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NewsGovernment reviewer hails ‘enormous benefits’ of early disclosure for criminal justice
Jonathan Fisher KC publishes preliminary findings of Home Office-commissioned review of disclosure and fraud offences.
NewsIn-house dilemmas: Society seeks input from practitioners
New Law Society resource, the ethical practice framework, will help in-house lawyers navigate challenges.
NewsSRA to update SLAPPs guidance following file review
Law firms need 'checks and balances' when instructing third parties such as PR firms and private investigators, regulator says.
NewsYouGov Legal Needs survey suggests solicitors losing market share
One in seven blamed their legal problem on the cost-of-living crisis - and one in 20 on Brexit, quadrennial bellwether also finds.
NewsLaw Society consults on 5% PC fee rise
Representative body proposes a £4.20 increase in its call on the annual charge - but the SRA has yet to show its hand.
NewsWage bill rise pares profits at Travers Smith
City firm’s trading surplus fell from £75m in 2022 to £65m as staff salaries surged.
News‘Enough is enough’: Law Society Council member for criminal defence quits sector
Notion that Britain has best legal system is now ‘laughable’, says Ben Brown in caustic valedictory message.
NewsPartner promotions dip at Linklaters and TLT - but Fieldfisher bucks trend
Linklaters is second magic circle firm to announce a fall in new partner appointments, after Slaughter and May.
NewsMacfarlanes partner appointments down on last two years
Holborn, London-headquartered firm makes up six, the fewest since 2021.
NewsLaw Society issues guidance on SRA fining powers
Chancery Lane 'seriously concerned about the SRA acting as investigator, prosecutor and judge'.
NewsRenowned arbitrator to speak at London International Disputes Week
The event, now in its fifth year, will be the most expansive yet, showcasing London’s leading role.
NewsPastures new for solicitor who spent 60 years at same firm
Patrick Burstall, 80, joins another legal practice after six decades at the firm founded by his father in 1946.
NewsLegal secretary barred over county lines drug conviction
Employee had driven her former boyfriend to facilitate his drug dealing on at least four occasions.
News‘Abusive’ conspiracy claim against top City firms and lawyers thrown out
Case was 'wholly artificial' and based on misunderstanding of lawyers’ role, Mr Justice Fancourt rules.
NewsSociety condemns Turkey’s ‘blatant violation’ of human rights
Report follows international delegation’s visit to eight lawyers in prison.
NewsSuspension for direct access barrister who mishandled client money
Wayne Lewis, a former senior Crown prosecutor, also misled the legal ombudsman about repaying £14,000 to a former client.
NewsAfghanistan: Law Society 'gravely concerned' over plight of lawyers
'The judiciary has been dismantled, as the state only appoints Taliban members as judges. The Taliban likewise has complete control of who may be licensed as a lawyer.'
NewsJulian Assange: law professors warn of threat to US constitution
Successful prosecution of WikiLeaks founder would be 'disastrous for press freedom in the US', says former New York Times general counsel.
NewsLaw Society publishes guidance on Building Safety Act
Post-Grenfell disaster legislation, which is problematic for conveyancers, introduces a new safety regime for flats - and sets out who should pay.