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NewsFake explosives plot at Gray’s Inn hatched ‘specifically to target’ barrister
Closing submissions in the criminal trial at the Old Bailey over two devices made to look like explosives placed at historic inn.
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NewsMedia entitled to name lay justices and advisers, court rules
Family Court rules on application by the media for the release of documents relating to care proceedings.
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NewsLand Registry customer satisfaction falls again
Overall service rated good to excellent by 60% of customers in 2022-23, down from 70% two years previously.
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NewsMoJ considers rethink after legal threat over fixed costs rules
Concerns over inclusion of clinical negligence claims prompted letter before action.
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News'Shockwaves' as Supreme Court rules litigation funding deals unenforceable
Agreements fall within statutory definition of DBAs, court rules as it allows appeal in truck cartel case.
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NewsSRA investigating after Mail’s covert sting on immigration lawyers
Prime minister cites report as evidence of lawyers 'propping up system of exploitation'.
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NewsLegal lender with £39m debt pile files for administration
Firms relying on VFS Legal for funding face scramble to source alternative finance.
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NewsJudge throws out environmental 'breach of duty' claim against Shell
Action was the first derivative claim under the Companies Act 2006 to allege breaches of duty relating to a company's environmental strategy.
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NewsFieldfisher latest to report PEP slide
European firm reports revenue up 11% in tenth successive year of growth.
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NewsDentons to face SDT over wealth checks on former client
Firm says it has co-operated with investigation and is committed to compliance.
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News£28m confiscation order against former solicitor to Nigeria official
The £28,191,787.15 order against the lawyer is part of one of the CPS’s largest international cases.
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NewsPure Legal: Couple faced bankruptcy after claims firm failed
Kelly and Michael Ashurst describe moment bailiffs knocked on their door demanding £35,500 in legal bills.
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NewsMoJ confirms compulsory mediation for civil claims up to £10,000
Government says mediation will be 'fully integrated' in litigation journey for small claims.
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NewsNews focus: SQE has disrupted the training market - but confused it, too
A conference heard last week that many aspiring solicitors who complete the new SQE are unsure about next steps.
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NewsProfits down 2% as Linklaters takes Moscow hit
Magic circle firm latest elite practice to announce flat or falling profits.
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NewsCompetition watchdog sets its sights on will-writers
Competition and Markets Authority is worried not all firms are complying with consumer protection laws.
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NewsRetired judge takes helm of legal aid board
Announcement comes 10 months after the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board first met.
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NewsMacfarlanes profits slide in 'more challenging year'
PEP drops by 15.8% from a record post-pandemic year as firm takes a 'pause for breath'.
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NewsRuling opens way to challenge as fixed costs loom
Court of Appeal decision on interpreter costs could enable lawyers to argue on the basis of access to justice.
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NewsPolo trade mark case thrown out after evidence 'problems'
Court hears of 'likelihood of confusion' between Beverly Hills Polo Club and Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club brands.