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NewsCampaigners for gender recognition law 'should avoid media'
Law-firm sponsored survey of laws across Europe puts UK in the dock over transgender rights.
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NewsChinese lawyers get lessons in international arbitration
University of Law says the Chinese legal sector is ‘expanding rapidly’ and training is ‘much needed’.
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NewsSupreme Court to rule on compensation in miner's claim
Judgment to be handed down in Edwards v Hugh James Ford Simey (a firm).
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NewsExtra sitting days ‘simply not enough’, says criminal bar
Caroline Goodwin QC labels the 700-day increase ‘derisory’.
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NewsAssisted dying review rejected by High Court
Judges rule that ‘courts are not the venue for arguments which have failed to convince parliament’.
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NewsAppeal court re-establishes fixed costs for claim headed to multi-track
Judges urge solicitors to be clear about costs proposals to avoid disputes ending up in court.
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NewsRetired top judge attacks ex-Law Society president over ‘political’ Supreme Court
Martin Mears, Society president in 1995, said the Supreme Court could be brought to heel by a ‘one-paragraph act of parliament’.
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NewsChina attacks Hong Kong mask ruling as fears of legal intervention grow
A spokesperson for the National People’s Congress referred to China’s ‘serious concern’ and ‘strong dissatisfaction’.
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News‘Not their job to seek out claims’ - lawyers see off £10m negligence case
High Court rules claim over allegedly negligent employment tribunal advice should not proceed.
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News'Inflection point' looms for top conveyancers
Biggest players grab record share of the market amid slowdown.
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NewsSolicitor and east London councillor jailed for housing fraud
Muhammad Huran lived in council accommodation for years when he had already purchased another property.
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NewsAnonymous litigant in person wasted 10 judges' time
High Court declares action brought by 'ABC' against Google totally without merit after two years of proceedings.
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News'What will happen to me now?' Reaction to law centre closure revealed
Law Centres Network says it is still picking up the pieces from Lambeth demise.
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News£10m negligence claim against London firm thrown out
Chief Master Marsh criticises ‘wild allegations’ and unfocused evidence.
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NewsCryptoassets and smart contracts valid in English law
Taskforce publishes legal statement on status of cryptoassets and smart contracts.
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NewsBuoyant trading statement lifts DWF share price
Newly listed company will report its interim half-year results next month but provided a trading update today.
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NewsNews focus: Advocacy assurance plans 'retrogressive'
Proposals to assure standards of solicitor advocacy have been met with disbelief from practitioners who claim the regulator’s approach ‘throws the baby out with the bathwater’.
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NewsSupreme Court to consider Ryanair compensation ruling
Appeal will examine a ruling allowing the airline to compensate passengers directly for flight delays.
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NewsDevolved Wales: 'three law courses will emerge'
Swansea and Cardiff law schools say a separate Welsh justice system will not deter English students.
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NewsLaw Society unveils manifesto wishlist
Chancery Lane says next month’s general election is a ‘pivotal moment’ for the future of the UK’s justice systems.