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NewsLegal ethics guru publishes free book on Post Office scandal
Frail Professionalism? shows how the ’complacency and aggression of well-paid lawyers’ can weaken the rule of law, says Professor Richard Moorhead.
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NewsBarings upbeat despite £22m annual loss
Claims firm says it will start generating ’significant revenue’ this year after landmark court win.
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NewsRevealed: MoJ’s ‘stealth’ plan to seize client account interest
Law Society ’disappointed to see the MoJ advertising a role that appears to indicate the ILCA scheme is moving ahead despite near-universal opposition’.
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NewsPrince Harry claim: Daily Mail statement in full
Case ’raises disturbing questions about the conduct of elements of the legal profession’.
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NewsPrince Harry claimants face £34m costs bill and ordered to pay £9.5m on account
Defendants’ costs in the case were ‘striking’ - but the conduct in pursuing the claim against the Daily Mail went ‘well outside the norm’.
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NewsRugby claims survive but claimant lawyer slammed by court
Senior master says court can ‘take comfort’ from Rylands Garth coming off the record.
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NewsKnights seals £27m acquisition in second-biggest deal
Around 160 fee earners will transfer, as Moore Barlow owners pocket £18 million up front.
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NewsFormer SSB Law chief to face misconduct charges
Allegations include failing to tell clients about adverse cost risks and determining the value of claims without evidence.
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NewsInsurance law firm's profit surge reflects bullish market
Private equity-backed top-50 outfit is cutting costs and capitalising on buoyant trading conditions.
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NewsCollapsed litigation funder named in FCA warning on loan-note scams
Failure of Woodville Consultants Ltd, 'shows the potential risk to investors'.
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NewsLawyers’ aggression ‘like going back to the 1980s’, says judge
Court finds that defence team from Knights was largely responsible for drawing out proceedings.
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NewsOwner paid herself from client money and cost profession £450,000
Tribunal hears that co-owner made ‘significant drawings’ at a time when client account was being drained.
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NewsNew lawyers step in to lead rugby injury group claim
Group litigation specialist KP Law confirms it is taking the place of Rylands Garth.
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NewsSociety 'deeply concerned' over ICC sanctions
US secretary of state attacks 'a corrupt and fatally politicised supranational court that has maliciously abused its authority'.
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NewsWidow denied shot at second claim over late husband’s hospital treatment
Court rules that first settlement was intended to be full and final.
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NewsSRA proposal on M&A disclosure ‘unworkable’, says top adviser
CM Murray also urges regulator to define what actually constitutes a law firm merger or acquisition.
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NewsPEP slides at Pinsent Masons
’Heavy investment’ in technology and new offices has squeezed international firm’s profits.
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NewsRevealed: Doomed Woodville founders' last-ditch fundraising bid
Directors were attempting to raise investment funds through 'digital loan notes' via a separate company as funder went under.
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News'It's mad': Ricky Gervais marriage comments spur fresh reform plea
Family lawyer says cohabitation consultation addresses rights when someone dies intestate - but does not deal with inheritance tax.