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NewsFormer minister elected justice committee chief
Barrister Catherine Atkinson was backed by former Tory chair Sir Bob Neill.
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NewsFirst Black solicitor – new claim verified
Frank Kwabena Mensa Bonsu was admitted on 11 January 1955, several months before Manuel Chandri Delgado, who was thought to be the first Black solicitor to join the roll.
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NewsCoalition of legal professionals demands tougher action against Israel
Measures imposed must be far more wide-ranging to comply with the government’s legal obligations, says letter to PM Andy Burnham.
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NewsMotor finance claims firm cuts losses pending predicted revenue surge
Manchester practice secured £25m loan facility last year in anticipation of steep rise in income from settled cases.
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NewsLegal aid firms take financial hit over 10p mileage discrepancy
HMRC increased mileage rate to 55p for first 10,000 business miles but Legal Aid Agency's allowance remains 45p.
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NewsJudge ends ‘litigation war’ against Mishcon de Reya
‘It is time that the underlying conspiracy theory is given its quietus,’ Mr Justice Cotter said.
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NewsPrivate equity buys in to second offshore firm
Specialist outfit that operates from 11 offices will continue to be led by existing management team.
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NewsStay refused in Mariana dam claim amid law firm tug of war
Pogust Goodhead hails ‘important win’ as rival legal teams vie for control of the litigation.
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News'Rushed' SQE candidates to answer fewer questions
Solicitors Regulation Authority responds to feedback by pruning multiple choice exam.
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NewsMagistrate sanctioned for referring to her status in private dispute
Office-holder alluded to her role 'in circumstances where it could be perceived as adding weight to her position'.
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NewsSolicitor denies insider dealing charges
Practitioner enters not guilty pleas as trial date fixed for 2028.
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NewsSmall firms call for no confidence motion on SRA board
Two groups now voicing open dissent at regulator's plans to split manager and compliance officer roles.
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NewsProblem-solving courts divert four in 10 from immediate jail time
Intensive supervision courts designed to cut reoffending by focusing on addictions that drive criminal behaviour.
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NewsMagistrate’s confrontational manner and lack of compassion lead to sanction
Judicial conduct investigators say magistrate offered ‘limited apologies’.
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NewsTrials listed for 2029 as employment tribunal backlog soars
Outstanding backlog of single cases has now reached 70,000 for the first time.
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NewsNHS AI tools could be repurposed to support jurors, committee told
Lords committee hears evidence from Her Honour Judge Kaly Kaul KC on juror support.
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NewsWoodville owes £300 million. It has £255,000
Directors have 'yet to answer basic questions on the use of investor funds', administrators’ statement of proposals reveals
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NewsFirm ‘fighting for its reputation’ in appeal against court finding
Judgment was reserved by Lord Justice Phillips, Lord Justice Nugee, and Lady Justice Falk.
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NewsLocal government lawyers face 'period of uncertainty'
Housing secretary Angela Rayner wants to ensure local authority overhaul programme is robust and legally sound.
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NewsParliament offered chance to bring forward litigation funding regulation
Peers can debate involvement of Financial Conduct Authority as part of bill debates.