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NewsNew Society president Blacklaws to lead government Law Tech push
Christina Blacklaws yesterday took office as the fifth woman president of the Law Society of England and Wales, succeeding Joe Egan. Blacklaws’ accession coincides with her appointment by lord chancellor David Gauke as chair of a new panel of Law Tech industry professionals to accelerate the development and adoption of ...
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NewsManchester firm pledges £37k to save pioneering drug court
FDAC National Unit will close in September due to a lack of government support.
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Public access barrister suspended over advice failure
Bar Standards Board says Mark William Smith, called to the bar in 1997, can appeal disciplinary decision.
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NewsCivil Liability Bill delayed for weeks
Legislation intended to reform the PI small claims sector looks set to be put off until after the summer.
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NewsLandmark study calls on MoJ to test robots and self-service advice
Ministry of Justice should fund tests of online self-service legal advice and AI ‘shadow’ judgments.
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NewsLCJ warns of 'lasting damage' to High Court through judge shortage
Lord Burnett of Maldon makes impassioned plea for more support in recruiting required numbers.
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NewsWe got it wrong: MoJ admits overcharging for court fees
Embarrassing admission following Gazette investigation into fee-charging policy.
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News'State-of-the-art' City court to be built from scratch
New facility off Fleet Street will handle white-collar crime cases.
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NewsFirm leaders hit with £135k costs over investment schemes probe
Colemans partners admitted misconduct following complaints from out-of-pocket investors.
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NewsCampaigners' delight as court provision saved
Solicitor who led fight to retain court service in Chichester says others facing similar plight should never give up.
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News'Justice is not a transaction' - parliament hears Tory spending pleas
Conservative MPs lead calls for ministers to receive extra resources to deal with justice issues.
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NewsSociety speaks out on threat to judicial independence in Poland
Legislation empowering country’s president to determine constitution of Supreme Court comes into force today.
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NewsENRC appeal to determine privilege scope
The extent of legal professional privilege comes into the spotlight tomorrow.
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NewsCouncil partnership leads family courts digital drive
An initiative by local authorities and judges has pushed family courts into the digital age.
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NewsJackson gives LASPO thumbs up as MoJ begins costs review
Justice officials to look at all aspects of the 2013 costs reforms.
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NewsOfficial Solicitor Alastair Pitblado 'leaves legacy to be proud of'
Ministry of Justice confirms death of leading official, as tributes flood in from profession.
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NewsWe'll hold insurers to account over whiplash savings, Keen pledges
Minister also reveals plans for a review of periodical payment orders later this year.
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NewsSix solicitors charged over alleged £12.6m legal aid fraud
Nine people will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 17 July.