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NewsFunder lent to both parties in former couple’s property battle
Funder provided £90,000 in high-interest loans to client earning £10,000 a year, ombudsman reveals.
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News'Senior and authoritative figure' must guard constitution, say peers
The duty of safeguarding the constitution is currently split between several ministers.
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NewsMoJ missing crucial data for mediation scheme
Family mediation voucher scheme extended but ministers need more data to secure longer-term funding.
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NewsIT worker jailed for child sexual offences barred from profession
Criminal conduct occurred outside work and did not involve use of magic circle firm’s IT equipment.
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NewsIn depth: MoJ to review computer evidence - but what is it?
The most widespread miscarriage of justice in British history demonstrated the fallibility of evidence produced by software. But the Ministry of Justice will not find it easy to redraw the boundaries.
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NewsFirm ordered to repay fee deducted without consent
Costs judge doubts if £57,000 can be repaid as firm has since gone into liquidation.
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NewsTories targeting AG’s bar career deny playing party politics
Shadow solicitor general says party wants to ensure public confidence in legal system.
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NewsBank of Mum and Dad: Low-paid legal internships locking out working-class
Half of legal employers offering internships pay less than the minimum wage, benefiting middle-class graduates who rely on the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’.
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NewsSaudi prince sees off $1.2bn bankruptcy bid over jurisdiction argument
Petitioner cannot enforce dispute arbitration award because prince is not resident in England, High Court rules.
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NewsHigh Court slashes 'manifestly excessive' costs in Prince Harry case against Mail
Senior Master Cook and Mr Justice Nicklin described the combined £38.8m total costs sought by both parties as 'manifestly excessive'.
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NewsJust one solicitor appointed KC in annual silk round - again
Five solicitors applied in 2024 competition but only one was successful. None of 10 Black applicants was appointed.
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NewsCompliance officer and firm each fined £25,000 for multiple rule breaches
Residual balances left unchecked, client account shortfalls and non-compliance with AML regulations.
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NewsCoA allows naming of 'historic judges' in Sara Sharif case
Judge who restricted the naming of three judges had no jurisdiction to do so, Court of Appeal finds in unanimous decision.
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NewsDay of the Endangered Lawyer shines spotlight on Belarus
Lawyers in Belarus face 'criminal sanctions, arbitrary detention and systematic harassment'.
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NewsSociety counsels caution over JR curbs
Law Society president Richard Atkinson says any reforms must balance efficiency with access to justice.
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NewsHigh Court slashes SFO’s damages bill in ongoing litigation with mining giant
Judgment dismisses Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation’s amendments to include additional damages of more than $90m.
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NewsCivil legal aid: MoJ consults on higher fees
Ministry of Justice says proposals will increase overall spend by 25% for housing work and 30% for immigration work.
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NewsHM Land Registry staff 'work to rule' over compulsory office attendance
Union says action will have a huge impact on service delivery while Land Registry says it will cause minimal impact.
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NewsStarmer vows to take on 'Nimbys' with JR curbs
Judicial review avenues would be restricted for people opposing major infrastructure projects.
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NewsMastercard litigation: £2 for each claimant, up to £100m for funder
Proposed settlement figures revealed ahead of Competition Appeal Tribunal hearing to bring marathon litigation to a close.