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NewsNo more sip tests? ID card pilot to help jump the court queue
Test scheme expected to be rolled out next month for solicitors and barristers entering court buildings.
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Funder Augusta raises £150m from single investor
Litigation funder Augusta has raised £150m from a single investor to add to its litigation warchest, it revealed today. It is understood that the cash has come from a blue chip investor. Augusta set up in 2014 and has so far committed £98m in funding for 162 cases. Until now, ...
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NewsListed firm acquires headhunter and business psychologists in £3m deal
Staff moved into Gateley’s London office as expansion continues.
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NewsCourt finds abuse of process did not affect limitation period
Guidance from Court of Appeal now required, says Mr Justice Andrews.
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NewsCox appointed AG as Wright is reshuffled
Backbencher appointed to post as ministers move between departments.
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NewsDamages in landmark trolling case for woman harassed for 12 years
Paul Curran created websites and social media accounts to harass Lindsey Goldrick Dean.
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NewsPay defence practitioners earlier to improve disclosure - attorney general
Jeremy Wright MP QC tells Commons justice select committee that the process should be frontloaded as part of a culture change.
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Solicitors among new High Court judges - but gaps remain on the bench
Judicial Appointments Commission received 52 applications.
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NewsRegime for challenging legal bills may need reform – judge
‘Byzantine’ Solicitors Act fails to give clarity to clients of law firms on precisely how and when they can query what they are charged.
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NewsIconic City court to boost capital
A £170m flagship court to deal with economic crime is to be constructed in central London.
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NewsInsurer demands 'more backing' to battle dishonest claims
Ruling of fundamental dishonesty made only after case was appealed in the High Court.
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NewsSolicitor leaves roll after keeping client money for translation work
London lawyer sent invoices to housing clients then retained funds for her personal work.
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NewsTaxpayer on hook for £750m if MoJ loses judicial pensions case
Hefty potential bill is revealed in the Ministry of Justice's annual report and accounts for 2017/18, published yesterday.
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NewsNew Society president Blacklaws to lead government Law Tech push
Christina Blacklaws yesterday took office as the fifth woman president of the Law Society of England and Wales, succeeding Joe Egan. Blacklaws’ accession coincides with her appointment by lord chancellor David Gauke as chair of a new panel of Law Tech industry professionals to accelerate the development and adoption of ...
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NewsManchester firm pledges £37k to save pioneering drug court
FDAC National Unit will close in September due to a lack of government support.
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NewsLitigant found in contempt for emailing lawyer during cross-examination
Judge concluded trial would no longer be fair after it emerged claimant contacted third party.
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Public access barrister suspended over advice failure
Bar Standards Board says Mark William Smith, called to the bar in 1997, can appeal disciplinary decision.