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NewsFirm could have faced negligence claim over late appeal, judge says
Last-minute filing left not enough time to correct 'multiple mistakes', High Court judge finds.
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NewsNew solicitor who borrowed £630,000 from clients is struck off
Junior lawyer also backdated a document and took referral fees for passing clients to lender.
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NewsEnglish language requirements for foreign lawyers 'overly restrictive'
Solicitors Regulation Authority proposes no longer accepting a degree taught in English as evidence of proficiency.
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NewsNews focus: Axiom Ince - the human toll
Amid the ongoing fallout from the collapse of Axiom Ince, 20 former clients of the firm have formed a support group on social media to share their experiences.
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NewsMagic circle firm told Post Office it had 'limited liability' on financial redress
Minutes from 2014 show discussions about possible compensation payments to victims.
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NewsLiverpool firm to lead doctors’ claim over long Covid
Bond Turner alleges that NHS organisations did not protect frontline workers.
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NewsWelsh firm wins legal aid appeal over ‘substantial case management’
Costs judge finds ‘complex and detailed discussion and negotiation’ between parties ‘reduced significantly’ the defendant’s criminality.
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NewsSolicitor who asked client to retract complaint fined £750
Clients had contacted SRA after lawyer acted for them despite prospect of a negligence claim.
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NewsNews focus: Civil legal aid provision is withering away
Racked by stagnant fees and mounting overheads, civil legal aid providers on the frontline fear for the sustainability of the sector, according to a survey commissioned for the government.
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NewsIranian lawyer’s IBA plea: ‘help stop executions’
Voice call from Iran was heard at International Bar Association Human Rights Institute event to mark the Day of the Endangered Lawyer.
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NewsLegal privilege: appeal court defines iniquity exception in Dechert case
Ruling is latest judgment in long-running litigation over international firm’s former conduct in the Middle East.
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NewsFee-sharing firm expands operations at home and abroad
London practice acquired and new office established in European capital.
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NewsCovid campaign solicitor crowdfunds £32k before SDT appearance
Lawyer raises more than £30,000 to defend herself against allegations of sending letters threatening legal action over Covid safeguards for children.
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NewsLawtech and legal aid: Law Society’s spring budget wishlist
Chancery Lane’s submission to Treasury also calls for partnership tax break.
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NewsCompulsory mediation ruled out for separating couples
Ministry of Justice says concerns had been raised about the adequacy of proposed safeguards to protect victims of domestic abuse.
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NewsProfits flat in ‘subdued’ PI market but firm stays upbeat
NAHL says transition to a dual law firm and claims manager is now complete.
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NewsMagistrate reprimanded over dog attack
Conviction amounted to misconduct, Judicial Conduct Investigations Office rules.
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NewsNational firm owed duty of care to helpline caller, Court of Appeal told
Holidaymaker claims that, after receiving general advice from Irwin Mitchell’s legal advice helpline, she was owed common law duty of care.
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NewsBitcoin 'identity' trial to go ahead despite surprise offer to settle
Hearing over a claim to be the digital currency’s creator is expected to attract worldwide interest.