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NewsUS private equity moves in to snap up biggest PI firm
Management clear-out of north-west firm as Sun Capital Partners moves in.
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NewsSolicitor struck off for dishonest evidence opens appeal
London practitioner was found to have ‘knowingly given untrue evidence’ in a High Court claim.
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NewsSRA to look again at advocacy standards
New business plan also includes plans for continuing competency and a further AML crackdown.
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NewsBarrister disbarred after sexual assault conviction
Bristol practitioner asked 'Person A' to lie about events that took place in the early hours of the morning.
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NewsJR bill back in Commons as Davis threatens to rebel
Former cabinet minister says legislation is an 'obvious attempt’ to avoid accountability.
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NewsPro bono week turns 20
The focus is on the future as well as the past as Pro Bono Week celebrates its 20th anniversary from Monday.
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NewsSiblings appeal strike-off over property scheme advice
Former solicitors were found to have protected their own financial interests over their clients’.
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NewsAppeal court overturns ruling in sex-worker visit case
Care worker who ‘intentionally causes or incites’ someone with a ‘mental disorder’ to engage in sexual activity can be jailed for 10 years.
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NewsHogan Lovells wins partial victory in conflict claim
Ukrainian businessman is suing the international firm for alleged breaches of duty.
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NewsSerial LiP with conspiracy claims against 13 lawyers is ordered to stop
Judge says civil restraint order is necessary to protect both the claimant and the solicitors, and firms he pursues.
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NewsBarrister who deceived wife for divorce loses disbarral challenge
High Court finds there was no procedural error or unfair finding in bar tribunal’s decision.
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NewsProbate experts warn against online wills
Research firm predicts surge in contested probate cases as a result of online wills written during the pandemic.
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NewsNews focus: Should the right to justice override the principle of transparency?
A claimant’s request for anonymity has renewed debate.
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NewsEx-presidents leave Law Society Council
Chancery Lane’s governing Council saw 31 members, including three former Society presidents, step down at this month’s annual general meeting.
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NewsEmails intercepted in £640,000 conveyancing fraud
Law Society, National Economic Crime Centre and National Crime Agency unveil anti-scam campaign.
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NewsNeuberger 'unconvinced' by JR reform arguments
Former Supreme Court president says political involvement is part of judicial role.
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NewsSRA approves PII clause clarifying cybercrime cover
Regulator says addition to minimum terms and conditions can provide clarity without pushing up premiums.
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NewsSmall businesses are crying out for lawtech, government-backed initiative claims
Report by LawtechUK and Legal Services Board says many SMEs do not know when or whether to involve lawyers.
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NewsSDT starts drive to recruit 25 new members
Tribunal makes biggest recruitment push in more than a decade.
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NewsCourt backlog 'will remain a problem for years to come' - National Audit Office
Public spending watchdog identifies risks to court recovery efforts.