtable: Coming forward - supporting profitability and growth
In seeking business success, law firms lean ever harder on functions that were traditionally ‘back office’ – and clients are noticing. Eduardo Reyes reports from the Gazette’s latest roundtable discussion, sponsored by Travelers.
Protecting Taylor Swift's Love Story from Bad Blood
Family lawyers say a well-crafted nuptial agreement sets clear foundations and protects both parties.
Hill Dickinson kicks off at Everton
New stadium hosts its first Premier League game on Sunday when the Toffees take on Brighton and Hove Albion.
Lawyers are definitely getting younger
Congratulations to Krishangi Meshram who has qualified as a solicitor at the age of 21 years and three months.
Memory lane
Embracing agile working and a Law Society president from Manchester: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.
In focus: D-day for new 'failure to prevent' offence
SFO will be keen to bring the first prosecution for the new offence, so that companies ‘feel the bite’.
Data page – August 2025
Obituary: Robert Bourns
One Bar, bar none?
How to unlock ADHD talent
Should juries be scrapped for complex fraud cases?
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All the latest news from Solicitors Regulation Authority
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SRA acts on concerns about law firm practices on high-volume claims
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SRA awards £360,000 for disadvantaged candidates to take SQE
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SRA and FCA warn law firms and claims management companies over poor practices in motor finance commission claims
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SRA appoints Sarah Rapson as new Chief Executive Officer
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Report shows small firms keen to adopt technology but barriers still exist
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First-tier complaints rule changes should help everyone improve
Firm hire: TV Edwards Solicitors appoints head of public law children
Firm hire: Licensing operations head joins Bermans
Firm hire: Perkins Coie recruits technology specialist as partner
Firm hire: Associate solicitor appointment at Mackrell LLP
Firm hire: Residential property specialist joins Blandy & Blandy
Firm hires: 21 team members join Gardner Leader across seven offices
Firm hire: Osbornes Law appoints medical negligence head
Firm hire: Bloomsbury Square Employment Law welcomes partner
Provocative essays that anticipated modern concerns about courtroom psychology
Hugo Münsterberg boldly critiques the justice system in 'On the Witness Stand', a series of essays published in 1908.
An enduring work on power and conflict
Far from glorifying conflict, 'The Art of War' by Sun Tzu champions strategy, restraint, preparation and timing - all qualities often underused in adversarial legal practice.
A system separated from the Daniel Blakes it is supposed to serve
James E Hurford reviews Nick O’Brien's 'Politics and Administrative Justice: Postliberalism, Street-Level Bureaucracy and the Reawakening of Democratic Citizenship'.
An office cat that was feline helpful
David Pickup reviews 'A Cat’s Lesson: Mr Perkins Goes to School'.
A curious corner of criminal law
James E Hurford reviews '100 Years of the Infanticide Act: Legacy, Impact and Future Directions'.
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