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NewsRAF solicitor with 'sense of injustice' wins claim against Ministry of Defence
Employment judges found commissioned officer who served in the legal branch was dismissed because of ‘perceived disruption’ of his complaints.
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NewsPI lawyers warn forcing premature medical reports will backfire
MoJ wants to end ‘two-tier’ system for claimants depending on whether they are represented.
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NewsCLC intervenes in collapsed conveyancer Alexander Grace Law
Firm is already in administration, but CLC wants to ensure post-completion work gets done.
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NewsSDT slashing budget amid plans to downsize next year
Plans revealed to move to new premises with just two courtrooms compared with the current five.
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NewsSenior City lawyer cross-examined on 'evidence suppression' claim
Former head of employment at Rosenblatt tells tribunal he 'raised his head above the parapet' over evidence suppression fears.
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NewsLegal included in Rolls-Royce job cuts plan
Engineering giant targets a ‘more streamlined and efficient organisation’.
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NewsJudicial diversity champion to join Supreme Court
Lady Justice Simler appointed to UK's highest court following Lord Kitchin's retirement.
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NewsOnline courts adding to delays, solicitors claim
Law Society survey of solicitors who have used three online portals tells of emotional impact on clients.
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NewsPrison crisis 'symptom of wider problems', Society warns
First-time offenders will be punished in the community under prison reforms announced by the justice secretary.
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NewsConsultant ex-solicitor fined almost 14 years after strike-off
Experienced lawyer failed to conduct due diligence on potentially high-risk client.
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NewsEvidence of NDA misuse mounting as regulator plans action
Legal Services Board pledges ‘strengthened’ approach to regulating non-disclosure agreements.
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NewsFormer victims' commissioner returns to role on temporary basis
Baroness Newlove returns to role last held by Vera Baird KC, who stepped down a year ago.
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NewsKenya divided by 'fake' lawyer who kept winning cases
Law Society of Kenya wants ‘masquerader’ Brian Mwenda stopped from representing clients.
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NewsWilko legal costs mount as law firms named as creditors
Shoosmiths and Pinsent Masons are advising on administration of collapsed retail giant.
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NewsRacist word used at City firm's IPO dinner, tribunal hears
Phrase with racist word was spoken by former chief executive of Rosenblatt, employment tribunal in London hears.
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NewsHouse keeping: Law Society’s property law conference
Climate change, upfront information and staff retention in residential conveyancing were among the hot topics at the Law Society’s flagship property law conference
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NewsGovernment opens independent review of fraud and disclosure offences
First independent review since 1986, chaired by a KC, will look at current disclosure practices with recommendations expected by next year.
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NewsPartners approve merger to create global super-firm A&O Shearman
Firm leader says merger is a ’transformational step for legal industry’.
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NewsAML supervision: Law Society backs consolidation but rejects state regulator
Chancery Lane favours second of four options proposed by the Treasury: a legal sector supervisor but for England and Wales only.