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NewsIn depth: Reforming the collective actions regime
Government proposals to reform the collective action regime offer something to rival lobbies, but whether or not they are implemented will depend on the new lord chancellor.
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NewsLegal advice for sexual violence complainants to be rolled out nationally
Successful London pilot ‘gave clients a genuine sense of justice’.
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NewsFresh blow to India legal market liberalisation hopes
Bar Council of India seeks to codify restrictions on foreign lawyers and firms after years of deadlock.
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News'Kafkaesque': Lawyers rally to defence of silk cited for contempt
Rajiv Menon KC, who represented Palestine Action activist in criminal trial, said he has been ‘overwhelmed’ by messages of support.
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NewsGlobal giant's first trading results exceed expectations
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's revenue reaches £1.8bn in first year since merger.
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NewsAxiom Ince trial set to run for over three months
Criminal trial of five former executives remains listed for February 2027 with a time estimate of 14 weeks.
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NewsNew lord chancellor backed Lammy's jury trial curbs
'We cannot allow squeamishness about reforming the system to stand in the way', Alex Norris MP said last December.
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NewsConsultant struck off over 'misleading representation' to court
Richard Jefferies, who worked for seven criminal firms, admitted all the allegations against him.
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NewsCanadian lawyer who misled judge about ChatGPT use is suspended
More examples emerge of sanctions imposed on lawyers who deploy bogus case citations.
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NewsRegional firms target acquisitions after securing new funding
Rothley Group and Brady Solicitors adopt contrasting approaches to sourcing extra investment.
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NewsChief coroner issues informal complaints protocol for legal professionals
Protocol follows similar guidance released by the judiciary at the beginning of July.
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NewsSelling partners vow to fight £2.4m claim from private equity buyer
Dispute over stated profits from Court of Protection work when Lawfront’s takeover of Slater Heelis was agreed.
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NewsStruck-off solicitor jailed for fraud
Former probate lawyer given a custodial sentence of three years and eight months.
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NewsProfits soar at Clifford Chance
PEP hits £2.3m as City giant continues to grow rapidly, including in the Americas.
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NewsSRA cannot regulate without access to privileged material, court told
Defamation firm Carter-Ruck is seeking a declaration that the SRA is not entitled to require the production of material.
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NewsLitigation funder appoints administrators after court action
Group of investors in loan notes brought a contested administration order in the High Court last week.
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NewsNew justice secretary urged to unfreeze family mediation rates
Family Mediation Council says damning justice committee report backs up longstanding calls for higher pay rates.
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NewsSolicitor's banter towards police officers not misconduct, tribunal finds
Criminal lawyer, 83, admitted making ‘flippant’ remarks to young female officers but SDT dismisses all charges.
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NewsSlaughter gets government post
Chair of justice select committee becomes attorney general as former practising solicitor becomes justice minister.
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NewsLiP found in contempt after breaching firm's harassment injunction
A hearing to deal with penalty over the sending of a threatening letter and email is listed for next week.