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NewsThanks a bundle! 2,000 pages of 'largely irrelevant' trial papers infuriate judge
Litigants told they can expect cost penalties if lengthy bundles hold up the justice process.
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News'Can you hear me?' Survey highlights video-link failures
Charity Transform Justice is gathering evidence on virtual hearings.
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NewsCourt lift fault hits disabled solicitor's work
More accounts of crumbling courts across England and Wales reach the newsdesk.
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NewsExperts say insurers set for £2.5bn windfall from discount rate
Insurance industry promises ‘cost pressures’ on premiums will reduce once legislation is passed.
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NewsCheers: EU calls for Champagne protection after Brexit
Commission’s latest position paper says EU-wide IP rights should be recognised in UK.
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NewsClaims firm takes out £25m loan for PI market assault
Listed company says money will allow ‘sufficient headroom’ to allow for expansion.
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NewsLawyers and a Labour firebrand elected to justice committee
Committee has lost high-profile MPs Philip Davies and Keith Vaz.
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News'Beware BHS or Woolworths transactions', conveyancing solicitors warned
Law Society and HM Land Registry publish joint guidance to prevent joint property and title fraud.
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Fake lawyer Michael Cremin's dark past revealed
Irish newspaper reports that convicted fraudster, who was listed on legitimate barristers’ chambers website, has string of convictions.
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NewsNews focus: Making justice colour-blind
David Lammy’s review of BAME people in the criminal justice system lists urgent problems and achievable solutions. But is there the appetite – or money – for far-reaching reform?
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NewsLammy: defence solicitors part of 'chronic trust deficit'
Review of treatment of black, Asian and minority ethic people in criminal justice system makes wide-ranging recommendations.
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NewsGovernment to 'consider' electronic will proposals
Minister says ‘no assesment’ for potential fraud has been made.
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NewsLawyers earn £1.25m from KWM collapse as creditors still penniless
Update from administrators gives further details of cost of handling collapsed division of firm.
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News'Unprecedented and extraordinary': repeal bill under fire
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill raises ‘fundamental concerns’ for rule of law, say peers
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NewsDelivering justice 'ever more difficult' - LCJ signs off after 'nine years of austerity'
Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd says his final year has been the hardest - citing the impact of dilapidated courts, low judicial morale and delays.
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NewsNorton Rose latest to ‘northshore’ with Newcastle move
Legal hub will provide data analysis and research for the international firm.
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NewsCompetition threat for 'occasional' conveyancers
Top five firms most insulated from market lull, according to market tracker.
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NewsInsurers toast new discount rate plans
Rate will be based on ‘low risk’ investments and reviewed every three years, lord chancellor announces.
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NewsClaimant lawyers to blame for soaring clinical negligence bill, watchdog concludes
National Audit Office wants 'good hard look' at claims numbers, legal costs and levels of damages.
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NewsIntel given boost in appeal against €1.06bn competition fine
US microchip maker had offered rebates to potential buyers to thwart rival companies.