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NewsNo reduction in awarded costs in ‘Wagatha’ alleged misconduct appeal
Mr Justice Cavanagh gives his ruling on consequential matters following the dismissal of Rebekah Vardy’s appeal.
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NewsTrump tells firms to work for free defending US police officers
Latest executive order states that private sector will be used to represent police facing prosecution.
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NewsInternational firm escapes contempt penalty over judgment leak
High Court judge tells Fieldfisher that embarrassment is sufficient punishment for its 'big mistake'.
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NewsProperty solicitor jailed for £160,000 fraud on her own firm
Hereford practitioner asked for hundreds of payments to her own bank account over a three-year period.
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NewsSupreme Court delivers digital programme on time and within budget
Three-year project has slashed the number of weeks it takes to decide a permission to appeal application.
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NewsAxiom Ince executives deny criminal charges
Criminal trial dealing with charges of fraud and conspiracy to conceal, destroy or dispose of documents is listed for 2027.
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NewsExpert witnesses warned over high-volume housing claims
Conflict of interest risk when solicitors acting in high-volume cases instruct same expert.
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NewsFamily judge lambasts 'obfuscatory disclosure'
Court's approach to £1.2m financial remedy order ‘necessitated by the husband’s dishonesty’.
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NewsBarrister’s suspension over lie to client was ‘disproportionate’
High Court judge allows appeal against direct access practitioner's six-month suspension, imposing a £25,000 fine in its place.
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NewsLaw firm owed £2.8m by collapsed legal business
Former clients also making enquiries about damages deductions by NHLEX group firms.
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NewsBar lags behind law firms in tech take-up
Bar Standards Board research reveals ‘significant’ barriers limiting barristers' ability to use new technology effectively.
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NewsCourt throws out challenge to £700,000 legal bills
Judge in costs recovery claim finds Howard Kennedy invoices were statutory interim bills clearly broken down for the client.
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NewsSolicitor faces £30,000 costs over SRA fine appeal
Tribunal dismisses appeal over £8,000 sanction imposed by adjudicator panel for breach of a property sale undertaking.
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NewsGovernment warned over new 24-week asylum target
Immigration bill will also give regulators more power to clamp down on rogue advisers.
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NewsLegal advisers 'need pay parity' with CPS
Trained legal advisers quitting HMCTS for better paid jobs in Crown Prosecution Service and local government.
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NewsDirector who misled clients over failed claims struck off
Solicitor admits dishonest conduct over statements 'apt to lead' clients to believe personal injury claims had succeeded.
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NewsHousing disrepair firm collapsed owing £6m
Cheshire practice that went under owing £1.8m in tax has few assets to generate a return for creditors.
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NewsJudge issues 'costs padding' warning after firm’s £30,000 bill
Express Solicitors says it acts in common with most firms by agreeing deductions with clients at the time of instruction.
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NewsMore partner promotions as Irwin Mitchell unveils female-only cohort
Meanwhile global firm DLA Piper announces 65 promotions internationally with a quarter of UK partner promotions going to women.
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NewsWant to become a judge? Prepare for two years, solicitors advised
Former appointments commissioner says solicitors possess transferable skills, but often do not fully understand a judge's role.