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NewsClimate campaigners hail ‘landmark’ Supreme Court judgment
Ruling that planning authority should have taken account of ‘downstream’ greenhouse gas emissions could affect other drilling projects.
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NewsSanctions regime ineffective, legal review concludes
Procedure 'lacks consistency, clarity of process and proportionality and fails to achieve its aims in punishing bad actors', authors claim.
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NewsSolicitor sacked weeks after telling boss she was pregnant
Firm had been in talks over a promotion but then made pregnant employee redundant.
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NewsSolicitor candidates contest key seats in general election
Dozens of lawyers stand good chances of election after being selected for winnable seats on 4 July.
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NewsFirms push ahead with office upgrades and new locations
Firms continues to seek bigger and brighter places to work in city centres.
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NewsWomen's justice charity unveils training programme for defence lawyers
Director Harriet Wistrich says lawyers need to understand the dynamics of domestic abuse so they can properly represent their clients.
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NewsFormer Pure Legal director leads growing claims firm
Solicitor’s new firm looks to grow after securing long-term funding.
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NewsCourt throws out challenge to 60% damages deduction
High Court dismisses ex-client’s appeal and says costs agreement was binding.
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NewsStudy reveals bereaved families' distressing experiences at inquests
Academics interviewed 89 bereaved people and 82 coronial professionals to understand impact of inquests on the grieving process.
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NewsPost Office lawyer accused of conspiring to pervert course of justice
Second Sight accountant found compelling evidence in two cases that evidence was withheld, public inquiry is told.
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NewsCall for human right against scares from the air
People should be able to live without physical or psychological threat from above, say rights campaigners.
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NewsCoroner's court locks doors over security concerns
Electronic locking system on doors of two Reading court rooms excludes public during inquests.
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NewsSRA sounds alarm on firm mergers
M&As must prioritise clients’ interests, regulator warns after spate of high profile collapses.
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NewsRosenblatt sees off ‘conspiracy’ claim
Allegations by former Stobart chief executive of concealment of documents had no prospect of success, High Court rules.
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NewsLawyers looking into potential action over police car calf collision
Evidence being assessed by lawyers in advance of a potential private prosecution.
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NewsSRA fights for anonymity in money-laundering compliance case
High Court hears appeal against rulings on due diligence check, in case which explores the scope of privilege.
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NewsIn depth: General election manifesto roundup
The three main parties agree that criminal justice needs fixing – but differ on priorities.
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NewsReform UK pledges justice spending hike and family law change
Nigel Farage’s party sets out how it would govern if elected next month.
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NewsJustice reform charity unveils post-election criminal justice action plan
Former lord chancellor says blueprint, which would see more cases kept in magistrates' court, warrants serious consideration.
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NewsFirm showed a ‘lackadaisical’ approach to breach of contract
County court judge ponders wasted costs order but says firm's behaviour was not improper.