Latest news – Page 74
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NewsSRA ready to move on SSB prosecutions
Regulator issues disciplinary notices following investigation into cavity wall claims handling.
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NewsWatchdog has 'no confidence' client money is being protected
Legal Services Consumer Panel pushes for mandatory third-party managed accounts to hold client money.
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NewsLSB calls for mandatory regulation of litigation funding
Super-regulator concerned about conduct that 'puts short-term financial gain above clients' interests and duty to the court'.
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NewsSRA chief to step down
Paul Philip is to retire this year, the watchdog announced this morning.
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NewsSupreme Court should hear more criminal appeals, Law Commission recommends
Proposed reforms to help people challenge their convictions more easily.
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NewsBrain injury claim settles for £27.4m after low offers rejected
Case manager had told claimant’s family to switch to specialist brain injury solicitors.
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NewsJudges have received death threats, LCJ reveals
Lady Carr speaks of dangers of 'inaccurate reporting' after judge's decision criticised during PMQs.
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NewsBusiness secretary apologises for 'solicitor' claim
Row over former trainee's mis-statements escalates with threat of private prosecution.
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NewsSociety backs AI copyright reform - with caveats
Chancery Lane agrees with the government that lack of legal clarity is holding back progress in AI development.
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NewsSRA awarded £20,000 costs in ‘doomed to fail’ employment claim
Decision follows dismissal of solicitor's claim of age, race and disability discrimination.
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NewsMagistrate sanctioned for 'sarcastic humour resulting in emotional harm'
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office said magistrate had apologised for referring to colleague as a ‘trolley dolly’.
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NewsSRA tightens intervention grip after Axiom Ince failure
Analysis of reasons for interventions suggests change in emphasis by regulator.
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NewsFirm preserves independence with leadership buyout
Majority shareholder sells stake in Harrison Drury after overseeing rapid growth over 17 years.
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NewsGovernment to consult on cohabitation reform
Minister tells MPs there is no need to wait until existing work on marriage and divorce law has concluded.
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NewsBadenoch threatens to 'disengage' from ECHR
'International law should not become a tool to advance an activist political agenda,' Conservative leader says.
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NewsApplications drop 17.2% at Technology and Construction Court
AI is 'increasingly important' both as the subject of cases and in their management and conduct, annual report reveals.
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NewsFirm fined £31,000 for 'disregarding' AML rules over six years
SRA says Manchester alternative business structure's reliance on conveyancing work created a higher risk.
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NewsFour in 10 judges fear for their safety
Latest UK Judicial Attitude Survey reveals issues ranging from personal safety to a looming recruitment crisis.
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NewsHigh court orders legal aid firm to pay costs in family case
Judge found the firm was ‘negligent’ and failed in its core duties in preparing case.
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NewsSolicitor forced out at 63 wins age discrimination case
Walker Morris tells tribunal it wanted to stop senior partners blocking opportunities for younger lawyers.