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SRA hikes super-exam fees
Inflation and cost of providing assessment in Welsh behind increase in SQE prices, regulator says.
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Face-to-face mental health tribunals suspended in safety review
In a separate development related to safety, family court judges in London are set to resume wearing robes.
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Exclusive – former SC justices and Court of Appeal judges rebut UK Lawyers for Israel critique
Group, which includes three former Supreme Court justices, issues detailed defence of its call for sanctions.
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LCJ endorses 'recognition list' for pro bono work
Head of the judiciary says pro bono is no substitute for legal aid but lawyers' contributions should be celebrated.
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Firm wins legal aid appeal after 96% cull of evidence claim
Costs judge finds exhibit in dispute 'was not duplicative at the point of disclosure or, indeed, at the time it was reviewed properly by the defence'.
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Bates accuses Post Office firm of being ‘disingenuous at best’
Sub-postmaster leader says litigation tactics of Post Office made life ‘incredibly difficult’.
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Crumbling courts: ceiling gives way at Reading
Plaster strewn across one of the benches in the magistrates’ court.
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A&O and Shearman announce first merged firm partnerships
A&O announces 32 partners, down from 36 last year, while Shearman elects eight.
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Strasbourg throws out two climate change cases - but finds Swiss authorities at fault
Claim brought by Portuguese young people against more than 30 European countries, including the UK, is ruled inadmissible.
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Lawyers' Gaza letter 'based on erroneous legal claims'
Letter of riposte organised by UK Lawyers for Israel has so far attracted more than 1,300 signatures.
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Barristers outperform solicitors early in judicial recruitment process
Judicial Appointments Commission uses 'qualifying test' when applications significantly outnumber vacancies.
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Lawyers shun partnership as burnout fears increase
Survey finds reluctance to take on the working lifestyle of partners among many associates.
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Firm floored by 238% hike in indemnity insurance bill
Premium increase wiped out profits at West Midlands firm which was already facing challenges.
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Barrister suspended over unpaid court costs
‘Public should be able to expect barristers to comply with court orders,’ Bar Standards Board says.
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Cumbria firm strengthens presence in north east with acquisition
Deal described as ‘major milestone in both firms’ long histories’ by Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors’ managing director.
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SRA disqualifies employee who backdated documents
Solicitors Regulation Authority describes the employee’s conduct as ‘dishonest and lacking integrity’.
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Law Society consults on 5% PC fee rise
Representative body proposes a £4.20 increase in its call on the annual charge - but the SRA has yet to show its hand.
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Firm fined £17,000 over AML breaches
Latest sanction brings the total of AML fines imposed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to more than £300,000.
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European Court of Human Rights to rule on 'historic' climate change cases
ECtHR to rule on three climate change cases - the largest of which has been brought against more than 30 states.
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Wage bill rise pares profits at Travers Smith
City firm’s trading surplus fell from £75m in 2022 to £65m as staff salaries surged.