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NewsMagic circle junior who lied in his pupillage application struck off
Former Slaughter and May associate claimed to have won prize for best overall performance during his final Cambridge year.
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NewsIBA 2025: Justice minister calls for debate on AI judges
Sackman says legal system must be prepared for AI-led decisions becoming the norm within a decade.
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NewsECHR chief questions whether states 'will still be worthy' of treaty in future
Alain Berset was speaking on the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights.
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NewsPI giant announces Swiss private equity investment
Express Solicitors received the funding from Ufenau Capital Partners to ‘accelerate growth’ in its personal injury work.
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NewsAI image copyright judgment a 201-page 'damp squib'
High Court dismisses copyright infringement claim brought over 'scraping' of millions of digital pictures.
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NewsBarrister allowed to return to practice after causing death by dangerous driving
Practitioner was jailed for 23 months over the death of 84-year-old Michael Lupton in Ampleforth, North Yorkshire.
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NewsLaw societies urge Reeves not to abolish LLP 'tax breaks'
City lawyers seek Treasury talks in bid to fend off budget reforms that could cost high-earning partners well over £100,000 annually.
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NewsSolicitor agrees £4,273 fine over 'high risk' £9.1m transfer
Former practitioner made no financial gain as a result of the conduct, Solicitors Regulation Authority says.
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NewsIBA 2025: Renowned law firms still email sensitive documents, says silk
Human rights barrister says she is targeted by hackers when cases involve China, Saudi Arabia or Iran.
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NewsIBA 2025: Trump using justice department as his own plaything, says top defence lawyer
'Any lawyer who speaks the truth in front of a judge gets fired,' Nancy Hollander tells global bar.
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NewsFunder penalised for failed challenge to Mastercard settlement
CAT orders Innsworth to pay extra legal costs incurred by class representative Walter Merricks.
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NewsEuropean Convention on Human Rights turns 75
Former Supreme Court president speaks of importance of ECHR - as question of UK membership enters mainstream politics.
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NewsMazur breakthrough as LSB approves litigation rights application
Green light for legal executives to obtain standalone litigation practice rights will alleviate 'huge distress and uncertainty' caused by September's seismic judgment.
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NewsBe wary of AI in social media, solicitors warned
Law Society issues updated guidance to reflect greater deployment of AI and machine-learning for content and engagement.
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NewsFirm fails in counterclaim against RTA client after negligence case dismissed
It is not sufficient for solicitors to plead simply that they were misled, says judge turning down appeal over dismissal of counterclaim.
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NewsAML: One third of inspected firms not compliant
A total of 833 firms received either an onsite AML inspection or a desk-based review in 2024-25.
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NewsSociety concerned by tight deadline for fixed costs consultation
Civil Procedure Rule Committee invites feedback for interim implementation stocktake of fixed recoverable costs.
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NewsCharlotte Proudman opens SRA-regulated 'trauma-informed' law firm
Alternative business structure will offer a 'one-stop shop' family law service.
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NewsIn depth: Self-driving taxis are months away - but much legal work remains
London is set to become the first city in Europe to allow driverless taxis on to its streets. But lawyers warn that legislation on safety, liability and data governance still needs to be implemented.
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NewsNeuberger speaks of 'disturbing' plight of ordinary people caught up in the courts
Former Supreme Court president bemoans failure to increase legal aid rates - and cost of public inquiries.