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NewsIn brief
Johnson in court Westminster Magistrates’ Court granted an application for a summons against Conservative leadership front-runner Boris Johnson MP for three alleged offences of misconduct during the Brexit campaign. Johnson described the private prosecution as a ‘political stunt’. Going it alone More than 500 firms are expected to open next ...
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NewsShamash merger: founder pledges to keep up legal aid fight
As Edwards Duthie Shamash becomes one of the largest high street firms in London, Gerald Shamash laments: ‘If we cannot have access to justice what kind of society are we?’
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NewsLaw Society rebuffs critics over NDA guidance
The Law Society has rebutted ‘headline-grabbing’ claims that it has failed the public in its approach to the use of non-disclosure agreements. Writing for lawgazette.co.uk today, deputy vice-president David Greene says Chancery Lane remains in step with the regulator on the issue and continues to work in the interests of ...
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NewsJunior lawyers invited to help High Court judges
Recently qualified barristers and solicitors can apply to be judicial assistants in a new High Court programme.
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NewsFalconer: my 'regret' over Labour's effort to curb legal aid budget
Former lord chancellor says his government's actions led to public perception that all lawyers had their noses in the trough.
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NewsCriminal bar opens second front in fees dispute
Bar leaders condemn the ‘damage’ caused by the Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme.
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NewsExpert witnesses will undergo ‘intensive assessment’ from June
A certification scheme for expert witnesses is due to start next month, after an unqualified ‘expert’ witness caused fraud trial to collapse.
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NewsCouple jailed for harassing judge after birthday card sent to her home
High Court says appellants intended to show the judge they had extensive knowledge about her.
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NewsGateley found negligent in property transaction case
The City firm’s failure to properly advise property developer meant he missed out on profits, the High Court rules.
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NewsThree months 'not long enough' for domestic abuse review
Group of 37 practitioners has written to the justice secretary explaining what is happening on the ground.
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NewsSecond chance: Gauke widens prisoner release scheme
Ministry of Justice trialling rules that will allow prisoners from open and women's jails to go out and work.
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Human rights lawyer shot dead in Colombia
Paula Andrea Rosero Ordóñez is the latest victim of escalating violence after receiving threats to her life.
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NewsCriminal barristers vote on one-day walkout
Barristers are expected to walk out of all criminal trials and hearings on 1 July, in escalation of row over pay.
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NewsVeteran solicitor rebuked for public comment to blind client
Essex practitioner apologised immediately for comment 'made in a moment of frustration'.
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NewsBarrister accused of deceiving court to block prosecution of paedophile
Former cabinet minister claims under parliamentary privilege that barrister ’gravely misled’ court in sexual abuse case after failing to disclose information.
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NewsFinalists for legal aid 'Oscars' revealed
Practitioners celebrate nominations day after UN envoy highlights impact of cuts on society's poorest.
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NewsFirm right to withhold privileged information, High Court rules
Judge backs Taylor Wessing in five-year dispute over Bahamian trust.
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NewsListed pioneer Gateley's income tops £100m
Acquisition pipeline ’remains strong’, firm says in trading statement.
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NewsTrainee solicitor banned after cocaine find while on duty
William Mawdsley was dismissed by his firm five months into his training period.
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NewsLitigants in person making PI claims face 'bewildering' choice, says MedCo
Calls to simplify process for securing a medical report following an RTA - but who exactly is going to pay?