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SRA asks when solicitors' misconduct should be wiped from record
New consultation on how much information should be published and kept by solicitors’ regulator.
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Queen’s Speech: Bill of Rights and Brexit freedoms
Government to ‘restore balance of power between legislature and courts’ with Bill of Rights.
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'Reach out': lawyers highlight pressures of dispute resolution work
Senior figures share experiences and advice at dedicated session on mental health at London International Disputes Week.
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Fixed costs extension earmarked for April 2023
Ministry of Justice now looking at possible uplift where a party or witness is vulnerable.
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BT collective proceedings to remain ‘opt-out’ claim
Court of Appeal dismisses telecoms giant’s appeal over second-ever CPO.
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Ropes & Gray launches social mobility scholarship scheme
International firm to offer work experience to 12 students this summer.
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Criminal bar chief hails 'extraordinary' commitment to legal aid action
Jo Sidhu QC says 'no returns' is causing widespread disruption and time is not on the government's side.
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SRA intervenes after venerable Wales firm enters liquidation
Firm cites rising indemnity insurance costs as key factor behind closure.
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First Welsh council joins Land Registry's digital register
Agency says legislation aligning local land charges service fees enabled it to work with local authorities in Wales.
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Russia - City firms 'applying sniff test' to potential clients
Speakers at London International Disputes Week consider the fallout from Russia sanctions.
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Rights reform and Brexit freedoms expected in Queen’s speech
Bill will seek to change the relationship between domestic courts and the Strasbourg court.
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Mental health: 'Time for a culture change in the law'
Law Society and LawCare issue joint call for action in Mental Health Awareness Week.
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LiP loses costs challenge over 'no longer instructed' barrister
Judge finds no evidence that direct-access barrister was not authorised to agree draft orders.
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Litigant banned over ‘unjustified’ complaints to regulators
Judge extends civil restraint order on nurse who made ‘allegations of dishonesty or discrimination’ against lawyers.
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Howard Kennedy sees off negligence claim
London firm to be paid £850,000 towards costs under settlement, High Court hears.
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PC fee to rise - but overall practising bills will fall
Chief executive strives to make the SRA ‘as efficient and effective as possible’.
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‘Tommy Robinson’ faces contempt proceedings
English Defence League founder failed to attend court for debtor questioning in March.
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Getting £135m for criminal legal aid not easy, says minister
James Cartlidge MP insists at Law Society webinar that practitioners will get a 15% uplift in most fees.
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Land Registry output 'higher than before the pandemic'
Hybrid working believed to have increased productivity but conveyancers complain of delays.
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