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NewsLawyers to face Post Office Inquiry over criminal prosecutions
First case study will focus on young mother left homeless after wrongful conviction.
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NewsPI claimant beats fixed costs by proving defendant's dishonesty
Case hailed as signal that punitive costs orders not ‘sole preserve’ of defendants.
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NewsIn focus: Fury over IBA ethical gatekeepers plan
Proposals on whether lawyers need further guidance when deciding whether to act for controversial clients sparked heated debate - many bars are highly sceptical.
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NewsMediation talks unlikely to end Brazil dam collapse case in UK
Deal with Brazilian prosecutors would not necessarily end litigation in London on behalf of 700,000 claimants.
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NewsLawyers note 'impressive speed' of crypto-king conviction
Sam Bankman-Fried convicted on seven counts just a year after FTX crypto exchange went bankrupt.
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NewsLegal aid advisory board 'not just another talking shop'
Her Honour Judge Deborah Taylor updates criminal defence practitioners on progress so far to review fee structures.
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NewsMishcon teams up with social enterprise to fund women's scholarships
Mishcon de Reya’s offices in the UK, Hong Kong and Singapore will be funding 100 scholarships for women from low income countries.
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NewsLawyers urged to cater for 'overwhelmed' central claims centre
District judge says lawyers should take into account delays when planning for limitation periods.
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NewsSRA's legal executive takeover will confuse public, Society warns
Chancery Lane strongly opposes proposals to bring legal executives under Solicitors Regulation Authority's remit.
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NewsCourt rejects 'fishing expedition' for firm's call recording
Former client challenging costs wanted access to recording of their sign-up call.
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NewsIBA's human rights institute calls for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict
IBAHRI had previously condemned Hamas’s atrocities and acknowledged Israel’s right to self-defence.
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NewsExtra cash call for Axiom Ince compensation 'looking likely', says SRA
Regulator edging closer to deciding on interim payment from solicitors and firms to plug massive hole in client account.
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NewsIn focus: Expert Witness Survey 2023
The Expert Witness Survey 2023 dwells on a raft of issues inhibiting an expert’s independence, including solicitors commonly putting them under pressure to come up with a favourable opinion.
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NewsExclusive: Expert witnesses want judges to grant anonymity, annual survey finds
Finding by 2023 Expert Witness Survey reflects instances where experts are instructed to give evidence in emotionally challenging circumstances.
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News'Fruits of hacking' documents should be released, Court of Appeal hears
Claimant against Dechert in Ras al Khaimah case is seeking permission to be allowed to rely on withheld documents.
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NewsFirm wins challenge to out-of-time legal aid cut
Costs judge finds impact of Covid-19 pandemic was greater than legal aid extension allowed.
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NewsCapsticks scores 84% for first housing diploma
Course is aimed at housing professionals already working in the sector who are looking to develop their knowledge.
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NewsAll you need is law: Beatles' 'last song' piques IP interest
'Golden age of Beatles litigation' ran for 36 years, Mr Justice Foxton recalls.
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NewsIBA 2023: Bar chair floats 'ingenious' plan to curb SLAPPs
Those pursuing abusive claims to stifle legitimate criticism and debate should be liable in damages for acting against the public interest, Nick Vineall KC proposes.
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NewsSRA fines firm where client account did not add up
Shortage of £9,300 on the client account was rectified before the SRA finished its inspection and clients suffered no loss.