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NewsJudge critical of Fieldfisher’s 'continued failure' causing trial delay
Ruling states that international firm’s lack of supervision of e-disclosure was key problem.
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NewsJailed former Cooley associate banned from profession
Joshua Brien, 49, was jailed for seven-and-a-half years for £600,000 fraud last year.
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NewsBar protest 'biting harder' than government data suggests
Chambers chief says listings offices are pre-empting non-attendances and more cases will emerge that need to be added to government's count.
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NewsAG denies plan to ban government lawyers from rejecting policy
Updated legal risk guidance will 'focus on how government lawyers can work with ministers to problem-solve'.
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NewsCrown court valedictory for criminal defence 'legend'
Judge tells farewell gathering that barristers owe Bill Waddington a 'huge debt of gratitude'.
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NewsWhole-life orders only for ‘exceptionally serious cases’, CoA rules
Five judges hear appeals in the cases of killers including Wayne Couzens.
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News'Wagatha Christie': Vardy facing 'monstrous' costs bill after libel claim dismissed
Coleen Rooney’s viral post about Rebekah Vardy ‘substantially true’, court rules.
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NewsLSB accused of 'overstepping its remit' with competence requirement
Bar Council says oversight regulator's policy for checking lawyers are competent is a 'solution in search of a problem'.
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NewsJR guidance for civil servants updated following Covid cases
Government Legal Department discusses bias, standing, justiciability and Brexit in 'Judge Over Your Shoulder' document.
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NewsHigh court blocks set-aside of client agreement at assessment
Agreements cannot be set aside in costs proceedings on the grounds of illegitimate pressure.
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NewsSQE IT fiasco: dozens seek compensation
Aspiring solicitors out of pocket after booking travel and hotel rooms for an exam that never happened.
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NewsWithers and Freeths latest to award ‘cost of living’ payments
Withers to pay staff £1,000 and reports 10% increase in revenue.
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NewsOld Bailey sentencing remarks broadcast on TV for the first time
Lord chief justice hopes landmark moment for open justice will help public gain better understanding of how judges reach their decisions.
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NewsInce halves in value as ‘financial difficulties’ revealed
Chief executive announces departure as shares plummet following £7m capital raising announcement.
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NewsRescheduled SQE dates confirmed following IT fiasco
Candidates will be able to sit functioning legal knowledge exams on 4 and 8 August or request a refund.
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NewsChambers discriminated against barrister in gender-critical row
Employment tribunal rejects Allison Bailey's complaint against campaign group Stonewall.
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NewsFreshfields partner profits top £2m
Magic circle firm says financial results represent sixth consecutive year of revenue growth.
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NewsCompulsory mediation could hit solicitors hard, government admits
Parties in civil legal disputes for claims up to £10,000 would have to attend one-hour telephone session.
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NewsMet apologises to lawyer for picket line arrest
Barrister Franck Magennis receives written apology and £3,000 compensation from police.
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NewsLegal adviser banned for feigning ignorance of court order
Slater and Gordon employee tried to blame his late application on problems associated with Covid.