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NewsAttorney general launches programme to engage youth on justice
Initiative aims to ‘empower the next generation to lead conversations about justice in their communities’.
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NewsLonger Acas conciliation period won’t fix tribunal backlog, lawyers warn
From 1 December the window for mandatory conciliation of employment disputes doubles from six to 12 weeks.
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NewsLeveson defends plan to curb jury trials
More sitting days and cash not enough to save the criminal justice system from collapse, Sir Brian Leveson tells MPs.
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NewsPogust Goodhead to face former legal chief's 'whistleblower' claim
Ex-partner of class action firm is bringing claims of unfair dismissal and suffering a detriment due to exercising rights under the Public Interest Disclosure Act.
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NewsSolicitor cleared of any wrongdoing over costs
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal finds schedule ‘reflected the agreement in place at the relevant time’.
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NewsMoJ to issue divorce reform consultation 'by spring'
Government says piecemeal approach to reform risks creating new disputes and injustices.
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News'A degree of dual regulation' will follow AML reform, government admits
Firms in scope of money laundering regulation could have to register and pay fees to two bodies.
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NewsSchool must reconsider demand to reveal legal bill
First-tier tribunal finds freedom of information request was non-vexatious.
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NewsFirst solicitor suspended in fallout from Liverpool firm's collapse
Spiralling debts and winding-up petitions at High Street Solicitors were not disclosed to SRA investigator.
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NewsPartnership advisers sound alarm over LLP tax raid
Speculation about new tax on partnerships continues to mount ahead of 26 November budget.
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NewsRugby group claimants argue against 'oppressive' order
Former players contest strike-outs over alleged breach of a ‘punitive’ order.
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NewsPI firm branches out into family
Private equity-backed Fletchers announces acquisition of Hayden's Solicitors.
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NewsAI-generated expert report a 'gross breach of duty'
High Court judge highlights dangers of AI at Bond Solon Expert Witness Conference.
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NewsBarrister wins £250 top-up for 'entire weekend' of work
Legal aid practitioner had challenged decision to award him £400 plus VAT for grounds of appeal.
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NewsIn depth: 10 key takeaways from this year’s Bond Solon Expert Witness Survey
Majority support for some form of regulation, the use of AI and the risk of acting in high-profile cases are among the key takeaways from this year’s Bond Solon Expert Witness Survey.
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NewsPaper systems to blame for prison release fiasco says Lammy
'Specialist team of engineers, analysts and designers will be deployed to roll out cutting-edge technology,' lord chancellor says.
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NewsAsda accused of 'wishful thinking' over right to mandarin orange
Asda says its 'Tang Gold' mandarin is derived from a distinct variation of orange to the Nadorcott, which is protected.
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NewsLaw Society unveils equality and diversity blueprint
Strategy is fruit of year-long project in which people from across profession were invited to share views through focus groups and interviews.
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NewsMore tech woe at Legal Aid Agency as go-live date missed
Agency will not meet target for restoring IT system for civil legal aid work following the recent cyber-attack.
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NewsIn Focus: IBA 2025, Toronto - will AI 'delete lawyers'?
This week’s IBA conference was consumed by the revolutionary implications of artificial intelligence. Seventeen breakout sessions were devoted to the topic, ranging from working practices to billing.