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NewsJudge criticises CAFCASS reporter for failing to follow court directions
Advisory service employee ‘entirely abdicated the duty placed upon her’.
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NewsLord chancellor 'failing' on statutory legal aid duty, MPs warn
Justice committee warns of 'unacceptably high risk' of miscarriages of justice due to shrinking availability of legal aid.
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NewsSRA reforms compensation fund levy
This year’s cash call on solicitors is unprecedented, but individuals will shoulder more of the burden under revised funding plans.
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NewsSnap consultation on JR curbs for infrastructure projects
Government unveils plans to curb legal challenges for major housing, energy and transport projects.
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NewsProfits back on the up as TLT passes £200m revenue
National firm states desire to plan ahead for what business will look like in 2040.
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NewsBeach, castle or cruise? MoJ consults on wedding venues
As parliament winds down for summer, the Ministry of Justice finally opens consultation on weddings law reform.
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NewsSRA drops appeal in Carter-Ruck partner 'SLAPP' case
Regulator also agrees to pay the costs of the appeal over SDT's dismissal.
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NewsJuries can cope with complex trials, says landmark Fisher fraud review
Part 2 of Jonathan Fisher KC’s review - Fraud in the Digital Age - makes 47 recommendations to reduce the ‘growing scale’ of fraud.
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NewsConvicted stalker to face SDT
Andrew Milne was convicted of stalking following a seven-day trial at Stratford magistrates’ court earlier this year.
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NewsMoJ finally unveils £34m funding plan for criminal bar
Government opens consultation more than seven months after announcing legal aid cash.
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NewsLongstanding Yorkshire firm crosses border for the first time
Ison Harrison says new base is a big milestone for the employee-owned business.
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NewsFoot Anstey seeks committal of LiP over injunction breaches
Judgment reserved over 'harassing communications’ with firm acting in dispute over will.
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News'Deliberately obfuscatory' class action claimants hit with costs
Claimant firm Pogust Goodhead fended off questions about funding for three years, Competition Appeal Tribunal rules.
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NewsSRA ethics training plans 'too prescriptive'
Birmingham Law Society says shakeup of continuing competence could add £100m to cost of providing legal services.
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NewsCILEX to campaign for Legal Services Act review
Chief executive wants legal executives to be firmly established as third branch of the legal profession.
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NewsBar is wrong on asylum appeal reform, Mahmood tells MPs
Home secretary points to magistrates, parole board members and planning inspectors as justification for tribunal reform.
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NewsSolicitor convicted of sexual assault struck off the roll
Judge said practitioner had already lost his good name as member of the community.
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NewsLondon 'tort burden' set to exceed the US, says industry lobby
Legal costs as a share of GDP are increasing at an average annual rate of nearly 13%.
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NewsCPS apologises over AI hallucinations in court documents
Episode highlights the risks of AI use without appropriate oversight, High Court judge warns in extradition judgment.
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NewsCity partner fined £25,000 over payments to yacht owner
SRA says now-retired solicitor disregarded obligations by allowing client account to be used as a banking facility.