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NewsRape complainants to be given right to second prosecution opinion
People claiming to have suffered rape and sexual assaults can ask for a different prosecutor to review their case if it faces the prospect of being dropped.
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NewsPI clients' data protection claim ‘abusive’, High Court hears
Judgment reserved following the day and a half trial at the Royal Courts of Justice.
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NewsTributes for ‘bright talent’ who died before she could start solicitor apprenticeship
Lily Lammond leaves lasting legacy through fundraising for charitable causes.
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NewsClass action chief's podcast comments raised in contempt proceedings
Pogust Goodhead chief executive Tom Goodhead had vowed to become a mining giant’s ‘absolute worst nightmare’ in group litigation.
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NewsGC network partners with law firm to promote wellbeing
Sessions will explore a day in the life of a senior in-house lawyer and driving an organisational culture of wellbeing.
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NewsTwo smaller practices agree to be merged into regional firms
Alsters Kelley extends its presence in Oxfordshire; JCP Solicitors moves into Port Talbot.
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NewsSolicitor intended to cause offence with antisemitic tweets, SDT told
Firm director denies allegation against him and says social media posts were made in a private capacity.
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NewsCall for long-service medal to boost magistrate morale
Magistrates Assocation publishes seven recommendations which will help ‘create a sustainable foundation for the future of the magistracy’.
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NewsMinisters pressed on humanist weddings
MP says High Court ruling paves a quick and simple way for legally binding ceremonies.
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NewsCourts to have ‘open justice champions’
Regionally based civil servants will provide a single point of contact to help the public observe cases, Mr Justice Nicklin says.
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NewsCJC calls for costs budgeting in group claims
Enhanced costs management should start as soon as possible, says working group.
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NewsSix in 10 women suffered sex discrimination in past five years
Next 100 Years chief urges firms to redouble their commitment to workplace equality and empower women to speak out.
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NewsLIDW: No place for conscientious objection, says Chalk
Firms warned to tread carefully when lawyers express objections by manifesting a protected belief.
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NewsCompliance officers 'overwhelmed' as SRA dishes out £77k fine
Firm failed to comply with rules on client checks for three years but there was no evidence of any harm.
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News'No excuse': Claims firm failed to pay minimum wage to 72 workers
Government says sums due have now been paid to staff.
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NewsCCRC finally welcomes interim chair
Dame Vera Baird KC’s term will run from June 2025 to December 2026.
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NewsEx-managing partner must pay £210k costs of failed employment tribunal claim
Michael Willis had half-share in home worth up to £2.2m and tribunal did not err in law by considering equity release.
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NewsCCRC applicant accused rape victim of not appearing 'sufficiently traumatised'
Applicants asking Criminal Cases Review Commission to look at social media posts as proof of miscarriage of justice.
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NewsBan for solicitor who worked for three firms at once
Belinda Sarkodie had submitted timesheets claiming payment for the same hours on the same dates from the firms, SDT rules.
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NewsLIDW: Cherie Blair laments 'weaponisation' of conflict resolution
Omnia Strategy founder also wants arbitral tribunals to get tough on parties who play ‘fast and loose’ with their financial obligations.