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NewsLegal ombudsman faces claim over data breach
The ombudsman published the details of 300 complainants in an email asking ‘how it had done’.
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NewsHome Office refuses to end indefinite detention of immigrants
The government has been urged from all sides to change the UK’s ‘unfair and expensive’ detention system.
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NewsLawyers tussle over costs in Russian oligarch dispute
The defendant claims to have racked up costs of £3.2m but the judge refused to make an interim costs order.
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NewsAppeal allows stand-still agreement on claim 17 months out of time
High Court decision on inheritance case overturned as Court of Appeal judges give their backing to lawyers' agreement.
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NewsCourt lambasts dispute solicitors for ‘dialogue of the deaf’
Judge urges both parties in commercial litigation to take steps to prepare for trial.
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NewsLawyers fear LiP portal invites insurers to deny everything
MoJ officials appear uncertain about how to stop insurers gaming the new system.
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NewsDWF reveals £12.6m spend on listing in maiden results
One-off costs cut profits, but group maintains upbeat outlook.
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NewsSQE: regulator ponders pure multiple choice to help minority candidates
Skills test in super-exam 'may set an unnecessary barrier to qualification'.
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NewsEquality law enforcement not fit for purpose, say MPs
Individual approach to challenging discrimination needs a ‘fundamental’ re-think, claims Women and Equalities Committee.
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News'Make the case to Treasury' - Buckland urged to back investment in justice
New lord chancellor and solicitor general sworn in at Royal Courts of Justice this morning.
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NewsSRA reveals charges in Baker McKenzie 'intimate activity' case
Gary Senior is accused of sexual misconduct while two former senior figures face accusations over an allegedly flawed investigation.
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NewsInsurer ARAG stays profitable ahead of West windfall
ATE provider posts small profit but expects to recoup much more from backlog of premiums.
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NewsClients drift to online services - but still crave personal touch
Legal service users still most likely to speak to providers about price, rather than seek information online.
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NewsCourt backs NHS solicitor accused of conspiracy against claimant
Email sent by in-house lawyer did not damage reputation of claimant who had been dishonest.
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NewsCity legal giant’s cleaners to strike over living wage
Staff working for sub-contractor announce ‘day of protest’ outside Addleshaw Goddard’s offices.
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NewsTechnopop pioneers Kraftwerk win sampling judgment
Court of Justice of the European Union ruling on two-second extract could have chilling effect on 'remix culture'.
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NewsCity watchdog's staff could escape grilling in LC&F inquiry
Review will not be able to compel Financial Conduct Authority employees to attend interviews.
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NewsSaudi Arabia flouts international law with surge in beheadings
Kingdom's 2019 toll of executions is set to exceed all previous records, says International Bar Association.
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NewsFinal box ticked on civil standard of proof for accused solicitors
'Balance of probabilities' will come into force in solicitor tribunals in November following super regulator's approval.
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NewsSupreme Court ruling grants public access to court documents
Justices uphold Court of Appeal decision allowing disclosure to limited scope of court files and bundles.