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NewsSearch for next Supreme Court president begins
A selection commision has been set up and applications are now open to find Lord Reed’s replacement.
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NewsConveyancers should contact clients - 'even if there are no updates'
Legal ombudsman keen to address 18% jump in complaints related to residential conveyancing.
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NewsCosts success for Banksy over 'unreasonable' libel claim
‘Proceedings were deployed to exert pressure relying upon Banksy’s well-known concern to preserve his anonymity,’ judge finds.
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NewsSpring mergers: Weightmans buys two firms while arch.law adds team
Annual trend of mergers announcements at the start of April continues.
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NewsSolicitor suspended over court order breaches
Swiss lawyer made complaints about his client's conduct to security and intelligence organisations and offered to retract them if the client paid his fees.
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NewsBarristers push for government to keep its promise over specialist rape courts
Bar chair calls for 'focus on measures that have a direct impact on delays experienced by vulnerable witnesses'.
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NewsClaims firms unbowed despite FCA threat to consumers going to court
Lawyers say official compensation scheme is a ‘complete failure’ and do not rule out group claims.
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NewsLawtech programme wins three-year extension
Competitive process to award £4.5 million in new funding will be launched in due course, MoJ says.
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NewsRelief, recognition and clarity: Legal executives welcome Mazur reversal
Ruling had threatened to sideline staff and deny vulnerable clients access to justice.
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NewsAs you were: Court upholds CILEX appeal on conduct of litigation
Today’s ruling overturns the judgment of Mr Justice Sheldon which sent shock waves through the profession.
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NewsCILEX hails 'historic victory', as Law Society welcomes clarification
'Profession can now operate effectively, maintaining high standards and consumer confidence whilst opening up legal services.'
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NewsMazur FAQs: What was the case, who is affected and why does it matter?
The Court of Appeal is to rule in Mazur this morning.
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NewsJudgment Day: Court of Appeal to rule in Mazur this morning
Legal profession waits with baited breath for vital ruling from Court of Appeal.
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NewsSolicitor with 22 years' experience found dishonest over deed shortcut
Kent practitioner who signed a document knowing she had not witnessed it is suspended for six months.
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NewsGo to law and you’re out of our scheme, FCA tells motor finance claimants
Financial Conduct Authority tightens eligibility rules for people mis-sold motor finance between 2007 and 2024.
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NewsCivil legal aid providers given 'greater flexibility' on how to carry out work
Contract requirements to have permanent office locations open for certain periods during the week are to be removed.
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NewsCosts judge refuses detailed assessment of £174,000 invoices
Bills previously described as 'ludicrous' could not be subject of a detailed assessment under the Solicitors Act 1974.
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NewsJudge orders naming of barrister who cited AI-faked cases
Lawyer opposed 'character assassination', saying identification would put her at risk of harm.