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NewsConsumer body embarks on civil justice campaign to tackle delays
Association of Consumer Support Organisations says it takes on average 353 days for a case to be heard.
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NewsStaff miss out on bonuses as listed firm’s pre-tax profits slide
Gateley hails strong financial performance based on underlying profits.
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NewsStrengthened immunity protection proposed in Arbitration Act reform
Law Commission recommendations aim to cement UK's position as leading seat for dispute resolution.
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NewsCity firm admits outsourcing Post Office disclosure to law graduates
HSF had a two-stage process for checking documents and says system was ’thoughtful and careful’.
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NewsAxiom Ince acts against suspended former MD
Breach of duty claim lodged as the firm also secures £57m freezing order against Pragnesh Modhwadia.
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News'Danger to the public': solicitor struck off over 'threatening' emails
Tribunal says tenor and language used in communications to client were inappropriate.
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NewsPost Office denies ‘hands off’ approach to lawyers handling disclosure
Inquiry into Horizon scandal hears that organisation relied on City lawyers to conduct sufficient disclosure searches.
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NewsDublin to hear latest climate change lawsuit
Case follows landmark ruling in US as climate change campaigners turn to strategic litigation against governments and corporates.
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NewsLetby inquiry: judge to work with families on terms of reference
Lady Justice Thirlwall to lead statutory public inquiry, which is likely to be conducted in phases.
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NewsSociety creates ‘safe space’ to discuss ethical issues
Web hub is part of a three-year programme to help solicitors balance obligations to clients with those to wider society.
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NewsFormal warning for 'rude and impatient' judge
Party says shouting and excessive interventions caused her to abandon employment tribunal claim.
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NewsBarrister Mahmood takes over Labour’s justice team
Birmingham MP specialised in professional indemnity while in practice.
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NewsGeneral counsel seek to champion LGBTQ+ community
Diversity and inclusion programme designed to help lawyers grow, develop and be more visible.
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NewsUkraine sanctions regime facing multiple court challenges
Government lawyers are preparing to receive nine legal challenges to sanctions imposed following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Gazette understands.
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NewsLaw centre upbeat despite court duty loss
South West London Law Centres says dedication to serving community remains stronger than ever.
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NewsClientEarth to face costs bill in directors’ liability case
Judge rejects attempt to claim civil procedure rule exemption to 'loser pays' principle.
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NewsFirms expect shrinking profit margins - but remain optimistic
Author of NatWest benchmarking report says small to medium sized practices will have to work hard to keep profits up.
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NewsOne-hour oral judgment in family case ‘plainly irregular’
Court of Appeal says family judge should have explained his reasons in written ruling.
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NewsSolicitor’s ‘deep sadness’ at retiring with a strike-off
Practitioner amended the date on a property charge after spotting that she had missed a deadline.
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NewsT Level widening access to 'prestigious' career path - DfE
Post-GCSE vocational course in legal services will begin this month at schools and colleges.