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NewsLandmark case on compulsory mediation opens in Court of Appeal
Welsh local authority argues nuisance claim should be stayed until the claimant has engaged with other alternative dispute resolution options.
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NewsJAC 'regarded as a joke', solicitor candidate tells tribunal
Employment tribunal begins hearing race discrimination claim brought by Ashok Ghosh against Judicial Appointments Commission.
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NewsHigh Court halves barrister's suspension on appeal
Tribunal’s 12-month suspension was ‘clearly inappropriate’ in misconduct case, judge rules.
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NewsHorizon scandal inquiry hit by new Post Office disclosure failures
Victims’ lawyers complain of the Post Office trying to manipulate inquiry process as 363,000 emails go missing.
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NewsIntervenor hit with £20,000 costs for acting unreasonably
Family Division chief sees off ‘chilling effect’ argument to order Association of Clinical Psychologists to pay adverse costs.
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NewsNews focus: Society unveils draft conveyancing protocol
As the means of creating and exchanging contracts in conveyancing continue to evolve, the Law Society has unveiled a draft protocol designed to aid residential and commercial solicitors.
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News2026 trial date for Patisserie Valerie criminal case
The four defendants including the bakery chain’s former director have not yet entered pleas.
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NewsKing’s speech: legislation on criminal sentencing and leasehold reform
No real surprises among the 21 measures announced for parliament next year.
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NewsFirm bound by ombudsman-brokered costs deal, court finds
‘Revised’ invoice for an extra £145,000 assessed at nil by costs judge.
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NewsMedia lawyers take aim at Law Society over SLAPPs
Representative body accuses Chancery Lane of 'succumbing to a one-sided narrative'.
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NewsOnline bar exams to remain suspended over cheating
Candidates can only use pen and paper after Bar Standards Board received 'clear evidence of cheating'.
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NewsLawyers to face Post Office Inquiry over criminal prosecutions
First case study will focus on young mother left homeless after wrongful conviction.
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NewsPI claimant beats fixed costs by proving defendant's dishonesty
Case hailed as signal that punitive costs orders not ‘sole preserve’ of defendants.
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NewsIn focus: Fury over IBA ethical gatekeepers plan
Proposals on whether lawyers need further guidance when deciding whether to act for controversial clients sparked heated debate - many bars are highly sceptical.
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NewsMediation talks unlikely to end Brazil dam collapse case in UK
Deal with Brazilian prosecutors would not necessarily end litigation in London on behalf of 700,000 claimants.
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NewsLawyers note 'impressive speed' of crypto-king conviction
Sam Bankman-Fried convicted on seven counts just a year after FTX crypto exchange went bankrupt.
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NewsLegal aid advisory board 'not just another talking shop'
Her Honour Judge Deborah Taylor updates criminal defence practitioners on progress so far to review fee structures.
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NewsMishcon teams up with social enterprise to fund women's scholarships
Mishcon de Reya’s offices in the UK, Hong Kong and Singapore will be funding 100 scholarships for women from low income countries.
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NewsLawyers urged to cater for 'overwhelmed' central claims centre
District judge says lawyers should take into account delays when planning for limitation periods.
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NewsSRA's legal executive takeover will confuse public, Society warns
Chancery Lane strongly opposes proposals to bring legal executives under Solicitors Regulation Authority's remit.