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NewsWe can't charge clients for complaints - ombudsman
LeO's chief ombudsman says complaints service must remain free at the point of use.
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NewsAbsent harasser of Foot Anstey loses contempt appeal
Court of Appeal issues warning about appellants failing to attend, stating that judges 'bent over backwards' to hear the case quickly.
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NewsFirm's charity campaign gets personal after employee's cancer diagnosis
Louise Nolan is back at work after receiving care from the same hospital for which her firm has been raising money.
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NewsTop-100 firm and Holborn neighbour call off merger talks
Tieup would have created combined firm with revenues of £70m-plus.
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NewsAmicable divorce service sets up firm for clients who can't resolve disputes
Solicitors being recruited for customers who do not want to use negotiated couples service.
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NewsCosts ruling 'would blow the small claims track to bits'
Court of Appeal overturns judge's cost penalty for 'unreasonable behaviour' by claimant.
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NewsStudents get taste of life as a government lawyer
More than 500 aspiring solicitors and barristers took part in the Legal Professional Diversity Summer Scheme.
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NewsFirm's 'utter incompetence' lambasted by judge in published ruling
Family solicitors went on record for husband they had not spoken to for weeks.
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NewsBarrister disbarred over court recordings
Mariam El-Sobky also made fun of confidential mental health issues in a group chat.
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NewsPotanina v Potanin divorce saga takes another twist
Russian litigants ‘continue to find novel ways to extend their dispute’ in England.
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NewsGirls nearly twice as likely as boys to take Law A-level
Subject is now one of the fastest growing in the UK.
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NewsSolicitor suspended for misconduct lasting over 15 years
Durham practitioner admitted failing to act in the best interests of a vulnerable client.
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NewsLandowner loses appeal over council's refusal to pay costs
Local authority argued that allowing recovery would set precedent with 'serious consequences' for public purse.
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NewsJudges have no 'general discretion' to vary costs budgets, High Court confirms
Judgment also casts light on what the courts consider 'significant developments' in a case.
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NewsRoad traffic victims unaware of compensation rights, report finds
People who do seek compensation often face a long, stressful and expensive process, says Victims’ Commissioner.
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NewsLet's Be Blunt: Southport survivor client inspires firms to ditch tipped knives
Firms in MAPD Group support campaign by switching to knives with round-tip blades in office kitchens.
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NewsFamily lawyers hit back at Deech over cohabitation reform
Resolution also rejects claim by senior family judge that the proposals would generate thousands of new cases.
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NewsSupreme Court allows appeal in employment discrimination case
Taxi driver claimed fee paid for access to bookings was discriminatory because it cost part-time workers more per hour.
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NewsConsolidator in high-end locations makes second acquisition
‘Two planted and more to come’ - Oak Legal pledges to allow firms to retain their autonomy.
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NewsSDT rebuffs sole practitioner's appeal against rebuke
Essex solicitor failed to progress administration of an estate in her capacity as executrix.