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NewsHigh Court provides guidance on fundamental dishonesty
Lawyers welcome binding decision, which enables paying parties to take on those who bring dishonest claims.
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NewsCity watchdog consults on huge expansion of ombudsman scheme
FCA wants to bring small businesses which can’t afford to go to court within Financial Services Ombudsman scheme - but calls for a formal tribunal are growing louder.
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NewsLaw firm prepares to issue Worboys judicial review claim
Birnberg Peirce has sent a letter before claim while the Centre for Women's Justice has raised over £54,000 to challenge the Parole Board's decision.
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NewsDeceitful claimant ordered to pay back £20k damages
Facebook searches uncovered that ‘victim’ was friend of other driver in collision at centre of road traffic accident claim.
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NewsTribunal judges criticise 'far too complex' immigration system
Law Society committee chair Sharmila Mehta says Commons report is an opportunity to consider rule changes.
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NewsNews focus: new bar chair defends venerable business model
New bar chair Andrew Walker QC fiercely defends an old business model - if it ain’t broke, why fix it?
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NewsFirms suffer the January blues – but is it a myth?
Two firms succumbed last week in what is a very tough trading period - but are practices really more at risk in ‘crunch month’?
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News‘No choice but to engage’ over disclosure
The group working on a complete overhaul of the rules on disclosure for the Business and Property Courts is calling for feedback from lawyers and clients.
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NewsEnd game nears for India liberalisation case
India liberalisation case may be entering last leg, Kian Ganz reports from Mumbai.
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NewsProposed superexam is no cash cow, says SRA
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has denied that the new solicitors superexam will be a cash cow.
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NewsSRA closes firm ahead of prosecutions
Intervention to protect interests of North Lincolnshire practice’s clients.
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NewsWorboys judicial review 'inappropriate', lord chancellor says
David Gauke acknowledges his decision will disappoint victims but is expanding transparency review to include parole challenges.
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NewsOnline deeds come a step closer as government accepts liability
Risks of contingent liability for electronic signatures ‘low’, minister tells parliament.
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NewsMPs call for lawyer-free forum for financial disputes
Tribunal would enable small businesses to fight large corporations, House of Commons hears.
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DBA to CFA: court backs firm's switch weeks before settlement
High Court decision is worth potentially an extra £273,000 to law firm.
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NewsAccountancy body granted right to carry out probate work
Association of Chartered Certified Accounts hails ‘important development’.
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News'We cannot continue on this path': forensic science regulator criticises legal aid cuts
Dr Gillian Tully demands statutory measures to enforce high standards and avoid miscarriages of justice.
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NewsHMCTS reveals eight proposed new court closures
Trimming of court estate is latest step in the courts modernisation programme.
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NewsCharles Russell Speechlys signs sports boutique
Firm will offer expertise in sports law when combination finalised next week.