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NewsHigh Court to hear Khan case seven days after arrest warrant issued
Committal hearing in The Law Society of England and Wales v Sophia Khan Law Limited listed for today.
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Landmark privacy ruling not ‘novel, radical or surprising’, Supreme Court hears
A decision that a person under a criminal investigation has a reasonable expectation of privacy pre-charge is under appeal.
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Supreme Court allows DWP’s appeal over universal credit
The UK’s highest court held that a recent CJEU ruling has ‘binding force in its entirety on and in the United Kingdom’.
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Conveyancers face 'unjustified' negligence claims over stamp duty
HM Revenue & Customs unveils plans to end abuse of tax rules for mixed property and multiple dwellings.
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Raab invites ‘drastic and bold’ ideas to keep family matters out of court
Lord chancellor says as many as half of cases should be settled through ADR or mediation.
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Solicitor struck off after almost £600k of client money vanished
Compensation fund - paid for by the profession - required to pay back wronged conveyancing clients.
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Contempt case against Russian oligarch revived by CoA
Applicants are not ‘under a duty to act wholly impartially or as if they had no legitimate private interest in the outcome’, Court of Appeal says.
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Eastern promise as growing firm swallows up local rival
Ashtons Legal now boasts a headcount of more than 400 across six offices in East Anglia.
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Costs bill not valid because solicitor’s signature was illegible
High Court grants permission to appeal an order that the bill in a clinical negligence case was validly served.
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Landmark privacy case begins at Supreme Court
Five justices consider whether someone under criminal investigation can have a reasonable expectation of privacy before they are charged.
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One third of big firms 'actively considering IPO'
Interest suggests demand is growing for external capital to fund expansion plans.
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'Experienced' LiP refused adjournment for pro bono counsel's unavailability
Judge said absence of barrister in £5m professional negligence claim is significant but not overwhelming.
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Labour picks non-lawyer as shadow justice secretary
Steve Reed steps in to the shoes of David Lammy, promoted to the foreign secretary.
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‘We’re freezing!’ Lawyers grumble as courts heating packs up
Solicitors and court staff are having to wear coats and gloves indoors as temperatures plunge.
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Blueprint for family court monitoring mechanism unveiled
Pilot to commence next spring as domestic abuse and victims commissioners reveal details.
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Ex-barrister who harassed former lover has life sentence quashed
Sentence was 'manifestly excessive and wrong in principle' Court of Appeal rules.
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Mystery surrounds solicitor's case five days after arrest warrant
Mr Justice Fancourt's decision in relation to Soophia Khan, 41, has since made national headlines.
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Official judgment portal set to go live
National Archives digital director John Sheridan says the free repository of court judgments ‘is the right thing to do’.
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Listed firms buoyant after reporting half-year profit rises
Knights and Gateley both optimistic about coming six months after promising half-year figures.
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Retired solicitor agrees to strike-off over filing delay
Veteran practitioner admits seeking to conceal a late submission to the property tribunal.
