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NewsPay whistleblowers to speed up cases, SFO chief suggests
In first public speech in the role, Nick Ephgrave acknowledges difficulties facing fraud whistleblowers.
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NewsLawyers 'feel morally obliged' to do loss-making housing work
Independent research commissioned by the Law Society will be submitted to government's civil legal aid review.
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NewsMirror phone hacking trial: Judge hits both sides with costs
Parties both scolded for conducting litigation in an ‘extreme and confrontational way’.
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NewsFee rise will collect £210,000 a year more for Supreme Court, government says
Proposals follow a review of and consultation on current fees for the UK’s highest court.
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NewsDefence teams 'intimidate vulnerable clients', claimant lawyers say
SRA probe into Post Office settlement offers has piqued interest of serious injury lawyers.
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NewsBarrister reprimanded for overseas export conviction
The Bar Standards Board said it was ordered not to issue a practising certificate for three months.
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NewsLandmark survey reveals mass exodus of specialist rape lawyers
Two-thirds of barristers doing rape and serious sexual offences cases intend to quit the work.
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NewsTranscripts essential, says judge refusing SCPO discharge from Russia
If party challenging a serious crime prevention order does not have means to obtain a transcript, director of public prosecutions should provide one.
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NewsDefence lawyer reports rise in dishonest injury claims
Two claimants lost costs protection after their dishonesty was proved in court.
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NewsCriminal courts: New rules for live links and disclosure
The Criminal Procedure Rule Committee changes will come into force on 1 April.
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NewsFailure to stamp out rogue behaviour ‘starting to look ridiculous’ - LSB chief
Outgoing Legal Services Board boss rubbishes ‘few bad apples’ claim, in outspoken plea for more 'strategic' regulation.
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News'High time' family lawyers stopped inappropriate requests for 'clarification' - CoA
Court of Appeal judges say lawyers have ‘misused’ process of clarifications designed to stop unnecessary appeals.
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NewsParalegal sanctioned for deceiving City firm over qualification
Pinsent Masons staff member pretended she was due to qualify as a solicitor for over a year.
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NewsLitigation funding: Florida lawmakers back landmark regulation
Bill proposes to increase transparency of agreements and limit profits.
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NewsNews focus: First lady chief justice faces the media
Learning from other jurisdictions was a key theme of the lady chief justice’s first annual press conference. Open justice, diversity and broadcasting court proceedings also cropped up.
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NewsMPs to grill MoJ officials on damning legal aid report
Public accounts committee seeks evidence from practitioners before questioning MoJ permanent secretary and LAA chief executive.
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NewsDetention at Her Majesty’s Pleasure incompatible with young murderer's human rights
High Court judges made declaration under Human Rights Act 1998 following young offender’s claim.
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NewsNews focus: Generative AI - law students call for guidance
Law students and academics need guidance on how to discern whether AI applications ‘pass the smell test’. A roundtable in Leeds heard that a ‘massive education programme’ is needed.
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News'I was a complete arse' to my solicitors, bitcoin 'inventor' tells court
Dr Craig Wright tells court of 'yelling and screaming' at his legal team in the run-up to 'Satoshi identity' trial.
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NewsHousing possession spike prompts urgent legal aid plea
Latest Ministry of Justice data shows mortgage and landlord possession claims and orders continue to climb.