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NewsHigh Court backs solicitors in legal aid appeals
Both firms appealed against the decision of the determining officer at the Legal Aid Agency over criminal trials in which they had acted.
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NewsFormer head of employment takes firm to tribunal over partnership dispute
Salaried partner claims he was unfairly dismissed from national firm.
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NewsPost Office prosecutions set to begin this summer, says SRA
Groundwork has been carried out while the Post Office Inquiry team prepares landmark report.
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NewsFormer law firm partner ‘should have known better’ in trusts breach, CoA rules
Two solicitors and a former tax inspector disregarded the interests of the beneficiaries in a number of transactions.
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NewsUS actor’s ‘council tax illegal’ claim thrown out by High Court
Mercer Boffey emphasised ‘the absolute right in every Englishman’ to enjoy his propery without any control or diminution.
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NewsWe are not politically biased, says CBA - after featuring in Jenrick segment for GB News
Shadow justice secretary spoke to representative body about court backlog as part of an investigation for news channel GB news.
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NewsParole Board 'unfair' to cut prisoner's hearing because of solicitor's late arrival
High Court rules the realistic length of the hearing had been reduced from three hours plus discussion time to two hours.
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NewsRosenblatt owner on verge of collapse as rescue talks fail
Shares suspended as RBG Holdings says it is unlikely to be able to secure funding to ensure its future.
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NewsFunder lent to both parties in former couple’s property battle
Funder provided £90,000 in high-interest loans to client earning £10,000 a year, ombudsman reveals.
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News'Senior and authoritative figure' must guard constitution, say peers
The duty of safeguarding the constitution is currently split between several ministers.
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NewsMoJ missing crucial data for mediation scheme
Family mediation voucher scheme extended but ministers need more data to secure longer-term funding.
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NewsIT worker jailed for child sexual offences barred from profession
Criminal conduct occurred outside work and did not involve use of magic circle firm’s IT equipment.
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NewsFirm ordered to repay fee deducted without consent
Costs judge doubts if £57,000 can be repaid as firm has since gone into liquidation.
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NewsTories targeting AG’s bar career deny playing party politics
Shadow solicitor general says party wants to ensure public confidence in legal system.
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NewsBank of Mum and Dad: Low-paid legal internships locking out working-class
Half of legal employers offering internships pay less than the minimum wage, benefiting middle-class graduates who rely on the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’.
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NewsSaudi prince sees off $1.2bn bankruptcy bid over jurisdiction argument
Petitioner cannot enforce dispute arbitration award because prince is not resident in England, High Court rules.
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NewsHigh Court slashes 'manifestly excessive' costs in Prince Harry case against Mail
Senior Master Cook and Mr Justice Nicklin described the combined £38.8m total costs sought by both parties as 'manifestly excessive'.
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NewsJust one solicitor appointed KC in annual silk round - again
Five solicitors applied in 2024 competition but only one was successful. None of 10 Black applicants was appointed.
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NewsCompliance officer and firm each fined £25,000 for multiple rule breaches
Residual balances left unchecked, client account shortfalls and non-compliance with AML regulations.
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NewsCoA allows naming of 'historic judges' in Sara Sharif case
Judge who restricted the naming of three judges had no jurisdiction to do so, Court of Appeal finds in unanimous decision.