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NewsAppeal backs 'fundamental dishonesty' finding when it was not pleaded
Case believed to be the first to test the principle of fundamental dishonesty when judge is first to raise the defence.
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NewsEx BPP head moves to old rival ULaw
Peter Crisp joins University of Law after 20 years with BPP.
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NewsBrussels latest to announce English-language business court
Brexit will increase the amount of commercial litigation - which will not necessarily be conducted in London.
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NewsCouples lie about adultery to speed up divorce proceedings
Family lawyers say Nuffield Foundation study supports need to introduce no-fault divorce provision.
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NewsObituary: Maria Pittordis
Maria Pittordis, a highly-respected partner at international law firm Hill Dickinson who enjoyed a successful career with the practice for 30 years, has passed away aged 55 following a short illness. Colleagues of Maria, head of Marine, Trade and Energy at Hill Dickinson since 2008, have paid tribute to her ...
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NewsFootball and music disputes dominate High Court filings
Pubs and music venues being increasingly targeted for illegal broadcasts, law firm says.
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NewsEmployers should 'ban the box' over records disclosure, say MPs
Justice select committee says current criminal records disclosure system hampers rehabilitation.
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NewsBrexit patent court stance 'astonishing', says German lawyer who halted the scheme
German lawyer disputes British role in system after Brexit.
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NewsOpen-and-shut case
Delays in the courts system are nothing new. Indeed, it would probably be more newsworthy if a case actually ran to schedule. So there is a certain symmetry in the discovery that those administering the courts also have a poor track record when it comes to timekeeping. Sniffing out a ...
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NewsBalham, gateway to the sounds
Our series on rocking lawyers has been remiss in not yet mentioning the biggest lineup of them all – the global legal battle of the bands Law Rocks! To date, the initiative has raised nearly £2m for charities around the world. Two big events are coming up this month. On ...
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NewsMemory lane
The Law Society Gazette, 1 November 2007 Bill given the green light The Legal Services Bill received Royal Assent this week after the government offered concessions on outstanding issues. The Ministry of Justice agreed to curtail the activities of trade unions that would be exempt from authorisation as alternative business ...
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NewsNews focus: Conveyancing process faces brick wall
As research shows estate agents eclipsing solicitors in the popularity stakes, the government aims to address the bête noire of homebuying – the lengthy conveyancing process.
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NewsJust Costs reborn as firm sheds 'substantial' debt burden
Pre-pack deal led by former director of firm in administration.
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NewsFee dispute: I wasn't sure what work Mark Lewis was doing, law firm chief tells court
Media firm and its former star lawyer at loggerheads over fees incurred through phone hacking claims.
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NewsBar confirms no cab rank rule extension
Regulator reiterates fears that rule extension could reduce access to justice.
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NewsAppleby fears for clients after confirming data breach
Bermuda-based firm said it fell victim to data security incident last year.
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NewsConduct probe into High Court judge ends with retirement
Disciplinary panel was due to meet on Monday to hear misconduct allegations against The Honourable Sir Peter Winston Smith.
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NewsCriminal lawyers no longer put in the longest hours
Legal professionals as a whole are working longer days than ever before, according to recruiter’s survey.
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NewsHousing lawyers draft bill to empower tenants
Solicitor Giles Peaker highlights challenges of current legislation at latest meeting of the all-party parliamentary group on legal aid.
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NewsMotor premiums hit record high as insurer profits leap
The Association of British Insurers says the cost of motor insurance has accelerated to an average of £485 a year.