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NewsLump sum damages approved after judge finds lack of earnings evidence
Court of Appeal rejects claimant's appeal to secure an extra £800,000 for loss of future earnings.
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NewsElection threatens criminal legal aid review progress
Lord chancellor says interim announcements due to be made this month will not happen.
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NewsMorrisons data leak claim reaches Supreme Court
Lord Pannick QC argues that the grocery giant was not vicariously liable for the breach, in which 100,000 staff had their data posted online.
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NewsPI giant targets acquisitions after turning last year’s losses around
Yorkshire firm Minster Law also targets new markets in the legal expenses insurance sector.
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NewsBail reforms which left thousands in legal limbo to be reviewed
Evidence collected by practitioners highlights the devastating impact on suspects released under investigation.
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NewsWales to ‘take forward’ devolved justice proposals
Discussions will begin as soon as a new UK government is in place, first minister says.
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NewsHigh Court seeks legal aid clarity in Wimbledon tickets case
Legal Aid Agency invited to explain who has the power to make determinations in civil contempt cases.
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NewsTribunal workload slashed as SRA fails to take up sitting days
Hearing caseload expected to fall despite rise in sexual misconduct prosecutions.
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NewsMerging Coventry firms strive for Midlands expansion
Band Hatton Button has acquired Richardson & Davies Solicitors to drive ‘ambitious growth’ plan.
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NewsLitigation funder names beneficiaries of £1m annual giveaway
Two law centres among nine recipients of Therium Access grants.
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NewsLCJ expresses regret at funding gaps for fixing court buildings
Lord Chief Justice positive about efforts to support judges dealing with traumatic cases.
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NewsPay packets swell at Linklaters as managers split £25m pot
Profit available to be divided among Linklaters partners is up almost 20% compared to last year.
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NewsComplaints about judges fall – but sanctions on the rise
The Judicial Conduct Investigations Office received 1,672 complaints this year, down 22% compared with 2018.
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NewsMPs criticise ‘over-optimistic’ timescale for £1.2bn court reform
Public Accounts Committee unhappy with lack of assessment and understanding of changes made so far.
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NewsConcerns raised about Calderbank offers being used to assess litigation conduct
Law Society tells rule-makers to reconsider plans to enable offers to be taken into account when determining costs at end of family proceedings.
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NewsWe're not selling applicants' personal data to Amazon, LAA assures
Human rights solicitor questioned appearance of Amazon Web Services Inc on legal help form.
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NewsSaudi Arabia promises to track rights 'recommendations'
Database will be 'a rich resource for government agencies in carrying out their vital roles in the promotion and protection of human rights'.
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NewsListed firm announces Birmingham acquisition worth £4.7m
Knights completes deal for fifth acquisition in 18 months.
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NewsDisparity warning as solicitors react to prosecution fee increase
New money 'does nothing to assist the publicly funded defence system which has been cut to the bone'.
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NewsKPMG hires ex-Law Society president
Christina Blacklaws will act as a strategic adviser in the legal services division.