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SRA chair 'sorry' for regulatory failures as search begins for successor
Anna Bradley flags departure after seven years of huge change - and turmoil.
In-house lawyers shifting toward strategic leadership role
Jobs saved as City firm acquired as it enters administration
Former partner at City firm loses employment appeal
Energy-to-tech investor Octopus bolsters legal business
Legal support cash helps seven in 10 vulnerable clients avoid court
Ex-solicitor loses bid to return seven years after strike-off
Barrister fined over 'secret collusion' allegation loses appeal
MPs told Windrush compensation requires funded legal support
Televised broadcasting from courts set for major extension
Pinsents refers itself to SRA over AI failures
Bullying law firm owner allowed to stay in practice despite 40 proven allegations
In depth: LeO names errant firms in fresh batch of complaints decisions
'Abusive' libel case shows need for SLAPP law, say campaigners
In depth: 'Once-in-a-generation' reform of youth justice system
Pay review body says not enough 'outstanding' judges being appointed
Solicitor who made antisemitic tweets allowed to continue in practice
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Administrative Court hears arguments in latest episode of long-running epic Merricks v Mastercard.
Memory lane
EU court referrals, a solicitor in cabinet, PI trial juries and rights of audience: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.
In-house lawyers shifting toward strategic leadership role
General counsel say leadership expectations have accelerated but the working structure has not changed.
Serious Fraud Office: To catch a thief
New director can build on Ephgrave’s legacy
We need to talk about diversity on the bench
Lessons of the failed Kneecap prosecution
E-scooters, regulatory stasis and insurance
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All the latest news from Solicitors Regulation Authority
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SRA begins formal process to hire new Board Chair
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New data reveals significant rise in reports and investigations
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SRA seeks feedback on reforms as Business Plan published
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SRA consults on proposals to strengthen continuing competence requirements
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Reports find SQE to be robust with improvements made
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Update on support for clients of PM Law
Firm hire: Insurance disputes partner joins Norton Rose Fulbright
Firm promotion: Residential property lawyer joins Ellisons partnership
Firm hire: Irwin Mitchell welcomes agricultural and rural property specialist
Firm hires: Family lawyer duo join Hedges Law
Firm hire: Kuits Solicitors strengthens intellectual property team
Firm hire: Real estate and construction energy lawyer joins Winckworth Sherwood
Firm hire: Farrer & Co appoints senior counsel
Firm hire: Irwin Mitchell strengthens military team
Immaculate study on the pitfalls of service
Lee Wall reviews 'Service in Civil Proceedings: Law and Practice'.
Coming to terms with past horrors
Michael Smith reviews 'Race and Transitional Justice'.
Treading carefully around the 'landmines'
David Glass reviews 'Contract Hazards: Lawyers and Their Landmines'.
Parenthood: raising the bar
Zoë Chapman reviews 'Baby at the Bar: Navigating life as a barrister after becoming a parent'.
Watching brief as technology clashes with rights
David Pickup reviews 'Artificial Intelligence and Public Law'.
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