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NewsMoJ expecting sevenfold rise in mediation workload
Compulsory dispute resolution 'at the forefront of our minds', says senior civil servant, as Lady Justice Asplin calls for 'change of attitude'.
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NewsBarrister who defrauded his grandmother disbarred
Unregistered practitioner fraudlently transferred some £11,000 from his grandmother’s account.
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NewsSlater and Gordon in talks to sell entire whiplash book to rival
Merseyside firm opens exclusive talks to buy the portal claims-handling business.
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NewsSRA accuses former legal aid boss of 'utterly brazen fraud'
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal begins hearing allegations, which are denied, against Blavo & Co director.
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NewsLegal costs challenge fails over lack of detail in disputed items
Points of dispute presented in PI case costs challenge found to be ‘wholly generic’.
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NewsDiversity study reignites 'reputation laundering' debate
Research paper co-authored by Cambridge professor questioned diversity claims made by US firms.
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NewsTeachers invited to join landmark public legal education campaign
The Big Legal Lesson aims to equip schools with resources to confidently introduce the law to students.
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NewsEight-week hearing concludes in mammoth Nigeria oil case
Nigeria ’a soft target for people…to make their millions’, court is told in closing submissions in dispute over arbitration award.
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NewsMigration bill ‘would rock the UK’s standing as a reliable nation’
Law Society speaks out as measure aimed at tackling small-boat crossings goes before House of Commons.
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NewsNews focus: Guidance on 'mindful' litigation seeks to address mental health issues
As the law focuses on mental health, aggressive and belligerent litigators appear to be an outdated breed. New guidance from the Mindful Business Charter aims to bring the profession up to date.
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NewsSoophia Khan sentenced to 12 months in prison for contempt
Judge says court has shown ‘considerable degree of indulgence’ to the once prominent solicitor.
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NewsSexting solicitor says he didn't see power imbalance with 18-year-old
Oliver Bretherton says colleague was a 'mature adult who wanted to be taking part'.
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NewsMagistrates' sentencing powers scaled back
Government pauses measure that enabled magistrates to jail people for up to a year.
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NewsPay dispute between government and judges rumbles on
Appeal tribunal remits case after overturning lower court's finding that judges were part-time workers in their 'sitting up' capacity.
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NewsSQE added to routes for becoming a government lawyer
Government Legal Department will recruit its first cohort of SQE trainees this summer. They will join the department in 2025.
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NewsChancery Lane unveils 21st Century Justice project
The role of solicitors in the digitalisation of the civil justice system among five areas of focus.
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NewsLaw firms sustain pandemic profits rise – but WFH hurting productivity
Law Society’s annual benchmarking survey also shows SME practices remain cautiously optimistic for 2023.
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NewsParalegal was unaware she was conducting unlawful litigation
Contempt application dismissed as court rules respondent did not know she was committing offence.
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NewsFall in cost of training fails to impress bar students
Wide variation in pass rate across 20 institutions offering new vocational training course.
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NewsFamily firm with lofty ambitions buys up another practice
South east firm with three offices will be absorbed into the Stowe Family Law network.