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NewsDelivering justice 'ever more difficult' - LCJ signs off after 'nine years of austerity'
Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd says his final year has been the hardest - citing the impact of dilapidated courts, low judicial morale and delays.
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NewsClaimant lawyers to blame for soaring clinical negligence bill, watchdog concludes
National Audit Office wants 'good hard look' at claims numbers, legal costs and levels of damages.
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NewsHoliday claims farmer rapped for '351,000 deaths' video
Rebuke comes as SRA reveals it has received information about 31 firms suspected of improper referral arrangements.
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NewsSRA not planning outright ban on solicitor-client sexual relations
Regulator had been urged to revise its guidance to solicitors unsure of their ethical obligations.
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NewsInsolvency expert rebuked for missing reports as he prepared for retirement
SRA publicises agreement involving solicitor who has retired after a 30-year unblemished record.
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NewsCity reveals 80%+ retention rates
Round-up of retention rates for trainee solicitors in major City firms.
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News‘Barrister’ who conned dying woman jailed
Question marks as to whether there will be an investigation into how conman was profiled on chambers’ website.
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NewsElection annulment 'momentous development' for rule of law
Kenya’s Supreme Court orders new presidential poll in a first for the continent of Africa.
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NewsPhone hacking case lawyer locked in fees battle with ex-firm
Case due to come to court later this year as both parties attempt to recover funds from the other.
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NewsNewcastle civic leaders in talks to host civil justice
Local authority's courts lease expected to generate income to fund front line services in the city.
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NewsInsurance staff convicted over £7k bribe conspiracy
Allianz workers had been approached to retrieve customers’ data to sell onto CMCs.
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NewsExclusive: FoI reveals flexible pilot courts running at only half capacity
Official figures raise fresh questions about the controversial tests due to start later this year.
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NewsMedco members warned about 'unacceptable behaviour' to auditors
Unfounded complaints behind made about inspectors looking over suitability of medical reporting organisations.
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NewsSRA rebukes third solicitor for Christmas party conduct
Yorkshire practitioner also found to have made inappropriate comments to colleagues.
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NewsForces representative attacks MoD despite Iraq apology
Government still working behind the scenes to thwart combat claims, says Hilary Meredith, as defence secretary apologises to mother of soldier killed in Iraq.
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NewsConsumer champion: SRA must justify cuts in public protection
Legal Services Consumer Panel praises intention but urges caution about watering down safeguards.
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NewsAdmiral bemoans discount rate - but hikes dividend as profits rise
Insurer accused of talking up legal costs to scare motorists.
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NewsEmployment 'first': time limit extended after fees ruled unlawful
One of first cases to be affected by Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on employment tribunal fees.