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News'Downgraded status': report exposes challenges facing council monitoring officers
Local government chief says lawyers need seat at the top table so they can speak truth to power.
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NewsNews focus: Bias on the bench - judicial diversity
A year on from a shocking report on racial bias and the bench, its authors hosted an event to evaluate progress. One conclusion was the judiciary needs to crack on with the report’s recommendations.
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NewsConfiscation hearing for jailed solicitor adjourned
Court hears that more information is needed about a private pension before an order can be agreed.
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NewsManchester firm now a ‘national force’ after re-location
Regional firm moves into office in the heart of Manchester’s financial and business district.
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News10% court fee increase to raise £42m a year
Court users should help to reduce the burden on taxpayers, government proposes.
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News'Serious risk' of delay to clin neg fixed costs extension
Procedure rule committee discusses major hurdles ahead of intended start date in April 2024.
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News400 lawyers urge professional bodies to break their silence on Israel-Gaza
‘We cannot remain spectators,’ says open letter to chief executives of the Law Society, Bar Council and CILEX.
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NewsNews focus: Media Bill fails to address SLAPPs
While the king’s speech pledged ‘legislation to protect public interest journalism’, a new Media Bill fails to address SLAPPs. This has sparked renewed calls to extend corrective measures beyond economic crime.
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NewsEight countries’ bars condemn lawyer harassment in Turkey
Government 'systematically targeting lawyers who defend the fundamental human rights of the people of Turkey'.
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NewsSupreme Court reveals fall in delivered judgments
Court president says cases of particular public interest were dealt with efficiently thanks to ‘dedicated and capable workforce’.
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NewsPrivate equity firm quintuples its money on Chambers sale
Inflexion has emerged as a key figure in the legal market with DWF and aosphere deals.
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NewsNorth-east firm’s community fund gives thousands to good causes
Muckle LLP has given out almost 700 grants, totalling £658,169.80, through its charitable fund over the past two decades.
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NewsJudges 'encourage' parties to let junior counsel speak in court
Parties will be asked whether a speaking role has been considered for junior advocates.
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NewsInternal complaints procedures 'are not ADR', Court of Appeal hears
Case centres on nuisance claim brought against Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.
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NewsMagistrate given formal warning over 'disparaging comments'
The Judicial Conduct Investigations Office found the magistrate was 'unprofessional and failed to show self-awareness'.
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News'I did not favour silks in JAC competition', judge tells tribunal
Martin Chamberlain gives evidence in discrimination claim brought by solicitor Ashok Ghosh against judge and Judicial Appointments Commission.
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NewsA&O investigating cyber attack on its IT system
Firm says detailed cyber forensic work is underway and affected clients are being contacted.
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NewsProsecutor suspended for 'pursuing romantic interest' in defendant
Bar tribunal makes findings of professional misconduct in relation to the CPS prosecutor.
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NewsSRA appeals 'astonishing' £5,000 tribunal costs order
Regulator's appeal against SDT costs order is a first, court hears.
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NewsMagistrates not always following the law when defendant remanded in custody
Legal thinktank finds reasons rarely given for decisions and 'notable disparities' in outcomes for non-white defendants.