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Obituary: Michael Loup
Former Boodle Hatfield senior partner, Law Society council member and lifelong cricket enthusiast has died at 95.
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Tributes paid to former Law Society president Nicholas Fluck
Chancery Lane's leader from 2013-14 was a steadfast advocate for access to justice and the rule of law.
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Planning, housing and employment law shake-up promised in King’s speech
Packed legislative programme includes legislation to reform Mental Health Act and to abolish ‘no fault’ evictions.
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Antoniw 'quitting' as counsel general for Wales
Former trade union solicitor's position uncertain after under-fire first minister Vaughan Gething heeds call from Antoniw and other ministers in the devolved government to resign.
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Law Society announces date for special general meeting
SGM to hear confidence motion over latest version of TA6 property information form.
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In depth: General election manifesto roundup
The three main parties agree that criminal justice needs fixing – but differ on priorities.
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Conservatives 'will quit ECtHR if necessary', Sunak declares
Conservative leader tells manifesto launch he will choose nation's security over the jurisdiction of a 'foreign court'.
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Election ‘wash-up’ latest: Leasehold reform bill set to pass
Legislation to reform leasehold system likely to go through - but select committees abort inquiries into probate, the county court, and home buying and selling.
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Guidance for solicitors on supporting disabled workers
Many law firm technologies ’present barriers to accessibility’, Law Society says.
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Losses mount at Rosenblatt owner after 'challenging' year
Shares in stockmarket-listed RBG Holdings, which expects business to improve in 2024, are trading at a fifth of their price 12 months ago.
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SRA to be probed over SSB collapse
Legal Services Board broadens scope of inquiry into failure of Axiom Ince.
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Exclusive: UK Lawyers for Israel issues fresh riposte over call for sanctions
Six former Supreme Court justices have weighed into the legal argument, three on each side.
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Exclusive – former SC justices and Court of Appeal judges rebut UK Lawyers for Israel critique
Group, which includes three former Supreme Court justices, issues detailed defence of its call for sanctions.
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Employment lawyers condemn ‘irrational’ fees plan
'The inference could be drawn that the real aim of these proposals is to deter claims,' says the Employment Lawyers Association.
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Legislation pledged to prevent abuse of NDAs
Reforms will clarify that information relating to alleged criminal conduct can be disclosed to lawyers and the police.
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Lifeline for Assange as High Court demands 'assurances' on extradition
US has three weeks to to comply with High Court ruling, which could lead to final decision in May.
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Law Society rules out sale of president’s residence
Number 60 Carey Street, near the body’s headquarters, will be redeveloped as a 'heritage asset'.
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Burford hails 'record year' as income surges
CEO describes 2023 as ‘extraordinary’, after listed litigation funder reports a near-2,000% rise in net income.
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Budget: Cash for dispute resolution - but MoJ spending cut by £500m
Overall verdict: government ‘not facing up to challenges plaguing the justice system’.