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2022-06-28T15:00:00+01:00By John Hyde

High Court hears opening submissions in a committal application by grocery giant Ocado.

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Law Society to shut Brussels office after 31 years
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Litigation funder jointly liable for indemnity costs, court rules
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2022-06-27T11:19:00+01:00By John Hyde
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2022-06-27T10:52:00+01:00
Law Society appoints new CEO
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On the picket line: Raab condemns strike as barristers down tools
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2022-06-26T20:21:00+01:00By Michael Cross13 comments
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Setting the record straight on barristers' pay
By Monidipa Fouzder3 comments
The public would be alarmed to know how much legal aid lawyers actually earn.
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