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NewsJudge criticises 'deeply disturbing' practices at defunct Asons
Controversial Bolton firm acted in case in which key documents were found to be forged.
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NewsBlackstone's v Archbold war breaks out again
Criminal Bar Association to ask for members' feedback before deciding on future action.
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NewsTory plan to sideline solicitors could stretch new housing court to 'breaking point'
'Streamlining' procedure could ’reduce dependence on legal representation’, communities secretary tells party conference.
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NewsEmpower prisoners to use the law, reform charity urges
Howard League for Penal Reform says throwing money at the problem is not enough.
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NewsConservatives: UK must reject ECJ jurisdiction during transition
Former justice minister tells party conference the issue will be used by EU officials as a bargaining chip.
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IP 'threats' law enters into force
Law aims to make it easier for advisers and IP owners to allege infringement.
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Top QCs set to escape price publishing regime
Bar regulator’s proposals go further than those of competition watchdog.
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NewsLord chancellor welcomes lord chief with a dash of Kipling
Welcoming speech stresses ancient rights ‘unnoticed as the breath we draw’.
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NewsAllen & Overy NQ pay tops £80,000
Magic circle firm confirms increases for trainees and newly qualifieds.
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NewsData law: don't expect a soft start, lawyers warned
General Data Protection Regulation will be enforced from day one, says information watchdog.
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NewsLitigant-in-person figures expose family courts crisis
Neither applicant nor respondent represented in 36% of disposals, Ministry of Justice figures show.
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NewsFour-day trial confirmed for media lawyer Lewis' fees battle
Arguments over counterclaims finally ended after High Court rejects latest application from firm.
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NewsFast translation: interpreter supplier hits performance target
Government figures also show a drop in complaints as thebigword settles into government contract.
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NewsTribunal slams immigration judge for 'wholly failing' in his duties
First-tier tribunal judge, who is blind, subect of a string of complaints about his competence.
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NewsGlobal Legal Centre campaign stepped up as Brexit looms
New centre aims to bolster global reputation of England and Wales as central jurisdiction for the rule of law.
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NewsLeniency call for 'overworked' employees facing manslaughter sentence
Law Society says stress due to matters outside of the offender's control should count as mitigation.
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News'Oh dear. Oh dear.' Judge's fury at 'motorway pile-up of a case'
Withering tribunal ruling concludes: ’I hope I do not see this case again.’
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NewsBach seeks cross-party consensus on right to justice
Commission chair says he has forgiven ministers for two-line response.
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News'We need your help with Brexit,' Labour peer tells lawyers
Baroness Hayter urges solicitors to keep House of Lords briefed on EU Withdrawal Bill concerns.