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NewsFujistu boss egged on witness to fight ‘nasty’ sub-postmaster in court, inquiry hears
Security manager talked about ‘hanging people out to dry’ ahead of Lee Castleton case.
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NewsMail sting: Immigration solicitor fails with complaint to press watchdog
Suspended practitioner said that articles were inaccurate and breached rules on use of clandestine devices and subterfuge.
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NewsHefty fine for law firm owner who relied on 2003 AML manual
Compliance officer fined £14,100 for breaching regulations for ‘longer than was reasonable’.
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NewsCompetition authority has power to require overseas documents, CoA rules
Decision overturns a Competition Appeal Tribunal ruling in favour of motor manufacturers BMW and VW in cartel claim.
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NewsNorth west firm makes big move into Manchester
Firm has already established six offices across Lancashire and Cumbria.
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NewsProfessional bodies call for private prosecution probe
Government asked to revisit the recommendations of the Justice Committee inquiry on safeguards.
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NewsCourt shut due to RAAC set to close for good
MoJ says it was not worth spending the money required to reopen Blackpool Magistrates’ and County Court building.
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NewsE-conveyancing coalition unveils action plan
Digital Property Market Steering Group sets dates to deliver five key objectives - starting with a consultation on upfront information next month.
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NewsLawyers ready to fight UEFA over venue for cup final claims
UEFA applies to have claims heard in a French court but faces opposition from UK firm.
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NewsBig Four firm announces legal redundancies
Announcement follows last month's decision to close subsidary EY Riverview Law.
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NewsGateley profits up - but firm ‘cautious’ in tough legal market
Trading conditions for the past six months have been ‘generally difficult’, listed national firm reveals.
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NewsLender pilot 'will save conveyancers thousands of hours on the phone'
HM Land Registry says it will update lenders directly on progress of mortgage security applications.
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News'Embarrassed by the law': Claimant lawyers 'gutted' by Supreme Court ruling
Justices in Paul and another v Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust said a line on liability had to be drawn somewhere.
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NewsSRA imposes near maximum fine for breaching AML rules
Ilford firm failed to check source of payments or background of client’s financial adviser.
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News‘Not realistic’ for lawyers to work every evening and weekend, inquiry told
Post Office representative says 'human impact' of relentless workload must be taken into account.
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NewsPostpone hearings if you feel unsafe, LCJ tells judges
Justice committee asks lady chief justice about court security following assault on family judge.
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NewsFirst High Court hearing in Nobby Stiles brain injury claim
Group seeking compensation from football authorities includes the family of England World Cup winner who died in 2020.
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NewsUnregistered barrister disbarred for dishonestly misleading regulator
Lawyer provided false information as part of his authorisation to practise application, tribunal finds.
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NewsSolicitor banned for holding on to client fees
Kent practitioner arranged for elderly clients to pay cash and cheques to him.
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NewsPost Office scandal: Victims’ lawyer says redress delayed by red tape
Neil Hudgell tells MPs that the ‘machine’ of the Post Office is slowing down final settlements.