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NewsLAA to introduce 10-year flexible criminal legal aid contracts
Law Society says change will cut down on stress endured by solicitors during procurement process.
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NewsPost Office live: Top KC asked whether he was 'set up' by organisation
Brian Altman KC, who advised the Post Office between 2013 and 2021, is questioned on his role in the organisation's response to the emerging Horizon scandal.
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NewsTwo SLAPP cases bound for SDT
SRA chief executive tells peers that, of 71 investigations into alleged strategic litigation against public participation, 48 ‘remain live’.
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NewsJuror pilot will provide free counselling after distressing trials
Ministry of Justice will fund ‘first of its kind’ pilot which will also include a 24/7 telephone helpline providing support, advice and information.
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NewsFormer City solicitor jailed for 15 years for role in £30m Ponzi scheme
Jonathan Denton’s misconduct led to his firm being fined £500,000 by the SDT.
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NewsBanned solicitor jailed for false immigration claims
Flora Mendes was struck off nine years ago but continued to make money from immigration work.
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News‘Sarcastic’ judge warned for shouting at legal representative in family hearing
Investigation following a complaint from a litigant in family proceedings found the district judge had been ‘sarcastic and condescending’.
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NewsIn depth: SFO chief on his vision for the enforcement body
After unveiling the SFO’s five-year strategy, director Nick Ephgrave spoke to the Gazette about how the agency intends to harness technology to improve disclosure. He also wants the agency to be ‘career-enhancing’ for its lawyers.
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NewsNew firm owners shun billable hour for all-round service
Former colleagues go into business together seeking to provide holistic approach.
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NewsCampaigners urge CPS to remove 'drill music' from guidance on gang-related offences
Academic research on consequences for young black men and children prompts fresh call for use of rap music as evidence to be curbed.
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News‘I didn’t come here to lie’: Post Office solicitor denies evidence cover-up
Jarnail Singh said he did not know about Horizon bugs in 2010 - but he was emailed details.
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: 'I felt I was fighting for my life': Stratford duty solicitor describes being pinned down by court security
Gazette speaks to duty solicitor involved in Stratford Magistrates' Court incident - who says he does not feel safe to return.
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NewsSRA warns of ‘improper practices’ in mass claims sector
Warning notice and guidance follows discussions with financial services regulators.
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NewsExclusive: judges take action to improve court security
Group of senior judges and HM Courts & Tribunals Service officials set up in response to assault on Judge Perusko last year.
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NewsPost Office live: Former head of criminal Jarnail Singh worried about brand reputation
Follow our live blog from the public inquiry into the Post Office Horizon scandal.
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NewsPost Office lawyers held secret meeting with judge to stop disclosure
Solicitor also admits he failed to comply with his duties in handling expert witnesses.
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NewsNeurodivergent lawyers let down across legal sector, finds survey
New poll finds high levels of discrimination and reluctance to be open about neurodiversity.
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NewsIn depth: Probate modernisation can't happen until 37-year-old rules are updated
With the Probate Registry set to handle a projected 350,000 applications a year, modernisation of the process is increasingly urgent. But digitisation is contingent on updating 37-year-old rules.
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News‘Dine and dash’ solicitor struck off over £60 Harvester bill
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal says a strike-off was the ‘only appropriate sanction’ to deal with the convicted fraudster.
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NewsCouncil had no duty to prevent psychiatric harm
Wokingham Borough Council obtains charging order as appeal throws out taxi driver's claim.