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NewsMoJ chief denies whiplash portal is in hock to insurers
David Parkin also confirms crucial detail about what claims will be included in new system for litigants in person.
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NewsSupreme Court begins hunt for Hale's replacement
Lady Hale, the first woman to become president of the UK's highest court, retires next January.
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NewsCourt extends Linklaters gag on former director
Bar on Frank Mellish revealing ’sensitive confidential information’ about incidents involving female staff to run to 22 February.
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NewsSir Nick Clegg named in ENRC action against wife's former firm
Request for briefing on SFO investigation 'clearly' fell outside scope of Clegg’s ministerial duties, court application claims.
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NewsAppeal court overturns £1m 'security' order for late evidence
Commercial court judge had proposed £1m security to show the defendant was ‘not simply playing for time’.
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NewsAppeal upholds compliance officer curb on 'sloppy' solicitor
Anthony Gale fails to persuade High Court that restrictions were disproportionate and unnecessary..
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NewsNews focus: A ‘drop in the ocean’ for justice?
The Ministry of Justice sweetened its long-awaited review of swingeing legal aid cuts with a pledge to spend £8m on legal support and litigants in person. But does its response go far enough?
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NewsRoyal visit for Supremes
Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visiting the Supreme Court Source: Getty images The Supreme Court had a visit from the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall to mark its 10th anniversary.
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NewsFury over MoJ 'betrayal' on legal aid at inquests
Ministry of Justice decides against policy change that would have cost an extra £30m-£70m.
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NewsCompetition watchdog asked to investigate probate fee reform
Row over 'death tax' escalates as Liberal Democrat leader accuses government of abuse of executive power.
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Nominations open for Law Society Excellence Awards 2019
Nominations are now being accepted for this year’s Law Society Excellence Awards, which will recognise the outstanding achievements of solicitors working in all areas of law across England and Wales. The Excellence Awards are now in their 13th year and nominations are sought in 22 categories, including eight that recognise ...
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NewsDWF announces £75m listing - but members locked in to 2024
International firm reveals more details of its plans ahead of main market listing on the stock exchange next month.
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NewsLASPO part 2: MoJ content that civil reforms have driven down costs
Review uncovers evidence that some personal injury firms may be overcharging their clients through inflated insurance premiums.
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NewsLASPO review: the profession reacts
Practitioner groups cautiously welcome the Ministry of Justice's action plan but highlight the need for immediate action.
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NewsProbate 'stealth tax' scrapes through committee
Changes voted through by nine votes to eight but will still go before House of Commons.
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NewsUN justice task force backs 'inspirational' England and Wales-type reforms
Regulatory model 'fosters innovation and accessibility', working group report finds.
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NewsEx-Linklaters partner faces jail after Munich assault
Thomas Elser and another partner left firm after incident at Oktoberfest celebration.
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News£8m pledged for 'innovative' and LiP support as LASPO review published
‘For too long legal support has been focused solely on funding court disputes', lord chancellor says.
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NewsRegulator to 'sweep' 500 websites to monitor price compliance
Firms told they cannot simply refuse to comply with new fees transparency rules.
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NewsKPMG legal consultancy arm coming to UK in 'months'
Legal Operations & Transformation Services will help in-house counsel identify solutions for delivery of legal services.