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NewsJudge was caused ‘considerable distress’ when solicitor sued her
Solicitor advocate launched an ‘appalling action’ against Master Jennifer James, for which he faces paying costs in excess of £300,000.
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News'Important difference' in age assessment JR claims, Court of Appeal rules
There is no heightened bar for intervention when the court must decide how old a claimant is, the court said.
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NewsCandidates' confidence in SQE plummets
Law firms are increasingly confident about exam but candidates criticise multiple-choice test.
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NewsSFO secures £900,000 confiscation order against Axiom Fund adviser
Former practitioner has three months to pay £928,479.89 or he could face more years added to his sentence for fraudulent trading.
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NewsSolicitors fear burden of dual regulation under AML plans
Society says fundamental change to AML supervision should not be rushed through.
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NewsSave the date: Mazur appeal given February 2026 listing
Court date brought forward in recognition of importance of litigation conduct decision.
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NewsNew backlog record renews conflict on jury curbs
Law Society says justice secretary David Lammy's solution merely transfers problem from one court to another.
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NewsSRA shuts down Manchester firm with links to collapsed practice
Regulator says it has acted to protect the interest of Precision Solicitors’ clients.
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NewsShoosmiths unlocks £1m bonus after hitting ‘AI prompts’ target
Firm says technology has freed up staff to focus on important client-facing work.
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NewsBindmans lodges super-complaint over lengthy rape investigations
Law firm highlights 'potential systemic breach' of ECHR obligations.
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NewsFare dodger employs Mazur defence to challenge private prosecutions
Charles Brohiri alleges the use of a lay prosecutor by Govia Thameslink Railway was unlawful.
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NewsMixed response from profession to ombudsman budget rise
Consumer panel reluctantly backs 12.1% rise - but Law Society says complaints handler should concentrate on core statutory function.
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NewsDrunken kiss not misconduct, SDT finds
Workplace culture 'lacked appropriate safeguards and encouraged excessive drinking'.
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NewsGovernment promises legislation to end PACCAR ‘limbo’
New bill will clarify that litigation funding deals are not damages-based agreements, minister says.
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NewsLaw Society to intervene in Court of Appeal Mazur challenge
September ruling on conduct of litigation has caused significant disruption in the legal sector.
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News'We cannot shirk reform': Lammy refuses to budge on jury trials
Lord chancellor defends Leveson review and says Crown court backlog will exceed 100,000 by the time of the next election without reform.
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NewsDrop 'SLAPP' assault, top media lawyer urges SRA
Regulator's campaign against abusive 'lawfare' suffers two tribunal defeats in a week.
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NewsNon-practising solicitor struck off for dishonest criminal case work
Gavin Clarke said his judgement was impaired by personal and professional difficulties.
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NewsTaylor Wessing confirms transatlantic merger
Tie-up with Winston & Strawn, expected to conclude next May, will not include affiliates in eight European countries.
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NewsSRA review finds compliance officers feel undervalued by firms
Regulator concerned that current regime is not always operating effectively.