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NewsCivil Liability Bill: One concession but Gauke stands firm on PI reform
MPs stick to party political lines as they debate changes that could be a major blow for claimant lawyers.
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NewsLandmark privilege win: appeal court rules against SFO in ENRC case
Advice whose purpose is to avoid or settle legal proceedings is as much protected by litigation privilege as advice given for the purpose of defence.
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NewsVW wins costs order against 'premature' group litigation
Funders will pay an initial sum of £168,000 after judge rules claimant firm acted before it was in a position to proceed.
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NewsWe'll renew action if promises not kept, new criminal bar chief warns
Chris Henley QC says the challenges remain the same despite recent achievements.
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NewsSolicitor quartet among 32 new deputy High Court judges
Former Law Society criminal law committee member among handful of solicitor appointments.
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NewsBeware bogus business partners, SRA warns, after two firms are conned out of £7m
New colleagues defrauded solicitors of £7m in two recent cases where businesses expanded, regulator reports.
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NewsCourt of Protection costs ordered after conduct 'verging on arrogance'
Judge makes rare decision to show disapproval at the conduct of proceedings involving a local authority.
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NewsNew SFO chief vows to 'reach out' to solicitors and calms independence fears
Lisa Osofsky offered a collegiate vision in her first speech as director of the Serious Fraud Office.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell profits dip again as sluggish period continues
National firm happy with trading performance and says it has invested for future prosperity.
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NewsTransatlantic firm BCLP opens in Hong Kong and Singapore
Newly merged practice will operate under the BCLP brand in both jurisdictions.
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NewsSmall claims limit exemption for ‘vulnerable’ road users?
The government last week hinted at a concession in its reforms of the personal injury sector.
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NewsSolicitors voice police station assault fears
Criminal defence specialists have spoken about the risks duty solicitors face at police stations.
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NewsLegal aid providers in limbo day before new contracts begin
Law Society has asked the Legal Aid Agency to issue urgent advice about existing and new work.
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NewsJuniors lose out as MoJ proposes advocacy fee rise
Law Society says new rates will will worsen the recruitment crisis in legal aid work.
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NewsDBA regulations 'not fit for purpose' - bar
Ministry of Justice told that few barristers are willing to take the risk of not being able to recover their costs.
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NewsConveyancers forced to publish prices
Licensed conveyancers will have to publish costs and service details on their website.
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News'Trust in solicitors on the line': Society calls on profession to help block 'dangerous' deregulation
Legal Services Board is considering regulator’s proposals for changes to handbook.
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NewsSupreme Court ruling renews cohabitation warning
Family lawyers highlight lack of awareness among unmarried couples about their rights when a partner dies.
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NewsPI referral fee ban not working, MoJ told
Forum of Insurance Lawyers says SRA survey underestimates degree to which claimant businesses breach LASPO.