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Michael Cross
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Minister says SLAPPs action 'urgent' – but refuses to commit
Last government’s bill to tackle so-called strategic lawsuits against public participation was not revived in Labour's first legislative programme.
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In depth: King's speech - SLAPPs legislation languishes
An anti-SLAPPs bill fell in the pre-election washup and there is no sign of another. Are campaigners destined to be disappointed?
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Profits grow ahead of revenues at HSF
Herbert Smith Freehills reports profits up 14.5% on revenue growth of 10.1%.
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'Oven-ready' Arbitration Bill introduced to parliament
Measure follows Law Commission recommendations - and bill lost in pre-election wash-up.
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More City firms report double-digit profit growth
Charles Russell Speechlys and Ashurst in bullish mood following 23-24 results.
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‘Faketoshi' referred to CPS over courtroom lies
Dr Craig Wright committed 'wholescale perjury and forgery of documents' - High Court judge.
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35 bills promised for King’s speech
The number compares with the 21 measures announced in Rishi Sunak’s legislative programme last November.
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Allen & Overy profits bounce back in pre-merger year
City giant reports profits up 17% in the year ahead of transatlantic tie-up.
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Legal giant Moyo dies at 68
International Bar Association pays tribute to immediate past president.
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Axiom Ince: super-regulator still not ready to report
Publication 'as soon as due process has been completed', Legal Services Board says.
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In depth: Manchester Ship Canal and the right to sue over untreated sewage discharges
The Supreme Court’s ruling that a canal owner can seek redress for unauthorised discharges of foul water by a sewage utility could open the floodgates to ‘thousands’ of similar claims.
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Law Commission seeks views on ‘disorganised and incoherent’ contempt law
Threat of imprisonment could be removed 'when freedom of expression is engaged and a defendant’s culpability is lower'.
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'Good performance' as consolidator Knights announces profits
Listed professional services business anounces dividend increase as it ‘strengthens platform for growth’.
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‘Absurd’ £208m claimant costs budget slashed by three quarters
Judges attack ‘eye-watering’ budget in runup to £6bn 'dieselgate' group claim.
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Mahmood appointed lord chancellor
Birmingham MP and former practising barrister had served as shadow justice secretary for nine months.
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Freezing order over bitcoin libel claim ‘founded on a lie’
Defamation claim 'should never have been threatened, commenced or pursued', judge rules.
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Fieldfisher defies M&A slump with profits rise
Firm-wide revenue rises by 10%; profit per equity partner by 4%.
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Canal company can bring private law claim over sewage, SC rules
Common law claims against water companies can go ahead despite provisions of privatisation legislation.
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Firm hit in latest 'targeted cyber campaign'
Callers to Cardiff-based NewLaw greeted with a message saying NewLaw Legal Limited and NewLaw Scotland LLP ‘were victim of a cybersecurity incident’.
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Private equity-owned DWF buys claims management business
Expansion in Australia marks significant expansion in DWF's claims management and adjustment business.