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NewsMPs hear lawyers roundly condemn ‘cost-saving’ court reforms
Barrister cites the case of a modern slavery victim who was deprived of damages because of a court blunder.
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NewsInsurance policies in doubt after key ATE provider fails
LAMP Insurance seeks to enter liquidation, with policyholders told to find alternative protection.
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NewsHigh Court showdown over facial recognition technology begins
Liberty says police force deployed the software at the 2017 Champions League final and Ed Sheeran concerts.
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NewsDishonest claimant facing contempt charge as court rails at PI fraud tactics
Former Asons client discontinued case when the game was up, but court insists matter should not end there.
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NewsListed law firm expects profits to double in debut year
Knights states in trading update that its net debt of £14.1m is ’significantly better’ than expected.
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NewsChild protection in family court set to come under fresh scrutiny
Panel of experts, including senior members of the judiciary, will report back within three months.
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NewsMind your language! Judge reprimands solicitors for 'imbecilic' jibe
‘Language is far removed from the professional courtesy which solicitors are expected to show each other and those they deal with.’
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NewsCriminal records disclosure: call for Law Commission review
Professor David Ormerod QC says the time is right for reform but the government is ‘busy doing other things’.
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News'Bullying' libel judge's dismissal of claim reversed on appeal
High Court judge ‘cast off the mantle of impartiality’ and used ‘threatening’ and ‘overbearing’ language, CoA ruling finds.
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NewsGovernment told to close money laundering loopholes
Joint parliamentary committee demands tougher legislation on trusts to address dirty money in the UK property market.
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NewsBrexit: Ireland eases practice rule but uncertainty remains
Solicitors registering to preserve EU practising rights remain in limbo.
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NewsGive women ‘high impact assignments’, say male lawyers
Male lawyers support a radical blueprint to achieve gender equality in the legal profession.
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NewsBig firms worst hit as insurance market hardens
Professional indemnity insurance bills up by more than a third at some firms in latest renewal period.
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NewsCounty court pilot to transfer some judicial powers lauded
Only 0.5% of the charge orders made under the scheme was reconsidered by a district judge.
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NewsWhistleblowing concerns spark interpreter contract change
TheBigWord will remove part of its services agreement with interpreters.
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NewsNews focus: Conduct unbecoming
An International Bar Association survey has laid bare the scale of harassment and bullying in the law. Senior legal sector figures hope the report will be a wake-up call.
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NewsInsurers stump up millions to lock claimant lawyers out of PI sector
Initial cost of the new-look RTA portal is revealed to conference of personal injury lawyers.
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NewsGrowing appetite for digital mortgages - Registry
Land Registry is working with conveyancers who process half of all remortgages in England and Wales.
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NewsWriting on the wall: call for moratorium on court closures
Practitioners hold vigil as images of what has become of former sites are projected onto hoardings.
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NewsJackson backs new clinical negligence liability test to allow more claims
Retired judge says clinical negligence claims should be heard in a tribunal rather than court.