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NewsTell us the rules for using AI in court, say solicitors
Law Society calls for safeguards to build public trust in the rule of law.
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News'Shambolic but not a sham': Solicitor loses redundancy process claims
Associate partner was not discriminated against when she was overlooked for alternative roles.
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NewsRefusal to mediate was not unreasonable conduct, High Court finds
Judge awards successful party interim costs as ‘this is not a case where a defendant refused to engage in ADR at all’.
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NewsClin neg lawyers say cost-cutting collaboration needs more time
SCIL criticises rush to reform clinical negligence rules, citing successful cooperation with NHS Resolution and fewer low-value claims.
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NewsMajority of court users raise concerns over early disclosure rules
Widespread survey reveals that most lawyers want the revamped regime to be changed.
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NewsSolicitor on written warning tried to cover up missed deadline
Firm’s IT system showed senior associate’s letter was left blank and then filled in weeks later.
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NewsHomebuying: MPs demand mandatory upfront information
Select committee says lessons can be learned from Scotland's home reports.
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NewsMenon contempt action 'novel and without historical precedent', says chambers
Court of Appeal judges are considering proceedings against KC accused of misleading jury and ignoring judge’s directions.
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NewsMoJ proposals on judicial terms and conditions 'constitutionally flawed'
Trade union GMB's judicial branch says proposals fail to respect judicial independence.
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NewsFamily solicitor who hired private investigator fined £17,500
SDT finds sole practitioner repeatedly asked litigant in person for her contact details and passed them to his client.
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NewsLegal aid to be simplified for inquests
Law Society concerned funding still insufficient to ensure there are enough lawyers to support bereaved families.
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NewsJR challenge to SEND reforms consultation
Application for judicial review argues the consultation on radical limits to the SEND Tribunal’s jurisdiction is unlawful.
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NewsSRA plans shock budget raid on profession
Unprecedented cash call comprises hefty increases in practising certificate fees and compensation fund contributions.
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NewsSarah Rapson: ‘I know it is not going to go down well’
SRA chief executive insists planned levy increases are the only way to turn around her troubled organisation.
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News'Increasingly unlikely' anyone will buy online legal advice firm LawBite
The ‘Ping your Lawyer’ app company went under owing £5.8 million, but so far has recovered approximately £25,000.
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NewsLitigant in person restrained from TikTok harassment of lawyers
High Court extends interim injunctive relief over litigant’s conduct towards solicitor and barrister involved in family court proceedings.
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NewsBusiness team redundancies at A&O Shearman
International firm says investment to deliver 'smarter' ways of working has meant headcount reductions.
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NewsNAHL shares climb as company returns to the black
Listed claims business reports 260% rise in underlying pre-tax profit for year to 31 December 2025.
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NewsSolicitor who wrote false client note avoids strike-off
Typed note added false entry that solicitor had discussed exact costs with client.
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NewsTop US lawyers held over 'decade-long insider trading scheme'
Attorneys sold M&A information stolen from firms' computer networks, US Department of Justice alleges.