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NewsEstranged daughter handed victory in wills dispute
Judgment shows estrangement not ‘fatal’ in challenging wills.
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NewsLady Hale to be first female Supreme Court president
Family specialist continues to break new ground in the legal profession.
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NewsJudicial diversity stats show barristers' stranglehold increasing
Snapshot of figures also reveals scant improvement in recruitment of BAME judges.
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NewsBar Council calls for 'shared tribunal' if CJEU is ditched
Bar’s representative body says EU citizens living in UK risk missing out.
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NewsNet closes on solicitors involved in bogus holiday claims
Claims management regulator reveals fresh efforts to stamp out rogue elements of industry.
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NewsMoJ backs 'current framework' for regulation
Legal Services Board told to address perception it has over-extended its remit.
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NewsCPS digital drive continues with 2,800 new laptops
Latest Crown Prosecution Service report highlights significant technological investment.
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NewsKWM administrators to respond to employment tribunal claim
Claim brought by 200 aggrieved former staff members of international firm.
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NewsLikely date revealed for discount rate decision
Justice minister reaffirms commitment to '100% principle' over personal injury damages.
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NewsFormer sex abuse suspect loses anonymity fight
Newspapers wins right to identify individual in landmark open justice ruling.
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NewsBBC reveals top lawyer paid the same as Danny Dyer
Three legal advisers appear on list of corporation’s highest earners.
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NewsFirm fined £5k for breaking workplace pensions rules
London practice is punished as part of regulator’s public crackdown on non-compliance.
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NewsDisclosure problems 'have blighted criminal justice system for too long'
QC investigating 2011 Mouncher trial collapse says it is time for a new spirit of openness.
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NewsHMCTS turns in £100m civil justice 'surplus' as fees add up
Government starting to reap the rewards of fees and charges in civil courts.
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NewsNew call to outlaw 'catfishing'
New criminal offence needed to stop people’s identities being stolen, MP says.
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NewsDigital mortgages to go live this year
Deeds to be created, signed and registered without the need for any paperwork or involvement by humans, Land Registry claims.
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NewsMoJ renews commitment to small claims limit rise
No backtracking likely as discount rate also set to come under the microscope.
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NewsRetention 'time bomb' could hit judiciary, LCJ warns
Several judges have publicly declared they will quit once transitional pension protections end.
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NewsSuper-exam threat to law degree popularity as applications surge
UCAS figures show law applications have continuously risen despite an overall fall.
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NewsPublic satisfied with lawyers - but consumer panel still not happy
Satisfaction levels and trust in lawyers rising slightly, while unbundling is failing to take off.