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NewsLegal aid firms take financial hit over 10p mileage discrepancy
HMRC increased mileage rate to 55p for first 10,000 business miles but Legal Aid Agency's allowance remains 45p.
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NewsJudge ends ‘litigation war’ against Mishcon de Reya
‘It is time that the underlying conspiracy theory is given its quietus,’ Mr Justice Cotter said.
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NewsPrivate equity buys in to second offshore firm
Specialist outfit that operates from 11 offices will continue to be led by existing management team.
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NewsStay refused in Mariana dam claim amid law firm tug of war
Pogust Goodhead hails ‘important win’ as rival legal teams vie for control of the litigation.
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News'Rushed' SQE candidates to answer fewer questions
Solicitors Regulation Authority responds to feedback by pruning multiple choice exam.
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NewsMagistrate sanctioned for referring to her status in private dispute
Office-holder alluded to her role 'in circumstances where it could be perceived as adding weight to her position'.
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NewsSolicitor denies insider dealing charges
Practitioner enters not guilty pleas as trial date fixed for 2028.
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NewsSmall firms call for no confidence motion on SRA board
Two groups now voicing open dissent at regulator's plans to split manager and compliance officer roles.
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NewsProblem-solving courts divert four in 10 from immediate jail time
Intensive supervision courts designed to cut reoffending by focusing on addictions that drive criminal behaviour.
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NewsMagistrate’s confrontational manner and lack of compassion lead to sanction
Judicial conduct investigators say magistrate offered ‘limited apologies’.
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NewsTrials listed for 2029 as employment tribunal backlog soars
Outstanding backlog of single cases has now reached 70,000 for the first time.
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NewsNHS AI tools could be repurposed to support jurors, committee told
Lords committee hears evidence from Her Honour Judge Kaly Kaul KC on juror support.
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NewsWoodville owes £300 million. It has £255,000.
Directors have 'yet to answer basic questions on the use of investor funds', administrators’ statement of proposals reveals
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NewsFirm ‘fighting for its reputation’ in appeal against court finding
Judgment was reserved by Lord Justice Phillips, Lord Justice Nugee, and Lady Justice Falk.
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NewsLocal government lawyers face 'period of uncertainty'
Housing secretary Angela Rayner wants to ensure local authority overhaul programme is robust and legally sound.
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NewsParliament offered chance to bring forward litigation funding regulation
Peers can debate involvement of Financial Conduct Authority as part of bill debates.
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NewsBooks were ‘beyond remedy’ at veteran solictor’s practice
Tribunal approves nine-month suspension for sole practitioner who kept handwritten, out-of-date records.
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NewsFormer employment judge was inappropriate toward female staff
‘The highly improper nature of the conduct’ meant removal would have been only appropriate sanction, JCIO finds.
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NewsParties at war in motor finance claims as accusations fly
Scheme currently suspended while tribunal deals with twin legal challenges.
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NewsRevealed: MPs jockeying to become next justice committee chief
Successful candidate will lead cross-party group of MPs tasked with holding the Ministry of Justice to account.