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Firms to face new demands to raze 'wall of silence' on complaints
LSB says there needs to be ‘step-change improvement’ in complaint handling to ensure firms deal with them effectively, efficiently and fairly.
Leigh Day denies negligence over healthcare claim
Justice secretary expects ‘prompt’ action on Post Office lawyers
Limitation period set to remain in child sexual abuse claims
SC’s liability judgment a ‘get out of jail free card for company directors’
Restrictions imposed on legal assistant over missing client funds
US firm raids rival for hires to mark UK entry
Junior lawyers threaten to escalate SQE results fiasco to LSB
Firm takes profit hit to pay £4.5m in staff bonuses
'Operation Early Dawn': lawyers fear emergency measure could cause court chaos
Costs judge questions law firm’s £2.5m bill in family dispute
Court's ultimatum to medical agency: Explain your fees or we'll slash them
Post Office lawyer worried that openness would risk adverse publicity
Ban for barrister who failed to pay £300k debt
Solicitor who charged dishonest Grade A rate is struck off
'Weekends ruined': Ditch Friday deadlines and reduce stress all round, say litigators
In depth: Post Office Inquiry - profession braces itself for more uncomfortable revelations
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Bar watchdog should have let sleeping lawyer lie
Judges get a quiet word, while an unfortunate barrister was exposed to public ridicule.
Fall-out for law students at campus protests
Blanket bans on students who have participated in protests is not right. Each case should be considered on its merits.
Should litigation funders still be worried?
The Civil Justice Council is carrying out a review of litigation funding, which will set out clear recommendations for change.
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Double indemnity
Greater choice is driving a more competitive PII renewal round. Eduardo Reyes reports from the latest Gazette roundtable discussion.
‘Thank you for saving my life’
Not all meetings between lawyers and defendants are as cordial.
Nest in peace
HMCTS is celebrating the return of a mating pair of peregrine falcons.
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Paperwork
We salute one lawyer’s attempt to explain the plight of the county court through a classic movie comparison.
Law Rocks the 100 Club once more
Global fundraising initiative gears up for 15th anniversary extravaganza.
In depth: Post Office Inquiry shocks even the cynical
Two former general counsel and a head of legal appeared at the Post Office Horizon Inquiry last week. What was revealed shocked even the cynical – and there is a lot more to come yet.
Opening the door
Golden rule in commercial mediation
The power of ‘sorry’
Climate change now a human rights issue
Access to justice – a commercial perspective
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All the latest news from Solicitors Regulation Authority
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Warning to law firms working on financial compensation claims
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SRA finds firms are aware of SLAPP issues, but need to be clearer when instructing third parties
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SRA starts search for new Board Chair
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Year two review of SQE shows continued improvements
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SRA consults on potential regulation of CILEX students and paralegals
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SRA wants views on suite of support for in-house solicitors
Firm hire and promotion: Davis Blank Furniss appoints solicitor and partner
Firm hire: Property litigation partner returns to Trowers & Hamlins
Firm hire: Senior associate joins Arc Pensions Law
Firm hire: Employment law specialist joins Wilkin Chapman
Firm hires: Devonshires strengthens real estates team with partner appointments
Firm hire: Dispute resolution partner joins Blandy & Blandy
Contentious probate specialist retires after 27 years at mfg Solicitors
Firm hire: Bridge McFarland welcomes commercial property partner
Sister in law: Fighting for justice in a system designed by men
by Harriet Wistrich.
Law at the Movies: Turning Legal Doctrine into Art
by Stanley Fish.
Women Who Kill, Criminal Law and Domestic Abuse
by Rachel M. McPherson.
LLP and Partnership Law: A legal and practical guide
by Jeremy Callman, Corinne Staves, Elspeth Berry and Naomi Winston.
Minority Shareholders: Law, Practice and Procedure (7th edition)
by Victor Joffe KC, David Drake, Giles Richardson KC, Daniel Lightman KC, Timothy Collingwood KC, Thomas Elias and Zahler Bryan.
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