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NewsExclusive: UK Lawyers for Israel issues fresh riposte over call for sanctions
Six former Supreme Court justices have weighed into the legal argument, three on each side.
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NewsExclusive – former SC justices and Court of Appeal judges rebut UK Lawyers for Israel critique
Group, which includes three former Supreme Court justices, issues detailed defence of its call for sanctions.
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NewsEmployment lawyers condemn ‘irrational’ fees plan
'The inference could be drawn that the real aim of these proposals is to deter claims,' says the Employment Lawyers Association.
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NewsLegislation pledged to prevent abuse of NDAs
Reforms will clarify that information relating to alleged criminal conduct can be disclosed to lawyers and the police.
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NewsLifeline for Assange as High Court demands 'assurances' on extradition
US has three weeks to to comply with High Court ruling, which could lead to final decision in May.
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NewsLaw Society rules out sale of president’s residence
Number 60 Carey Street, near the body’s headquarters, will be redeveloped as a 'heritage asset'.
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NewsBurford hails 'record year' as income surges
CEO describes 2023 as ‘extraordinary’, after listed litigation funder reports a near-2,000% rise in net income.
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NewsBudget: Cash for dispute resolution - but MoJ spending cut by £500m
Overall verdict: government ‘not facing up to challenges plaguing the justice system’.
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NewsBudget: legal profession sets out wish-list
Law Society says chancellor should seize opportunity to unleash growth in legal sector.
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NewsNominations open for Legal Heroes 2024
Law Society initiative celebrates solicitors who go out of their way to help others.
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NewsIn focus: 24 things for solicitors to look out for in 2024
21st Century Justice, legal aid SOS, in-house scrutiny, law reform and group actions.
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NewsOkoro on list of solicitor honours
Former general counsel at World Bank receives OBE for services to diversity in international finance.
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NewsKing’s speech: legislation on criminal sentencing and leasehold reform
No real surprises among the 21 measures announced for parliament next year.
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NewsLaw Society mulls sale of president’s official residence
60 Carey Street was purchased by the Society nearly a century ago.
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NewsNew Law Society president vows to boost regions
Nick Emmerson has taken over from Lubna Shuja as president of the Law Society of England and Wales.
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NewsSolicitor fined over 'derogatory and puerile' remarks to another lawyer
SRA found the solicitor’s conduct was serious and ‘had the potential to cause harm’.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell CEO Andrew Tucker dies
Firm pays tribute to ‘hugely respected’ leader, who joined in 1985.
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News'Steady year' for Charles Russell Speechlys despite 'significant headwinds'
PEP flat as income grows sharply outside the UK.
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NewsAnother ‘record’ year for Herbert Smith Freehills
Income climbed 8% in 2022/23, but profits were flat.
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NewsPII trends: seven in 10 firms still lack cyber-insurance
First Law Society survey of professional indemnity insurance since 2018 also tracks huge increase in premiums as market hardened.