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NewsPost Office lawyer worried that openness would risk adverse publicity
Inquiry hears of close relationship between PR strategists and Post Office lawyers.
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NewsSolicitor who charged dishonest Grade A rate is struck off
Solicitor passed off work as his own and inflated costs by thousands of pounds.
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News'Weekends ruined': Ditch Friday deadlines and reduce stress all round, say litigators
Wellbeing champions say lawyers should think more progressively about when to require service.
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NewsCalls grow in parliament to extend SRA’s unlimited fining powers
House of Lords committee also suggests allowing the regulator to probe the actions of private investigators.
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NewsHome buying and selling: Mandate upfront information, MPs told
Industry bodies say provision of property information earlier in the process will speed up sales and reduce fall-throughs.
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NewsHillsborough inquiry solicitor wins legal aid appeal
Senior Costs Judge Gordon-Saker finds solicitor, who was acquitted of perverting the course of justice, was ‘reasonable’ in instructing the counsel he did.
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NewsMayfair firm bought in pre-pack deal after administrators called in
Firm snapped up by HCR Law to grow its healthcare law division.
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NewsFletchers owner splashes £74m on acquisitions in two years
Spending spree included £32m purchase of a case acquisition specialist Blume.
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NewsLaw Society mulls ‘legal aid’ for solicitors hauled before SDT
Council votes to establish committee that will consider how to ensure ‘equality of arms’ at tribunal.
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NewsCity firm and former partner charged by SRA over events from 2015
Candey plans to contest charges over sources of funds and says it has acted 'entirely properly'.
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NewsEmployee forged signature after feeling ‘pressured’ by client
SRA says conveyancing assistant acted dishonestly when put under pressure to complete purchase.
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NewsClaimant spends £28k challenging an ATE premium worth £393
Former client in costs challenge claim wanted documents outlining whether commissions were paid to insurer.
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NewsSpeeding magistrate given formal advice over mentioning role in court
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office says the magistrate apologised but only mentioned his status ‘to explain the circumstances behind offence’.
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NewsStay of trial over lack of CPS counsel was ‘based on mistakes’ - Carr
Judgment highlights ‘challenges arising out of under-resourcing of the criminal justice system’ in case centred on stay over lack of prosecuting counsel.
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NewsHome buying and selling inquiry: MPs to hear evidence from industry bodies
Home Buying and Selling Group and Conveyancing Association chiefs will give evidence in opening session.
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NewsMoJ ‘moves the dial’ on mandatory mediation
Procedure for higher value claims 'seems to work well in Ontario', conference hears.
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NewsSociety calls for Moscow sanctions clarity
In a submission to an inquiry on Russian Financial Sanctions, Chancery Lane also proposes that current disclosure obligations be reassessed.
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NewsEarly legal advice: MoJ report reveals pilot problems
Evaluation highlights need for better engagement with practitioners but says early legal advice could generate significant value for money.
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NewsCourts at loggerheads over medical agency fee details
Question of whether civil claimants need to reveal details of fees paid to medical agencies continues to vex the courts.
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NewsInternational law a ‘living instrument’ - Chalk defends approach to illegal migration
Lord chancellor says rule of law can 'help us to protect our borders if we approach it in the right way'.