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NewsDisgruntled court interpreters withdraw services
Interpreters say new booking system is causing havoc and they are struggling to earn a sustainable income.
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NewsCity solicitors say SRA fining powers plan may be unlawful
City of London Law Society says proposals appear to have been badly thought through.
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NewsRescuing legal aid a ‘top priority’ for new government
Heidi Alexander says Labour inherited a legal aid system ‘on life support’.
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NewsJudge criticises ‘overworked’ solicitor who missed email from court
‘It might seem harsh to be critical of a solicitor for missing one email, but I am satisfied that such criticism is appropriate,’ Mrs Justice Hill said.
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NewsOmbudsman report fuels call for Windrush Compensation Scheme reform
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman secured £432,592 for people wrongly denied compensation.
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NewsSerial litigant’s history does not make claim vexatious, rules tribunal
Claimant accepted he had brought multiple claims after failing with previous job applications.
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NewsLandlord’s appeal dismissed despite ‘serious procedural irregularity’
First-Tier Tribunal’s approach was ‘flawed’ but not possible it would have reached a different conclusion.
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NewsHousing legal aid reforms could save NHS £15m a year
Independent analysis commissioned by Chancery Lane highlights wider benefits of civil legal aid investment.
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NewsIBA Mexico: Lawyers at the forefront of reining in AI
Call to action for the legal community to 'embrace AI responsibly and proactively, ensuring that its integration enhances the profession and society'.
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NewsJustice will not be ‘expendable’ under Labour, pledges Mahmood
Lord chancellor says lawyers can ‘take confidence’ from Labour’s commitment to the rule of law.
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NewsHarrods to face civil claims over Al Fayed rape allegations
Lawyers will fight 'voracity' of non-disclosure agreements and are 'laser focused' on justice for 37 women.
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NewsSRA halts search for new chair in push for stability
Anna Bradley had been due to leave this year but is staying on until 2026.
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NewsFirms to be required to publish all price information online
CILEx Regulation receives approval from Legal Services Board to alter its requirements on firms.
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NewsSociety seeks conveyancers' views for climate risk practice note
Chancery Lane says members want to know how climate risk affects their practice and how best to advise clients.
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NewsProbate delays reduced but families still reeling
Lawyers who see first-hand the impact of delays on grieving families want to see further improvements.
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NewsSRA 'failed to explain' roll anomaly to complainant
Senthuran Thirugnanasampanthar asked the regulator for clarification about whether a solicitor he had instructed in Singapore was on the roll.
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NewsMP quoted £100,000 for Letby court transcript
House of Commons debate reveals concern over costs as MP says parliamentarians should have free access to transcripts.
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NewsSolicitor convicted of blackmail struck off
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal also ordered lawyer to pay £4,158 costs.
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NewsSRA faced £36,000 costs order over failed appeal
High Court dimissed the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s appeal against SDT’s findings and made a costs order.
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NewsTalks ongoing about guideline hourly rates for counsel
Lord Justice Birss says there needs to be a better way to assess counsel fees.