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NewsExpert evidence branded 'literally unbelievable' as PI claim fails
Judge asks whether it was negligence, stupidity or dishonesty to mislead the court over car park collision.
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NewsLegal aid rates in forensic science 'risk miscarriages of justice'
Science and technology committee tells Ministry of Justice to fix inequality of arms between prosecution and defence.
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NewsSRA plans risk profiler to flag potential law firm collapses
Investigators will have access to crib sheets of key data so they can detect warning signs earlier.
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NewsLargest tribunal centre in the country to open - at last
Seven-storey building on Newgate Street, London, was initially expected to be in operation by the end of 2023.
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NewsIn depth: Supreme Court delivers 'bombshell' ruling on software patents - or does it?
Last week’s Supreme Court ruling on the patentability of computer software is certainly bold, but experts doubt that it will lead to the erection of IP barriers around the digital economy.
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NewsMoD to pilot free legal support for rape complainants
External solicitors will advise complainants on their rights and implications of sharing phone and medical records.
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NewsCourt of Protection declines to replace single joint expert in capacity case
Judge orders expert to submit a second ‘focused’ report following disagreement over original assessment.
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NewsSRA investigating potential fraud at collapsed PM Law
Regulator sharing results of its investigation with police and other authorities.
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NewsIn depth: Lammy's plan to seize client account interest faces bitter opposition
Early responses to a consultation on the government’s plan to seize interest on client accounts are hostile. Even not-for-profits worry that the cash will be used to cross-subsidise day-to-day spending.
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NewsSolicitor convicted of stalking faces SRA probe over leasehold 'threats'
Practitioner accused in parliament of ‘bullying, threatening and harassing’ leaseholders into buying freeholds from him.
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NewsFormer employee secures unfair dismissal award against collapsed firm
Zhong Lun Law Firm did not appear at employment tribunal hearing.
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NewsSFO investigates 'troubling' disclosure issues
Lawyers query whether agency is 'fit for purpose' following latest admission of e-discovery challenges.
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NewsExpelled law student made 'bomb' threat to university
’Angry and frustrated’ defendant told court his phone calls were requests for assistance to get himself re-instated.
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NewsHigh Court dismisses JR over EHRC trans guidance
Lead claimant Good Law Project told that despite 'sincere interest in the subject matter' it did not have standing.
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NewsFirm launches scholarship in memory of much-loved late colleague
Jenny Lewis spent more than 10 years working her way up to a leading role in high-street practice.
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NewsPrivate equity house shuns sale option to hold on to fast-growing firm
Fletchers Group announces long-term backing from an affiliate of owner Sun Capital.
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NewsProfits surge at global outfit Kennedys
Firm is targeting 'ambitious goal' of $1 billion in worldwide revenue by 2030.
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NewsJudges slash dieselgate costs amid 'over-lawyering' concerns
Claimants were on the 'wrong side of the line’ in original budgets costs management judgment notes.
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NewsNew blow to SRA as solicitor cleared of 'SLAPP' behaviour awarded costs
Court orders SRA to make an interim payment of £400,000 ‘as soon as possible’ to media lawyer.
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NewsFirm's trusted cashier barred over £200,000 theft
Four-year misconduct was only uncovered when rogue cashier went on annual leave.