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Commission considers case for criminal appeals reform
Commissioner issues call for evidence to identify areas where the law is not working.
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Post Office lawyer wanted postmistress to ‘keep her mouth shut’
Public inquiry also hears Post Office discussed trying to persuade expert witness to change opinion.
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Freshfields hits mute on trading performance
From next year, financial information available to the media and public will be limited to Companies House filings.
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Administrators confirmed for collapsed law firm funder
All options being explored including a call on firms that have debts with VFS Legal.
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Chalk asks SRA to look again at immigration solicitors
Lord chancellor urges regulator to show that abuse of system will not be tolerated.
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‘Exhausting, exhilarating but never dull’ - lord chief justice signs off
Lord Burnett of Maldon retires on 30 September after six years in office.
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DDJ acted in 'rude and aggressive manner'
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office issues judge with formal advice for misconduct following two complaints.
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‘Delusional’ Post Office ignored my warnings, says expert witness
Post Office continued to tell expert problems were not widespread but denied him access to data, inquiry hears.
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Fake explosives plot at Gray’s Inn hatched ‘specifically to target’ barrister
Closing submissions in the criminal trial at the Old Bailey over two devices made to look like explosives placed at historic inn.
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Media entitled to name lay justices and advisers, court rules
Family Court rules on application by the media for the release of documents relating to care proceedings.
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Land Registry customer satisfaction falls again
Overall service rated good to excellent by 60% of customers in 2022-23, down from 70% two years previously.
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MoJ considers rethink after legal threat over fixed costs rules
Concerns over inclusion of clinical negligence claims prompted letter before action.
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SRA investigating after Mail’s covert sting on immigration lawyers
Prime minister cites report as evidence of lawyers 'propping up system of exploitation'.
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Legal lender with £39m debt pile files for administration
Firms relying on VFS Legal for funding face scramble to source alternative finance.
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Dentons to face SDT over wealth checks on former client
Firm says it has co-operated with investigation and is committed to compliance.
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£28m confiscation order against former solicitor to Nigeria official
The £28,191,787.15 order against the lawyer is part of one of the CPS’s largest international cases.
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Pure Legal: Couple faced bankruptcy after claims firm failed
Kelly and Michael Ashurst describe moment bailiffs knocked on their door demanding £35,500 in legal bills.
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MoJ confirms compulsory mediation for civil claims up to £10,000
Government says mediation will be 'fully integrated' in litigation journey for small claims.
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Profits down 2% as Linklaters takes Moscow hit
Magic circle firm latest elite practice to announce flat or falling profits.
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Competition watchdog sets its sights on will-writers
Competition and Markets Authority is worried not all firms are complying with consumer protection laws.