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NewsOwner paid herself from client money and cost profession £450,000
Tribunal hears that co-owner made ‘significant drawings’ at a time when client account was being drained.
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NewsNew lawyers step in to lead rugby injury group claim
Group litigation specialist KP Law confirms it is taking the place of Rylands Garth.
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NewsSociety 'deeply concerned' over ICC sanctions
US secretary of state attacks 'a corrupt and fatally politicised supranational court that has maliciously abused its authority'.
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NewsWidow denied shot at second claim over late husband’s hospital treatment
Court rules that first settlement was intended to be full and final.
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NewsSRA proposal on M&A disclosure ‘unworkable’, says top adviser
CM Murray also urges regulator to define what actually constitutes a law firm merger or acquisition.
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NewsPEP slides at Pinsent Masons
’Heavy investment’ in technology and new offices has squeezed international firm’s profits.
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NewsRevealed: Doomed Woodville founders' last-ditch fundraising bid
Directors were attempting to raise investment funds through 'digital loan notes' via a separate company as funder went under.
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News'It's mad': Ricky Gervais marriage comments spur fresh reform plea
Family lawyer says cohabitation consultation addresses rights when someone dies intestate - but does not deal with inheritance tax.
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NewsSRA 'heading towards irresponsible' in dealing with SDT application
Hearing of withdrawal application delayed because regulator was not available.
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NewsJunior struck off over stolen bike insurance claim
Tribunal says dishonest claim by City solicitor of less than two years was no fleeting lapse.
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NewsJudge upholds 'sub-optimal' prenup
London firm Mishcon de Reya says ruling is a timely reminder of court's approach to prenuptial agreements.
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NewsWindrush victims facing 'two-tier' justice
JUSTICE report says that Windrush claimants unfairly miss out on funded legal support.
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NewsMagistrates removed from office over failure to complete training
Lady chief justice and lord chancellor considered removal from office ‘the appropriate and proportionate sanction’.
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NewsSRA looking into dozens of reports of AI misuse
Regulator concerned that client details are being shared with public tools such as ChatGPT.
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NewsPEP dips at Stewarts amid 'substantial investment'
High-end litigation outfit has been spending money on its offices and artificial intelligence tools.
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NewsMapping data deal 'will help transform property market'
Memorandum of understanding will 'help shape a more connected, digitally enabled property market over the next three years'.
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NewsKnights makes £4m acquisition as two offices set to close
Around 30 fee earners included in deal but uncertain future for support staff in Reading and Henley.
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NewsUniversity expands legal clinics into family law advice
Students’ pro-bono service will offer sessions by appointment either in person or virtually.
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News'Total disregard' for orders ends discrimination claim against firm
Judge finds repeated missed deadlines and ignored warnings mean fair trial is impossible.
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NewsWe can't charge clients for complaints - ombudsman
LeO's chief ombudsman says complaints service must remain free at the point of use.