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Judge ends solicitor's libel claim over client's online comment
Appeal finds that the case had made no progress in over three years, with the claimant largely to blame.
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Ex-Gowling director struck off in landmark sexual misconduct case
Oliver Bretherton abused his seniority in 'fantasy relationship' with teenage colleague.
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MoR's online procedure committee to meet this month
Team charged with creating the civil dispute resolution ‘funnel’ to include claimant specialist Brett Dixon.
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Updated guidance provides clarity on cryptoassets
Lawyers need to learn quickly to deal with the consequences of systems such as ChatGPT, master of rolls warns.
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Agreement brings Indian market opening a step closer
Breakthrough memorandum of understanding signed with the Bar Council of India.
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Firms focus on organic growth as M&A appetite declines
Latest bellwether study reveals small firms and sole practitioners to be less bullish than in 2021.
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Solicitors in line of fire in UCL group action
Claimant lawyers accused of being more focused on drumming up business than properly checking claims.
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Law Society names next board chair
Amerdeep Somal will take up the role in January, succeeding Robert Bourns.
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Merger of elite firms to create 'unique' global giant
Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling announce plans to combine.
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McFarlane urges family lawyers to aim for the bench
Family division president highlights need for more deputy district judges and recorders.
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'Roaming incubator' to nurture lawtech startups
Government-backed LawtechUK announces access to justice drive.
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Class action pioneer predicts settlements
Certified representatives form network to share experiences.
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Neuberger: public arbitration awards worth considering
Former Supreme Court president highlights importance of open justice during London International Disputes Week.
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Newspaper apologises to KC over 'cab rank' libel
The Times incorrectly reported that bar regulator had made adverse decision against Dinah Rose KC.
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Court photography ban under review in transparency drive
MoJ asks if 1925 prohibition on cameras and 1981 prohibition on sound recording remain fit for purpose.
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Dechert swings the axe with 5% workforce cut
Redundancy process begins in London following a dip in income.
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Employee-owned Midlands firm expands with first acquisition
Talbots Law announces acquisition of Coventry-based Sarginsons Law.
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Russians net new record as commercial litigants
Number of Ukrainian litigants in commercial courts dropped to zero last year, annual survey finds.
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Joint venture to turn online court vision into reality
LawtechUK proposal for online dispute resolution for small businesses should be running next year.
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UK signs up to Singapore Convention
Measure will 'strengthen the UK’s position as a respected hub for international dispute resolution'.