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NewsClaim reprieved from strike-out despite 'lamentable' conduct of case
Court finds that guidance on how to decide whether case should be struck out was not followed.
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NewsTwo more law firm mergers as sector consolidates
Firms in the Thames Valley and north-east announce tieups and growth plans.
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NewsNews focus: IBA 2022 - A letter from America
The cost-of-living crisis felt far removed from the lavish parties at the international bar conference, where delegates were reminded of the power and responsibility of working in the legal sector.
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NewsNews focus: COLPs and COFAs convene in Birmingham
A worsening economic climate was high on the agenda at the annual COLPs and COFAs conference – and delegates heard that a single regulator for legal services remains an aspiration at Westminster.
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NewsPI groups join as test cases lined up for Court of Appeal
Appeals to be heard within weeks as resolution to hybrid claims moves closer.
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NewsJustice reform 'needs more data' - lawtech experts
LawtechUK event discussed technology’s role in twin challenges of improving access to justice and adding to competitive strength of UK’s legal sector.
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NewsCourt hearing adjourned after firm faced six-week wait to see prisoner
London Criminal Courts Solicitors' Association is gathering examples of 'dire state' of legal visits at HMP Pentonville.
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NewsFamily court backlog climbs to 110,000
HM Courts & Tribunals Service figures show number of private and public law cases continues to grow.
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NewsMoJ makes late U-turn on how to extend fixed costs
Government has changed its mind about introducing a separate ‘intermediate track’.
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NewsFunder eyes Covid loan claims after half-year losses
Pilot scheme with bank to recover misued loans shows ‘impressive’ early results.
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NewsSolicitor awarded £32,000 over anxiety during employment transfer
London firm did not properly consult with personal injury lawyer or discuss his terms of employment.
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NewsMP surgery visits reveal unmet housing need
Law firms observing constituency appointments across the country to track legal issues.
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NewsEnd of complaints backlog inevitable, ombudsman predicts
Buoyant complaints handler set to increase budget by 9.6% to fund salary increases.
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NewsClaimant who dropped case at trial should be hit for costs, CoA hears
Defendant pleads for 'shield' of QOCS protection to be taken away from claimant.
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NewsPhishers forge SRA chair Bradley’s email
Gazette journalists among recipients of 'malicious email' seeking login details.
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NewsCrime contract holders to form their own representative body
Criminal Legal Aid Contractors Association would comprise firm owners with their own seat at the negotiating table.
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NewsSRA poised to issue SLAPPs warning
New communication will define what constitutes strategic litigation against public participation.
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NewsCommission urges reform of 'ineffective' confiscation regime
Codification of case law accumulated under Proceeds of Crime Act among proposals.
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NewsTrade union for legal aid lawyers: counsel instructed
Practitioner group says revised offer to criminal bar colleagues shows industrial action is the only way to secure a better deal.
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NewsJudges to be trained on appropriate behaviour, LCJ reveals
Research commissioned by senior judiciary uncovered examples of behaviour that amounted to bullying, harassment or discrimination.