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NewsTrainee tried to cover up discontinuing client’s claim
Employee misled client and her firm in the aftermath of her initial mistake.
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NewsDuncan Lewis takes government to court over legal aid fees
National firm says thousands of vulnerable individuals are eligible for legal aid but struggling to find a lawyer to represent them.
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NewsHarman to head bar bullying probe
Former long-serving MP will chair independent review following report finding shocking levels of bullying, harassment or discrimination.
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NewsConservatives 'will quit ECtHR if necessary', Sunak declares
Conservative leader tells manifesto launch he will choose nation's security over the jurisdiction of a 'foreign court'.
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NewsSurvey reveals caution about regulation of legal AI
Half of lawyers polled say legal profession should self-regulate its use of artificial intelligence.
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NewsPost Office live: Lawyer admitted providing 'political cover' for Post Office
In a week where the Post Office Inquiry focuses on litigation strategy, KCs Anthony de Garr Robinson and Lord Grabiner are first up to explain their role.
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NewsCourt orders costs budget in £10m injured child claim
Master expresses 'real apprehension' about the way that costs have escalated in RTA case.
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NewsIn depth: ‘Secret justice’ response dropped into political vacuum
The MoJ has been accused of dragging its feet over implementing the Ouseley recommendations on closed material procedure. And its belated response has done little to pacify alienated special advocates.
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NewsMel B's family courts petition nears 25,000 signatures
Spice Girl wants judges to receive training designed and delivered by specialist organisations such as Women's Aid.
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NewsNeuberger defies calls to quit Hong Kong court
Former Supreme Court president says he will continue to sit for ‘as long as I can do good by being there’.
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NewsLib Dems pledge reduced backlogs and ‘more generous’ legal aid
Party also says crime victims should have free transcripts of court proceedings.
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NewsBarrister fined £5,000 for not reporting SRA order
Bar Tribunals & Adjudication Service also orders practitioner to pay £2,670 in costs.
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NewsAxiom Fund adviser sentenced to eight years
Sentencing at Southwark Crown Court follows conviction for taking more than £5.8m from Axiom Legal Finance Fund.
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NewsJudges failed postmasters, says former DPP
Sir David Calvert-Smith was instructed by the Post Office to lead a review in 2020 of over 900 prosecutions.
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NewsIn depth: Disputes week - No ‘finishing line’ in race to top
Highlights from London International Disputes Week.
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News'Satoshi perjuror' must be referred to DPP, court hears
Judge hears applications for injunctive relief following damning ruling on bitcoin entrepreneur Dr Craig Wright.
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NewsJudges treated 'like cattle' - bar chief
Public confidence in justice is shot, Sam Townend KC tells bar conference.
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NewsLitigation specialist Dixon joins presidential ranks
Brett Dixon elected as deputy vice president of the Law Society, becoming president in 2026.
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NewsLitigation should not be adversarial - NHS defence chief
NHS Resolution director asks claimant lawyers to help foster a spirit of collaboration.
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