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NewsCyber attacks hindered rescue of stricken Birmingham firm
Glaisyers LLP was living hand-to-mouth after insurance costs spiralled, administrators' report reveals.
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NewsFather jailed for 'persistent breaches' of family court orders
Six-month sentence ‘will give the father enough time to realise that he has no choice but to comply’ judge says.
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NewsLitigation funder could buy stakes in US firms
Investment in 'managed service organisations' could avoid state bar bans on non-lawyer ownership.
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NewsMagistrate removed from office for revealing identity of alleged sexual abuse victim
'Public confidence in the judiciary would be undermined’ if office-holder were to remain in post, JCIO says.
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NewsDDJ sanctioned for five-month judgment delay
Michael Horton KC apologised for taking so long, citing ‘pressure of work and lack of judgment-writing time’.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency seeks peer review independent experts
Procurement process is expected to open later this year.
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News'Power' player: LinkedIn influencer handed training contract after boosting online profile
Director says Xiao Pan elevated the firm’s visibility and voice through social media posts.
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NewsFirm wins trial fee in 'eunuch-maker' case
Costs judge finds that the equivalent of a Newton hearing took place following guilty plea.
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NewsDentons 'somewhat obstructive' over ongoing £2m bills dispute
Costs judge says international firm’s ‘absence of informative replies’ led to inspection application.
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NewsSurge in complaints about surveyors in housing disrepair cases
Regulator concerned about conflict of interest between solicitors firms and surveyors instructed on multiple cases.
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NewsMesh claims solicitor not responding to SRA, tribunal hears
Three-day substantive hearing set to go ahead next year to examine multitude of allegations.
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NewsA-Level results day: Law degrees more popular than ever
Number of teens heading to college or university to study Law rises by over 2,500.
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NewsLaw centre complains to SRA about UK Lawyers for Israel
Lobby group accused of deploying SLAPPs to muzzle free expression dismisses allegations as ‘inaccurate and misinformed’.
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NewsLegal sector revenues continue to outperform economy
Revenues were 7% up on June 2024, official statistics show.
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NewsCrown court case listed for 2029 as backlog mounts
Long wait for court hearing could be in breach of human rights convention, barrister says.
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NewsProfits recover at Eversheds as top firms report mixed results
Two international firms report results in year marked by 'geopolitical complexities and uncertain market conditions'.
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NewsNo weight given to 'AI-generated' evidence submitted by solicitors
Question of whether a mother would be entitled to benefits in New Zealand goes unanswered.
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NewsPractice manager took more than £500,000 from firm which then went bust
SRA says employee showed 'complete and wilful disregard' for his obligations.
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NewsSQE petition author hits back at Braverman's 'snowflake' jibe
Author of a petition calling for reform of the SQE has accused former home secretary of 'misquoting' her.
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NewsRebuke for allowing unqualified caseworker to submit 'meritless' JR bid
Practitioner at ‘London’s top law firm’ failed to support the effective administration of justice.