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NewsBarrister embroiled in personal proceedings disbarred for abuse of process
Sophia Cannon, who has appeared on television as a family law expert, received a civil restraint order after repeatedly trying to bring family law proceedings.
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NewsMPs re-elect Neill as justice committee chair
Qualified barrister returned to his position with 55% of the vote.
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NewsCPS data 'illustrates long-term challenges'
Quarterly figures published for the first time as DPP says cases are becoming more complex.
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NewsDAC6 reporting regime looms despite Brexit - and lack of guidance
From July all intermediaries will be caught by new rules on aggressive tax planning.
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NewsCourt of Appeal rejects JR on assisted dying
Essence of the claim has been argued in a number of different ways, Dingemans LJ rules.
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NewsTribunal hits SRA for costs after ‘shambolic’ prosecution
Regulator ordered to pay solicitor Nabeel Sheikh’s £63,000 costs after failed attempt to prosecute.
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NewsPinsent Masons hailed most LGBT-inclusive law firm
Pinsent Masons is fourth on Stonewall’s list of top 100 employers, which includes 14 law firms.
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NewsMoJ chief hints at doubts over RTA portal timing
Discussions ongoing with ministers as deputy director of civil justice admits many areas remain to clarify.
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NewsSky is the limit for trade marks following key CJEU ruling
Court rules that EU or national mark cannot be declared invalid on ground of lack of precision.
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NewsConveyancers to test HIP-inspired questionnaire
Stakeholder group assisting the government says new form will deliver 'one source of truth' about a property.
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NewsLawyers question timing of Airbus deferred prosecution
'Hard to ignore the possibility that this deal – and the timing of it – is political,' white collar crime specialist says.
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NewsDWF adds 360 staff through £14.2m outsourcing acquisition
International firm says added India-based workforce will offer better support to clients.
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NewsCPS considers block on persistent tribunal claimant
Disabled claimant said he was excluded from legal trainee scheme because of LPC requirement.
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NewsJustice lambasts lack of progress on a diverse judiciary
Legal thinktank Justice says there is little reason for optimism three years after it recommended diversity 'targets with teeth'.
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NewsDechert partner was complicit in rights breaches, High Court hears
London dispute between Gulf state and airline owner Farhad Azima hears evidence of unlawful detention.
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NewsTory MP comes forward as rival to Neill’s committee chair seat
Challenger says select committees should not be 'dry think tanks serving the interest of their chairman'.
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NewsConveyancing referral fees move up the agenda
Report to land on ministers' desks next month revealing how well estate agents are doing on transparency.
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NewsFresh bill ordered in long-running Tower Hamlets costs row
District judge says solicitors must ensure clients are given sufficient information in invoice.
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NewsSolicitors created ‘contractual quagmire’ through complex CFAs, rules court
Deputy master finds funding agreement was in breach of indemnity principle and thus unenforceable.
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NewsSouth West court delays sign of ‘national crisis’
A report by the leader of the Western Circuit reveals a ‘chaotic situation on the ground’ as delays increase.