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NewsBrazil dam claim ‘still not set out with specific particularity’, judge finds
Two-day case management conference hears a number of applications in the multi-billion-pound case set for trial this year.
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NewsUnmanaged illegal migration brings rule of law into disrepute - Chalk
'We are in a global contest of ideas, a contest between rule of law nations like ours and those who offer an authoritarian alternative.'
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NewsPlayboy dancer recruited by solicitor awarded almost £30,000
Judge had described circumstances of case involving law student as 'extraordinary'.
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NewsPE-backed claims group announces another acquisition
Fletchers Group now employs 800 people after rapid growth since investment.
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NewsJudge’s online stalker jailed for eight years
In five-year campaign, disgruntled litigant aimed to recruit others to 'army of hate'.
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NewsSupreme Court judgment sends ‘warning shot’ to divorce tourists
Solicitors react to the majority judgment on applications for financial relief under Part III of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984.
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NewsSRA remains 'interested' in regulating legal executives
Regulator admits further work needs to be done but stays silent on compensation fund assurances sought by CILEX.
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NewsCurrent financial remedies practice violates procedural fairness, Supreme Court rules
Majority verdict allows appeal in a multi-billion-pound divorce of Russian couple.
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NewsFirm loses appeal against costs assessment over £54,000 will bill
Court of Appeal judges found beneficiaries should not be restricted on an application and assessment of the Kent solicitor’s fees.
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NewsClaimant ‘let down’ by her solicitors denied relief from sanctions
Master rejects claimant’s plea that she faced losing her late mother’s home.
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News'Irrational': victory for Law Society in legal aid challenge
Chancery Lane took government to court over decision not to raise fees by minimum 15% recommended by independent review.
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NewsJudge given formal advice over rude interruptions
Deputy district judge was said to have spoken to a party in proceedings in a ‘tone that caused distress’.
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News'Data limitations' narrow scope of new criminal legal aid consultation
Ministry of Justice needs 'accurate data' that reflects case complexity to consult on police station fee system.
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NewsNothing 'inherently improper' about using AI, barristers told
Risks of generative AI systems include anthropomorphism, hallucinations and information disorder, Bar Council warns.
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NewsThe wind cries arguable case: Hendrix rights dispute with Sony will go to trial
High Court judgment finds Noel Redding Estate Limited and Mitch Mitchell Estate Limited have a ‘more than arguable case’.
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NewsSolicitor strung along client for years with false case updates
Hartlepool owner was dishonest to client and the client’s son, finds tribunal.
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NewsSRA writes to 1,000 firms over financial sanctions risk
Solicitors thought to be targets for individuals trying to avoid UK sanctions regime.
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NewsRTA claims fall to new low but insurance premiums in overdrive
Fewer injured people are bothering to claim while many firms have left the low-value RTA market.
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NewsSentencing adjourned for ex-solicitor convicted of fraud
Old Bailey sentence will be handed down later this year on ex-solicitor convicted of fraud by abuse of position.
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NewsProportion of privately educated barristers falling - but slowly
Annual diversity survey shows women now make up 40.6% of the bar.