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OpinionProsecute in haste…
Regulation of lawyers is supposed to be fully independent. It doesn’t always appear that way.
NewsSRA's new boss pledges 'empathy' and transformation
In her first interview, Sarah Rapson says she would like the regulator to be 'more human', but accepts she has a turnaround job to do.
OpinionAnd then there were none
Not a single solicitor was appointed King’s Counsel in the latest annual round. What’s going on? I take a look at the statistics.
OpinionCostly defeats
Last month, a leading media lawyer said two tribunal setbacks should prompt the SRA to step back from its assault on SLAPPs. Now, it is three defeats for the regulator.
NewsProfits climb as ULaw adapts to 'fragmentation' of solicitor training
University of Law has nearly 4% of the undergraduate law market and is capitalising on the popularity of apprenticeships.
NewsIn depth: Kirsty Brimelow KC’s priorities as bar chair
A fairer allocation of briefs to women barristers is one of Kirsty Brimelow KC’s 12 priorities as bar chair. Protecting lawyers from abuse and intimidation is also high on her agenda.
NewsKing's Bench chief latest leading judge to announce retirement
Departure of three leadership judges in 2026 presents a challenge to the Judicial Appointments Commission.
OpinionIncome stream dammed
The government has revealed that it plans to cream off up to three-quarters of ‘unearned’ cash to help prop up our ailing justice system.
NewsMaster of the rolls announces retirement
Sir Geoffrey Vos, 70, is to retire on 31 October after five years in the role.
NewsOutrage grows over Lammy’s ’backdoor tax raid’ on solicitors
Controversial proposals to seize client account interest ’will result in law firms failing and place an unmanageable burden on SRA’ .
NewsSSB Law directors disqualified for dishonesty and recklessness
Multiple failures and deliberate policy decisions left clients of defunct Sheffield claims firm facing ruinous costs bills.
OpinionLast rites for more rights
As I predicted last week, David Lammy’s jury curbs turned out not to be quite as draconian as the draft plans leaked to The Times indicated they would be. An old political ruse was surely in play.
NewsSociety to research feasibility of independent defence union
Committee of inquiry issues recommendations on supporting solicitors subject to disciplinary proceedings.
NewsIn depth: 15 years after Holyrood sanctioned ABSs, will the Law Society finally bend?
A new campaign group aims to ‘unlock long-blocked reforms’ and push the Law Society of Scotland to finally change course on alternative business structures.
OpinionJuries out? Cynical expediency may be the best we can hope for
Few things unite the right-wing press and the soft-left liberal ‘elite’ it so despises. Curbing jury trials seems to be one of them.
NewsPeer review
An influential group of peers is the latest to call for compulsory ethical training for lawyers ‘throughout their career’.
NewsPayne Hicks Beach toasts record growth and profits
Venerable Lincoln’s Inn outfit whose partners include feared divorce lawyer Fiona Shackleton is growing rapidly amid a strategic overhaul.
NewsExclusive: Lawyers urge Lammy - and the Law Society - to defend solicitor who brought Hamas case
Open letter accuses lord chancellor and Society of a ‘shocking dereliction’ of their duty to defend the rule of law.
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News‘15 years of inertia’: Scottish firms unite to lobby for non-lawyer ownership
Holyrood approved the introduction of ABSs in 2010 - but the Law Society of Scotland has failed to act.
NewsFirms embroiled in HMRC tax dispute eye tribunal hearing
Issue arises over significant sums in interest on client money which firms have benefited from since rates began to rise in 2022.