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NewsNew dawn for legal services as solicitors set free
Solicitors now subject to revised standards placing greater faith in their professional judgement.
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NewsLiP support unit shuts branches
Support Through Court confirms it is closing centres in Preston, Southampton, Bournemouth and west London.
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NewsJudiciary will have gender equality, Hale tells bar - by 2033
Lady Hale tells the bar conference that the higher courts still have a long way to go.
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NewsPost Office appeal dismissed by court as costs soar
By last month, parties in the mammoth group action had run up more than £35m in legal fees.
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NewsLeigh Day loses success fee battle over Iraqi claims
Dispute with the Ministry of Defence about interpretation of CFAs signed with claimants.
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NewsHerbert Smith prepares for change with specialist tech team
The 'digital law group' will advise on issues around technology and will design new lawtech products.
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NewsBarristers confront India over Kashmir detentions
The Bar Council says justice system is ‘in a state of near collapse’ following the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status.
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NewsBarrister removed from new-breed law firm was not a worker, rules tribunal
Tribunal finds Brian Mark was free to choose what work he took on at firm he co-founded.
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NewsNothing should undermine legal independence, Hong Kong Law Society warns
Statement follows China’s criticism of a Hong Kong court ruling earlier this week.
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NewsStudy restrictions 'unlawfully imposed' on university students
Law firm says Home Office has agreed to revise immigration bail guidance.
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NewsLabour reaffirms legal aid pledges in election manifesto
Party talks of 'smarter justice' to help rebuild public services.
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NewsLitigation funder hails bigger caseload and growing profits
Profit is up more than 40% at the niche litigation funder.
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News‘Wholly deceitful’ City legal worker siphoned £32k into own accounts
Police say fraudster spent money on holidays and in expensive bars and restaurants.
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NewsOmbudsman ditches mediation scheme after just 4% success rate
Too expensive to fund mediation given the low take-up from all parties.
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NewsFootball club fears for its future after £135k injury claim
Ossett United says it may have to sell its home ground to cover legal costs.
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NewsLib Dems pledge £500m boost for legal aid
Jo Swinson promised a ‘simpler and more generous’ legal aid system.
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NewsCourt of Appeal to hear facial recognition technology challenge
Case brought by Cardiff resident Ed Bridges expected to be heard next year.
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NewsPress attacks on family courts should be assessed - McFarlane
Family division president says research would highlight if justice system is making mistakes.
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NewsNegligence claimant entitled to full compensation, rules Supreme Court
Claim against law firm does not lose its value because the case was retrospectively downgraded.
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NewsMinimum pay for bar pupils on the rise
Pupils in London will receive a minimum of £18,866 from next year.