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NewsJudge stops mother’s court action after children refused to see her
Estranged mother applied to see her children but judge said children’s wishes must come first.
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NewsLawyers still waiting for outcome of whiplash tariff review
Almost five months since the last government’s pledge, lawyers have yet to be updated.
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NewsManaging partner asked junior to lie in client email
Tribunal finds solicitor acted ‘dishonestly’ in instructing junior colleague who was only three weeks’ qualified.
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NewsQuinn Emanuel ordered to reveal ‘middleman’ in alleged arbitration forgery
Russian billionaire granted application for disclosure as he ‘genuinely seeks lawful redress of a serious wrong’.
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NewsMetamorph chief back in business with new director post
Tony Stockdale reveals first directorship appointment in almost two years.
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NewsFresh legal risk guidance for government lawyers
Attorney general Richard Hermer KC wants lawyers advising ministers to feel empowered to stand up for the rule of law.
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NewsSlater and Gordon in court over settlement deduction claim
The High Court costs hearing is dealing with test cases over personal injury settlements.
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NewsSRA probes conduct of rugby brain injury claim
London law firm Rylands Garth took former client to court over repayment of fees.
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NewsEx-MP secures costs cut over Sunday Times libel claim
Victoria McCloud rules that losing a phone with key information was a ‘serious matter’.
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NewsSDT lifts solicitor’s suspension with ‘stringent conditions’
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal accepts lawyer had 'insight into, and remorse for, his misconduct'.
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NewsPost Office discussed charging fees to claim Horizon compensation
Lawyers involved in ‘hatching’ a plan to restrict postmasters’ chances of securing redress.
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NewsProfessional services on government’s ‘growth-driving’ list
Law Society hails 'bold and ambitous strategy' as 'breakthrough moment for the legal sector'.
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NewsBullying and harassment not confined to the bar, LSB tells probe
Oversight regulator has been examining wider impact of poor behaviour and will consult on proposals in relation to professional ethics.
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NewsData protection law could stifle AI in Europe, master of the rolls warns
Sir Geoffrey Vos says potential problems arise from regulation getting ahead of private law.
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NewsFast-expanding Mishcon’s profits top £100m
Annual accounts reveal sharp rise in annual trading surplus despite a hefty increase in wage bill.
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NewsRule of law 'essential for economic growth' - attorney general
Richard Hermer KC will say the trust that businesses have in the courts is one of UK's greatest commercial advantages.
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NewsFirm sanctioned after hackers steal clients’ personal details
Thousands of pieces of information were published on the dark web, Information Commissioner’s Office states.
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News'Legally misconceived': top defence silk condemns SRA prosecution and costs appeal
Solicitors Regulation Authority says it is ‘looking into’ the case in which it is accused of not disclosing all evidence in costs appeal.
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NewsNew Wales legal chief cautious on justice devolution
Counsel general also denounces ‘shameful spectacle’ of last UK government over Rwanda and prorogation.
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News‘Alleges’ expunged from Cafcass domestic abuse policy
New policy follows 2020 report which found the family justice system did not effectively protect victims of domestic abuse.