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NewsAsylum work unaffordable at current rates, practitioners warn
Government told extra caseload needs to be matched by hike in legal aid rates.
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NewsSociety cool on government's 'enabler taskforce'
Law enforcers already have the powers they need to deal with immigration misconduct, Chancery Lane says.
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News'Drunk' gambler must honour £590,000 cheque, judge rules
Judgment follows six-day High Court hearing 'beset by difficulties at the outset'.
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NewsNews focus: World's first digital economy court opens – in Dubai
As the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts unveils the world’s first digital economy court, justice Michael Black KC envisages a busy schedule when the court hears its first case listed for January.
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NewsFirms told to stop issuing all PI claims in London
Ruling follows Bristol resident's claim over incident 10 minutes’ walk from Bristol Civil Justice Centre.
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NewsPrivate SDT prosecution concludes with strike-off
Practitioner encouraged family member to lie about neighbour dispute, Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal rules.
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NewsAddleshaw Goddard hails 'outstanding' financial year
Income and profit both climb 18% at international firm.
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NewsSolicitor struck off for procuring payments from 'vulnerable' 83-year-old
Money was returned following demand from client but Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal said conduct was capable of ‘shattering’ public’s trust.
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NewsPEP more than halves at Stewarts
Litigation specialist stresses that income is 'non-linear' as profits fall back from 'extraordinary' 2021/22.
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NewsLaw Society names president for 200th anniversary year
North Wales solicitor Mark Evans will take office as deputy vice president in October.
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NewsEmployment tribunal finds firm did not give proper warning of closure
Closed down firm has been ordered to pay more than £25,000 to employees for wrongful dismissal and holiday pay claims.
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NewsSuper-regulator backs campaign for higher penalties
LSB has been 'concerned for some time' about the SRA's lack of effective fining powers.
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NewsGovernment green light for IP Office reform
Digital self-service 'One IPO' for rights holders and representatives to go live next spring.
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NewsDirector struck off after admitting editing client email chain
Tribunal urges solicitors facing personal problems to seek ‘timely and appropriate help’ before they escalate.
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NewsMoJ faces threat from bar over fixed recoverable costs plan
Bar Council vice chair says reform brings into ‘sharp relief the need for the government finally to address problems posed by existing regime’.
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NewsWye Valley firm absorbs conveyancing practice
Gwyn James Solicitors announces merger with Dean Conveyancing.
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NewsCommon Platform now live in every court - MoJ
System 'will reduce errors and ensure vital details about cases can be seen quickly', minister says.
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NewsNew coalition seeks to drive e-conveyancing
Digital Property Market Steering Group represents government agencies, legal professional bodies and business.
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NewsRetired judge extracts £50 from HMCTS over probate delays
'Goodwill payment' represents £5 for each week of delay in handling online application.
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NewsSolicitor who defrauded council and charity struck off
Former in-house practitioner denied dishonesty despite criminal conviction.