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NewsEx-solicitor wins High Court claim acting for himself
Judge said she was impressed by the litigant in person in fight to recover investment funds.
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NewsLaw firms urged to 'focus on what really works' to tackle gender inequality
Next 100 Years survey finds just 45% of 204 respondents thought measures adopted by their organisations were effective.
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NewsChalk 'reprioritising' justice spending to afford judges' 7% pay rise
MoJ says salary commitments to staff including prison officers can be accommodated within existing budget.
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NewsCollaboration slowing rise in clin neg costs, says NHS Resolution
But organisation failing to meet targets for resolving claims after liability admitted.
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NewsParties in multi-billion-dollar dam collapse claim argue over liability contributions
Mining giant wants joint venture partner to pay toward damages if it is found liable for catastrophic collapse of Brazilian dam.
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NewsFormer head of family law awarded £13,000 by tribunal
Employment judge says failure of firm to treat claimant’s emails as a formal grievance was unreasonable.
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NewsLALYs 2023: Lawyers unite to 'celebrate the power of legal aid'
Hundreds attend ceremony to hail winners of the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards.
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NewsTranslation fees for trial are recoverable, rules Court of Appeal
Judge says court should apply 'broader interpretation' of rules where access to justice is at stake.
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NewsPEP tops £1m at Simmons for second year running
Partner profit falls just short of last year’s high but income climbs sharply.
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NewsJudicial diversity: annual statistics expose painfully slow progress
Proportion of court judges who are solicitors rises by one percentage point, as Law Society demands urgent reform.
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NewsProfits flat as A&O gears up for merger
Magic circle firm cites 'intensifying headwinds' as revenue grows 7%.
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NewsFrustrated MoJ unable to report solicitor for 'serious conduct breaches'
Accused lawyer in long-running 'charade' is protected by an anonymity order.
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NewsListed firm sells litigation finance business to pay off debts
Rosenblatt owner to focus on building legal and M&A businesses.
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NewsQuincecare duty: Supreme Court 'closes door' on fraud claims
Ruling reduces avenues for victims trying to recover losses, but cases currently in court are 'seeking to push the boundaries'.
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NewsTop-100 outfit JMW posts slight dip in profits
Firm says it has invested heavily in IT infrastructure and expanding the London office.
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NewsPEP flattens at Ashurst after record 2022
Profit per equity partner at the City firm totalled £1,170,000 in 2022-23, down from £1,175,000 in the previous 12 months.
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NewsSolicitors face tougher sentence for perverting course of justice
Those obliged to facilitate justice will be deemed to have high level of culpability if offence linked to their job.
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NewsMidlands moves: two expanding firms announce acquisitions
Talbots Law and Rothley Law both increasing their footprint in the region.
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NewsSRA backs increasing total solicitor contributions by £13.5m
Board expected to vote through budget increases at its meeting next week.
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News'Second-largest ever' pro bono costs order awarded
Local authority acted unreasonably by launching proceedings against family in case concerning transgender surgery.