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NewsFormer Linklaters partner paid ‘very large’ sums for trial evidence
Judge said payments put the court 'on scrutiny against the possibility of a “subtle influence” to assist' the bank's case - but concluded the testimony was 'helpful'.
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NewsListed firm borrowed £10m to fund acquisition
Dividend expected to rise as Rosenblatt says profits are well ahead of market expectations.
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NewsJustice minister defends legal aid timetable
James Cartlidge MP says response to independent review is too important to rush.
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NewsSolicitor claiming race discrimination against CPS loses latest case
Judge says latest attempt at litigation is 'identical' to claim already dismissed in 2019.
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NewsAG seeks injunction against BBC over ‘national security’ story, High Court hears
Suella Braverman applying for ‘injunctive relief to restrain the publication and broadcast of a news story’ raising ‘national security’ concerns.
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NewsSalary war goes on as firm moves NQs onto £161,500 a year
US firm also announces it will pay for associates to take a week-long holiday to improve work-life balance.
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NewsAnnual figures show motor PI claims falling sharply in 2021
Campaigner says government is succeeding in placing PI sector into ‘permanent lockdown’.
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NewsOne in six young barristers want to quit, representative body suggests
Bar Council says workloads need to be more manageable to ‘avoid burn-out and the loss of young barristers from the profession’.
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NewsSoftware billionaire loses bid to delay decision on US extradition
High Court refuses Mike Lynch’s judicial review to allow home secretary to delay decision on his extradition to the US.
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NewsBraverman: 'Virtue' in having a political attorney general
Government's chief law officer says she is unaware of concerns among lawyers about her role.
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NewsCourt of Appeal rules on amendments to cladding claim
Ruling allowing amendments to a claim in relation to combustible cladding ‘may be of some significance to the construction industry’.
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NewsGrowing PI firm says new £8m warchest will fund more acquisitions
Credit agreement with bank will also pay for marketing spend and recruitment drive.
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NewsLawyers engaging in ‘trench warfare’ may be summoned to court – Flaux
Sir Julian Flaux warns that uncooperative parties may face ‘an in person hearing, possibly first thing in the morning … to instil some common sense’.
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NewsBSB asked to pursue ‘consequences’ for bosses of failed barrister service
Legal Services Board says nine consumers left without representation after Absolute Barrister failure.
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NewsRecovered billions could support ‘under-resourced’ law enforcement, report suggests
Anti-corruption charity calls for ‘economic crime fighting fund’ - anda model litigant code for lawyers to stamp out 'abusive tactics'.
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NewsNHS trust loses costs battle after arguing 'specialised' solicitor skills not needed
Trust said ‘baton of responsibility’ had passed to counsel in 'groundbreaking' case.
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NewsCourt allows ‘clear and obvious’ Part 36 mistake to be changed
Judge says rules around settlement offers are not 'hermetically sealed'.
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NewsMagistrates told to stay silent as lawyers mount 'disrespectful' attacks
National leadership magistrate discussed negative reaction to sentencing powers increase with lord chief justice.
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NewsTop-200 firms finalise merger plan but London office to close
Newly enlarged firm will have 360 staff working from offices in the south of England.
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NewsAssange extradition fight could be heading to Supreme Court
High Court certifies point of law of general public importance over assurances by requesting states in extradition cases.