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NewsIBA Mexico: Government urged to support AI for access to justice
Where the need is greatest, the provision is least, LawtechUK chair Christina Blacklaws points out.
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NewsLAA asks firms to bid for 10-year criminal legal aid contracts
Law Society surprised to see procurement process begin in absence of crucial information on fees.
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NewsCoA rejects retrial despite judge's 'loss of temper'
Appeal judges say majority of complaints about judge’s antagonistic approach were unfounded.
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NewsSFO ordered to disclose total cost of failed ENRC investigation
Serious Fraud Office must comply with the Freedom of Information request or risk contempt of court.
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NewsSolicitor suspended after losing company £212k from transactions
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, by way of agreed outcome, also ordered the director pay £15,000 costs.
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NewsNational firm pledges to give 1% of profits to good causes
Foot Anstey becomes one of the first to join the ‘1% club’, with donation which will help support sustainability, community and charitable initiatives.
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NewsIBA Mexico: Lawyers seek to change negative attitudes
Legal profession’s positive economic and social impacts are quantified in landmark report.
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NewsSRA rebukes solicitor who sent malicious text to his ex
Regulator concludes Newcastle solicitor has a low risk of re-offending.
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NewsLaw centre develops autism passport to support young people
New resource provides information on applying for jobs, preparing for interviews and legal rights.
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NewsBar Council urges government to remove cap on court sitting days
Bar also asks ministers to match-fund 100 additional criminal pupillages a year.
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NewsMidlands outfit poaches quartet from rival firm
Solicitors make the move to firm backed by private equity investment.
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NewsJunior solicitor suspended after failing to tell client defence was struck out
Former Plexus Legal LLP solicitor also ordered to pay almost £2,500 costs by Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
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NewsJudicial salary rise confirmed after pay deal
Lord chancellor announced in July that the government would accept Senior Salaries Review Body’s recommendation.
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NewsFormer NatWest chief moves to legal sector
Dame Alison Rose will mentor firm’s partners and advise the EDI committee.
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NewsIBA Mexico: Government promotes SQE globally
New phase of the GREAT Legal Services campaign focuses on Latin American markets.
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NewsCourt of Appeal quashes judge’s unlawful suspended sentence
Appellent who falsely claimed solicitor did not inform him his trial could begin on any day took ‘unreasonable risk’ in not making sure he could attend court.
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NewsPublic inquiries: Lords committee demands action to ensure lessons are learned
Report calls for new parliamentary committee to hold government accountable on recommendations.
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NewsJunior lawyers entering legal sector at ‘really exciting’ time
Junior Solicitors Network Summit discusses generative AI, resilience and the future of the legal sector.
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NewsJobs at risk as national firm announces department closures
Personal injury, costs, credit hire and legal aid departments all face cuts in ‘strategic restructure’ to support growth.
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NewsSolicitor who withheld disbursements from barristers struck off
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal says Manchester sole practitioner ‘flagrantly disregarded’ duties.