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NewsSRA appeals to High Court to ban dishonest solicitor
Case likely to examine issues surrounding how to treat lawyers with mental health conditions.
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NewsCMS chief Warne and lay members among appointments to Law Society's new Board
The Law Society has today finalised membership of its new Board by appointing two solicitors not already on its governing Council, together with two lay members. The non-Council solicitor members appointed following an executive search process are Penelope Warne and Vicky Lockie. Warne is senior partner and chairman of the ...
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NewsOmbudsman refuses to spend lawyers' money on unregulated sector
Complaints handler says it will require new financial backing if redress options are to increase.
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NewsScotland to pave the way for viable DBAs?
Scottish lawyers say they may be on the verge of solving a civil litigation funding headache that has dogged counterparts south of the border.
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NewsSolicitors brace for landmark judgments
Conveyancing and personal injury lawyers face a month of reckoning as judges grapple with issues that could make or break their business models.
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NewsCrumbling courts: shut-down buildings left to 'fall into ruins'
Commons environmental audit committee says derelict court premises pose risks to society.
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NewsGovernment to look at clin neg damages as part of costs review
Minister sets deadline for responding to National Audit Office call for claims costs to be addressed.
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NewsMP alleges firm 'illegally' hid records in negligence cover up
Constituent reports problems of disclosure and transparency in dispute lasting more than a decade.
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NewsSaudi arrests put spotlight on UN human rights membership
Kingdom accused of 'arbitrary and unlawful' arrests in breach of treaty commitments and international law.
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NewsCarillion provided helpline service to Legal Aid Agency under £15k-a-month contract
Lord chancellor David Gauke says the risk assessment for the contract is 'minimal' following construction giant's collapse.
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NewsNoel Edmonds secures 'seven-figure' funding for HBOS claim
Litigation can begin after presenter announces deal which includes ATE insurance.
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NewsLawyers' mental health charity reports growing call numbers in 2017
LawCare says figures are a sign that more people are willing to seek help for their problems.
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NewsJustice stalwart Sir Henry Brooke dies at 81
Tributes are pouring in from the profession after the retired judge passed away following heart surgery.
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NewsChallenges over costs ‘not going to go away’
Claimant lawyers warned not to expect any let-up in litigation from former clients demanding to know why their damages have been reduced.
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NewsLeasehold extension cost appeal quashed
Campaigners had hoped that legal challenge would slash costs of extending a lease.
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NewsEuropean backing for agreement to protect rights of lawyers
Council of Europe body approves recommendation to draft a convention.
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NewsStock market-listed firms no riskier than any other, says SRA chief
Crispin Passmore says he would like to reduce barriers for new entrants to legal profession.