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NewsBar warns of reliance on informal police sanctions
'There is a risk that out of court measures will be seen as a way to relieve pressure on the system,' says Bar Council.
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NewsVillage blogger libelled 'townie' neighbours in row over unregistered land
Judgment narrates 17 pages of 'unhappy incidents' involving 30-metre grass triangle in Lake District village.
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NewsCourt backs charities in will construction claim
The High Court has provided guidance on how to interpret inheritance tax thresholds.
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NewsCity partner rebuked for drink-drive conviction
Regulator says Milo Molfa showed remorse for his actions and promptly reported his intended guilty plea.
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NewsNew cooperation in clinical negligence claims could last beyond pandemic
Parties have made greater use of service by email and remote settlement meetings during lockdown.
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NewsIn focus: Class action lawsuits go mainstream
Actions by large claimant groups are making headway in the court system of England and Wales.
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NewsSuper regulator approves individual PC fee cut
Individual fee set at £266 while the Compensation Fund contribution will be £40.
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NewsCPS embarks on summer hiring spree
National campaign could exacerbate shortage of criminal defence lawyers.
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NewsM&A specialist in line for Law Society presidency
Nick Emmerson takes office as deputy vice president in October.
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News'We live hidden': frightened Afghan judge pleads for help
Letter shared by Bar Council reveals fears that judges in Afghanistan will be killed.
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NewsMammoth Mastercard class action gets green light
Competition Appeal Tribunal grants first ever collective proceedings order in Merricks v Mastercard.
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NewsAnexo shares slide after takeover is called off
Owner of PI firm Bond Turner unable to recommend offer to shareholders.
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NewsMany divorcing couples not offered ADR despite benefits
A quarter of divorcees wished they had done mediation or arbitration, according to law firm survey.
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NewsBCLP offers sector-specific training contracts
International firm also hopes to recuit more undergraduates for its year-long placement scheme.
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NewsJudge issued with 'formal advice' over sexist comment
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office says judge apologised to counsel.
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NewsDAC Beachcroft celebrates seventh year of growth
Profit per member also increased by 19% to around £700,000.
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NewsSupreme Court dismisses appeal in economic duress case
Family-owned travel company cannot rescind a new agreement for a lawful act, justices rule.
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NewsSociety announces ‘unique cohort’ of scholarship winners
Scheme aims to improve social mobility in the profession.
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NewsNew guideline rates from 1 October as MoR gives go-ahead
Sir Geoffrey Vos has accepted the changes recommended last month by the Civil Justice Council’s working group.
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NewsScrutiny fear over proposed tribunal appeal power
Oral hearing provision would be removed for 'meritless' applications decided on the papers.