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News‘SLAPP victim’ reports top libel firm to SRA
Former Conservative MP will make complaint over firm’s alleged ‘series of abusive legal cases’.
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NewsJudiciary blamed for upsurge of bullying at bar
Nearly half of barristers say they have experienced or observed this behaviour while working, either in person or online.
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NewsCity trainee who helped Afghan judge flee Taliban regime among pro bono award winners
Hundreds gather at Law Society headquarters in Chancery Lane to celebrate profession's pro bono contribution.
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NewsCollision course: Rugby union’s landmark brain injuries claims
Little progress was made last Friday in rugby union’s landmark brain injuries claims, but the judge did provide insight into the handling of group actions.
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NewsConsumer protection held back by titles such as 'solicitor', says watchdog
Legal Services Consumer Panel condemns 'labyrinthine maze' of legal services regulation.
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NewsProfits nosedive and fee earner numbers slashed at BCLP
Firm took a £22m hit from ceasing operations in Russia in 2022, according to annual report.
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NewsHillsborough Law omission ‘cynical’, says KC for families
New charter adds ’no new duties on public servants or powers to prevent cover-ups’, says Pete Weatherby KC.
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NewsHigh Court blow for judge seeking to challenge JAC's recruitment process
District judge told in feedback that selection panel concluded she was selectable but selection and character committee later disagreed.
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NewsNegligence claim against DWF and barristers ‘entirely without foundation’
Clients sued international firm over advice on the sale of their business.
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NewsSociety renews plea for early advice funding after LiP assault on judge
Lack of investment and surge in unrepresented parties has put the system under ‘extreme pressure’, warns Chancery Lane.
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NewsCAT awards £1.5m in collective settlement first
Settlement will mean the smallest defendant in the car transport cartel will be released from the ongoing legal action
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NewsEmergency Rwanda bill: expect legal challenges, lawyers warn
Home secretary unable to state with certainty that bill is compatible with European Convention on Human Rights.
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NewsNew solicitor general named in Jenrick resignation shuffle
Barrister Robert Courts MP takes up the portfolio as Michael Tomlinson KC MP moves to Home Office.
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NewsBar chair renews call for training shake-up
Current system ‘cruelly disappoints’ almost half of those who aspire to become barristers but fail to obtain pupillage.
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NewsFirm wins legal aid fee for stayed indictment in 'swings and roundabouts' case
‘Solicitors entitled to enjoy the roundabout of two fees for two indictments’ in the nature of graduated schemes.
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NewsManchester no longer needs priority protocol in family court
Cafcass announces ending of scheme aimed at helping to ease system-wide pressures - though it remains in London and southeast.
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NewsEnergy giant Octopus buys lawyer-free divorce company
Group says deal to buy amicable continues its mission to ‘challenge convention’.
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NewsSRA hailed as ‘most sophisticated, mature’ regulator by overseer
Strong indication from Legal Services Board that it would approve merging of professions.
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NewsHudgell latest to take employee-ownership route
Founder to transfer majority of shares in national firm to an employee ownership trust.