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NewsLaw firms upbeat on performance as revenues roll in
NatWest’s 10th legal report, based on a survey of 100 firms with an average turnover of £20m, reports 90% of respondents declaring optimism.
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NewsNew global support network for judges
Network will provide safe space for judges to raise concerns and connect them with health professionals.
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NewsPost Office Inquiry: Commercial lawyers' 'cultural clash' delaying compensation
Senior civil servant Lorna Gratton tells the inquiry that external lawyers instructed by the Post Office had taken a ‘conventional legalistic approach’ to negotiations.
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NewsHigh Court throws out complaint over solicitor's 'settle' advice
Even if advice in bankruptcy mediation had been negligent, claimant failed to show it caused any loss.
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NewsSolicitor involved in false PI claim loses strike-off appeal
Judge says solicitor was lucky not to be prosecuted over fabricated road traffic accident claim.
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NewsFormer City solicitor rebuked following drink-driving conviction
Solicitor notified regulator on the day he was charged with offence and pleaded guilty at first court appearance.
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NewsCity solicitor dismissed unfairly after colleague’s assault lie, tribunal finds
Claimant alleged that tensions existed in firm between English speakers and Russian lawyers.
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NewsSurvey: Expert witnesses berate solicitors for bias 'pressure' and late payment
Annual Bond Solon report finds vast majority of experts want new process to complain to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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NewsMakin reported to SRA - after a year-long wait
Prominent solicitor advocate criticised over conduct in action against Ministry of Justice over subject access request.
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NewsLaw Society extends TA6 'two-form approach' period
Chancery Lane currently working through significant volume of feedback received during consultation process.
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NewsFirm fined £20,000 for 2022 compliance failings
£20,000 fine and £10,000 costs approved after agreed outcome with Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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NewsSurrey magistrates' 'standard practice' declared unlawful by High Court
Justices in Guildford had ordered a gas engineer to pay £22,000 within 28 days after hearing he only had £250 a month to spare.
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NewsAct now on new ‘failure to prevent’ offence, GCs warned
Government publishes guidance on offence created under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.
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NewsFrench court 'wholly responsible' for 20-year delay in arresting Welsh man
Mickael Hiscox had no idea he had been convicted in his absence of drug trafficking offences in February 2004, the High Court heard.
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NewsFirm loses appeal against directors who quit to run their own business
Judge finds that pair continued to work faithfully while preparing to start own firm.
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NewsSolicitor Harman honoured with lifetime achievement award
Solicitor Harriet Harman delivers rousing speech at Inspirational Women in Law awards ceremony.
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NewsMexico: Supreme Court fails to halt reform
Elections will be held in June 2025 to replace a wide range of judicial positions.
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NewsSolicitors braced for potential changes to client account
SRA planning to open consultation next week in response to consumer protection review.
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News'Changing lives': Pro Bono Week gets under way
Law Society urges more solicitors to ‘make a difference’ - but warns that voluntary advice can never be a substitute for legal aid.
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NewsMinister pledges to 'fundamentally reform' SJP system if poor practice continues
Single justice procedure (SJP) has been beset by scandals and is facing calls for reform, including from magistrates.