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NewsCourt rejects £150,000 costs cap that would have killed off claims
Case believed to be the first application for a capping order since costs budgeting began.
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NewsConsumer panel speaks out over ‘woeful decline’ in justice spending
Organisation makes rare criticism of the government ahead of next week’s crucial spending review.
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NewsUnfair proceedings ruling over advocate ‘with soft voice and hand in pocket’
Court rules that magistrates’ court hearing was not fair to claimant who was 20ft away from bench.
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NewsBar to clamp down on chambers that keep quiet about fees
A 'significant minority' of sets are not meeting transparency requirements, says Bar Standards Board.
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News'Tick box’ AML regime isn’t working, Society tells Treasury
Chancery Lane pushes for a risk-based approach which takes pressure off small firms.
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NewsCourt orders that SRA be given access to shut down firm’s files
Solicitor subject to intervention said former clients did not need regulator to be involved.
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NewsEx-stripper could have to drop ET claim after being refused right to anonymity
Appeal tribunal finds that stigma of work as a stripper is not enough to stop open justice.
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NewsLargest ever legal aid inquiry calls for independent fee review
Cross-party commission held evidence sessions with several frontline practitioners.
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NewsEco-barrister denies 'publicity stunt' in Supreme Court appeal
Tim Crosland tells Supreme Court that three of its justices were 'not independent or impartial' in May judgment.
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NewsSociety will fight to save SIF from closure
Council resolution says that extension of fund is in interests of profession and public.
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NewsFirms on ‘hiding to nothing’ with SDT inequality of arms
Regulatory specialist says problem of funding for tribunal cases is becoming more acute as insurance market tightens.
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NewsSchool’s out for Weightmans’ class of 13
National firm welcomes recruits to its first solicitor apprenticeship programme.
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NewsLaw Societies condemn 'harmful' economic crime levy
New tax will play into the hands of rival jurisdictions seeking investment, professional body warns.
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NewsCFA costs payable as part of maintenance award, CoA rules
Court agrees success fee in inheritance case can be classed as a debt.
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NewsBSB promises to tackle 'ageing' bar
The average age of a practising barrister has risen from 38.5 in 1990-91 to 46.5 in 2019-20.
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NewsHeathrow protest barrister gears up for Supreme Court appeal
Tim Crosland was found in contempt of court by three Supreme Court justices in May.
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NewsCustomer happiness just as important as outcome, firms tell survey
More firms also engaging with review sites - but not necessarily the negative reviews.
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NewsLaw Society hails legislative coups at president's inauguration
I. Stephanie Boyce spoke of ‘clear definitive successes’ in preserving the rule of law.
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NewsA&O matches rival with £107,500 NQ starting salary
City firms fight for top graduates amid talent shortage.
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NewsCommon Platform blip 'illustrates danger of overestimating technology'
Lord chief justice revealed rollout of digital case management system was paused.