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NewsGreggs drops all-night goujons appeal on steps of court
Westminster Magistrates Court licensing act appeal abandoned as parties reach agreement.
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NewsChalk cautious on Bill of Rights in debut justice questions
New lord chancellor also hesitant to commit to timescale for legislation to reduce SLAPPS.
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NewsDechert loses appeal bid to stop new trial in 'perjury school' case
Ruling is latest twist in series of claims following 2020 ruling that Farhad Azima had defrauded the Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority.
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NewsNeuberger: public arbitration awards worth considering
Former Supreme Court president highlights importance of open justice during London International Disputes Week.
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NewsNewspaper apologises to KC over 'cab rank' libel
The Times incorrectly reported that bar regulator had made adverse decision against Dinah Rose KC.
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NewsGreggs challenges ban on 5am chicken goujons
Magistrates' court hears appeal against refusal to grant licence for 24-hour Leicester Square store.
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NewsPolice banned from 'fishing expeditions' in rape cases
Forces could face legal action if they request personal material not relevant to an investigation.
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NewsCity firm to pay client left in the dark about £5m costs bill
Court also finds Reynolds Porter Chamberlain acted in conflict for both client and her lender.
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NewsDisabled woman challenges legal aid guidance
Claimant faced costs dilemma in case against police after backdated welfare benefit payment was treated as capital.
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NewsNews focus: Mental health lawyers are willing to strike over pay
Mental health lawyers are demanding a big rise in civil legal aid rates that have slumped in real terms over the last 15 years. And they are prepared to withdraw their labour to get it.
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NewsSociety warns on Finance Bill changes
Donations located in the EU and the European Economic Arena will no longer qualify for UK charitable tax reliefs from April 2024.
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NewsCILEX civil war: legal executives asked if they wish to switch
Consultation by CILEx Regulation opens as Legal Services Board in principle approves transfer to SRA.
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NewsFormer opponent buys rights to checkmylegalfees.com
Litigation firm’s boss looking forward to being on the 'same side in court'.
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NewsSolicitor with 'clouded judgment' over property developer fined £45,000
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal finds practitioner acting for both sides breached trust placed in him by buyer clients.
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NewsMulti-billion pound Brazilian dam claim postponed
Date change for 'substantial' 11-week London High Court trial over 2015 dam collapse.
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NewsCourt rejects £63m claim against PwC over Slater and Gordon deal
Quindell successor company sued Big Four firm for alleged breaches of contract and confidence.
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NewsNews focus: London International Disputes Week begins
London International Disputes Week begins today. The event will underline how the capital retains its peerless reputation for the resolution of complex disputes.
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NewsLitigant penalised for being 'rude and abusive' to opponent's firm
Court awards indemnity costs in personal injury case as punishment for the conduct of the defence.
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NewsExperts must include contrary views in evidence, conference told
There is no conflict between duties to the client and to the court, Lady Justice Simler tells expert witnesses.
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NewsCleared barrister 'vindicated but exhausted' after long SRA fight
Layla Dean-Verity says the SRA should apologise and help her recover costs.