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News'Bona vacantia' list back online - but fraud concerns remain
Suspension of the official list of unclaimed estates followed allegations that information on the list had helped criminals create fake wills.
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NewsFirm hire: Maguire Family Law appoints Manchester head
Manchester and Cheshire-based family law firm welcomes senior associate Jennifer Hudec.
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NewsCosts slashed and appeal permission refused in Brazil dam claim
Judge acknowleges ‘dedicated work by many lawyers and experts' but describes costs as 'extraordinarily high'.
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NewsUnclaimed £3.7m from class action to fund free legal advice
Access to Justice Foundation establishes new grants programme to redistribute unclaimed damages to frontline advice organisations.
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NewsProfits climb as ULaw adapts to 'fragmentation' of solicitor training
University of Law has nearly 4% of the undergraduate law market and is capitalising on the popularity of apprenticeships.
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NewsCity solicitor who lied about having cancer struck off
Lawyer ‘compounded his initial lie with further acts of dishonesty’, Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal finds.
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NewsCouncil lawyers will not intervene in Mazur
Lawyers in Local Government says unique role of members cannot be properly addressed in appeal.
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NewsIn depth: Kirsty Brimelow KC’s priorities as bar chair
A fairer allocation of briefs to women barristers is one of Kirsty Brimelow KC’s 12 priorities as bar chair. Protecting lawyers from abuse and intimidation is also high on her agenda.
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NewsFirm hire: Family law specialist joins mfg Solicitors
Richard Port was awarded an MBE in 2022 in recognition of his work providing legal services to victims of domestic abuse.
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NewsMessing about in boats
January is a time for sailors to check if their oilskins still fit them ahead of a busy 2026 season for the Law Society Yacht Club.
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NewsOut with the old
Hardly a mystery worthy of Endeavour Morse, but a minor dispute has emerged over which law firm can lay claim to being the oldest in Oxfordshire.
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NewsSenior president of tribunals warns of increased abuse towards judges
Lord Justice Dingemans also reveals a potential date for the Home Office’s plans for a body of assessors in asylum appeals.
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NewsWho’s better, who’s best
Hoary debate about the relative status of solicitors and barristers – and whether there is a hierarchy – reared up again this week.
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NewsEmployment judge created 'hostile environment' in hearing
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office said the judge apologised ‘if he had appeared sharp’ but denied shouting.
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NewsExodus of top judges continues as Lord Reed announces retirement
Lord Reed, already the longest-serving president of the Supreme Court, will step down in 2027.
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NewsTrainee learns sign language to make legal services accessible
Elysia Shirley pledged to support deaf community after witnessing someone struggle to communicate with emergency services.
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NewsSolicitor who tried to involve junior in dishonesty is struck off
Legal executive reported matter to partner as she felt uncomfortable about email exchanges.
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NewsIn depth: MPs grill Sackman over contradictory messages on jury trial curbs
Courts minister took a buffeting from the Commons justice committee over whether the reforms will apply retrospectively. MPs also want to see the modelling.
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NewsLawyers need protection from persecution – Law Society report
Report illustrates how lawyers face intimidation and harassment for speaking out in support of equal access to justice and human rights.