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NewsSRA to be probed over SSB collapse
Legal Services Board broadens scope of inquiry into failure of Axiom Ince.
NewsExclusive: UK Lawyers for Israel issues fresh riposte over call for sanctions
Six former Supreme Court justices have weighed into the legal argument, three on each side.
NewsExclusive – former SC justices and Court of Appeal judges rebut UK Lawyers for Israel critique
Group, which includes three former Supreme Court justices, issues detailed defence of its call for sanctions.
NewsEmployment lawyers condemn ‘irrational’ fees plan
'The inference could be drawn that the real aim of these proposals is to deter claims,' says the Employment Lawyers Association.
NewsLegislation pledged to prevent abuse of NDAs
Reforms will clarify that information relating to alleged criminal conduct can be disclosed to lawyers and the police.
NewsLifeline for Assange as High Court demands 'assurances' on extradition
US has three weeks to to comply with High Court ruling, which could lead to final decision in May.
NewsLaw Society rules out sale of president’s residence
Number 60 Carey Street, near the body’s headquarters, will be redeveloped as a 'heritage asset'.
NewsBurford hails 'record year' as income surges
CEO describes 2023 as ‘extraordinary’, after listed litigation funder reports a near-2,000% rise in net income.
NewsBudget: Cash for dispute resolution - but MoJ spending cut by £500m
Overall verdict: government ‘not facing up to challenges plaguing the justice system’.
NewsBudget: legal profession sets out wish-list
Law Society says chancellor should seize opportunity to unleash growth in legal sector.
NewsNominations open for Legal Heroes 2024
Law Society initiative celebrates solicitors who go out of their way to help others.
NewsIn focus: 24 things for solicitors to look out for in 2024
21st Century Justice, legal aid SOS, in-house scrutiny, law reform and group actions.
NewsOkoro on list of solicitor honours
Former general counsel at World Bank receives OBE for services to diversity in international finance.
NewsKing’s speech: legislation on criminal sentencing and leasehold reform
No real surprises among the 21 measures announced for parliament next year.
NewsLaw Society mulls sale of president’s official residence
60 Carey Street was purchased by the Society nearly a century ago.
NewsNew Law Society president vows to boost regions
Nick Emmerson has taken over from Lubna Shuja as president of the Law Society of England and Wales.
NewsSolicitor fined over 'derogatory and puerile' remarks to another lawyer
SRA found the solicitor’s conduct was serious and ‘had the potential to cause harm’.
NewsIrwin Mitchell CEO Andrew Tucker dies
Firm pays tribute to ‘hugely respected’ leader, who joined in 1985.
News'Steady year' for Charles Russell Speechlys despite 'significant headwinds'
PEP flat as income grows sharply outside the UK.
NewsAnother ‘record’ year for Herbert Smith Freehills
Income climbed 8% in 2022/23, but profits were flat.