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Post Office chair 'abusive' to general counsel, inquiry hears
Further revelations emerge about deep divisions from this year at senior level.
Society issues guidance to support minority ethnic students
In depth: Justice at the Conservative party conference
Company behind online legal advice service appoints administrators
Solicitors denied more time to obtain documents in orange cartel case
New call for free legal advice for state scandal victims
Amazon sellers launch legal action against US e-commerce giant
PI firm expanding after losses turned into £1.2m profit
£1.3m negligence claim against Birmingham firm out of time
Bar bullying: some barristers 'believe they are always right'
'Mega trial' over jets stranded in Russia reaches the High Court
Burial and cremation live issues for law reform
Tribunal goes into battle with SRA over fining powers
Restrictions imposed on former international firm employee over exam lie
Former DWF partner struck off over sexual communication with minor
SDT pays tribute to solicitor restored to roll 22 years after strike-off
Lord chancellor pledges to defend judiciary's independence
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Memory lane
A Law Society power shake-up, how to advertise and the Motor Car Act 1903: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.
Hack quits court reporting to get in on the action
Former court reporter Amy Rowley qualifies as a criminal lawyer.
Robing up for the Abbey
A new legal year opens with the traditional Westminster Abbey service. Long may it continue.
Fancy a London stroll? Walk this way
Event to raise money for free legal advice charities takes place Saturday 5 October.
Post Office chair 'abusive' to general counsel, inquiry hears
Further revelations emerge about deep divisions from this year at senior level.
A ‘people first’ approach to neuroinclusion
Improved Practising Certificate Renewal Portal: now live
'Regard your good name as the richest jewel you can possibly be possessed of.' Socrates
'A National emergency'
Is Great British Railways finally on track?
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All the latest news from Solicitors Regulation Authority
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Revised 2024/25 Business Plan published
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Updated resources to help firms comply with transparency rules
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Asylum seeker review highlights general good practice and areas for improvement
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Compensation fund increases confirmed, while practising fees to remain unchanged
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SRA named one of Britain's top 20 LGBT-inclusive employers
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Board gives go-ahead for CILEX change
Firm hire: Freeths recruits real estate partner
Firm hires: Trio of solicitors join Bond Turner
Firm hires: Two NQs join Furley Page
Firm hire: Banking and finance partner joins Howard Kennedy
Firm promotions: Osbornes Law appoints three partners
Firm hires: Senior associate and NQ join Debenhams Ottaway’s corporate and commercial team
Reeds Solicitors opens office in Exeter
Firm hire: Planning specialist joins Weightmans as partner
A rounded understanding of race
Paul McFarlane reviews The Long Walk to Equality: Perspectives on Racial Inequality, Injustice and the Law.
‘Barrister’s barrister’ on defending barristers
Gregory Treverton-Jones KC reviews Beaumont on Barristers: A Guide to Defending Disciplinary Proceedings (2nd edition).
Pet projects and the rule of paw
David Pickup reviews 'A Cat’s Judgement: Mr Perkins lays down the law' by Suzanne Stephenson.
Slim volume covers the ground
Tony Roe reviews Mani Singh Basi's 'A Practical Guide to Exercising the Inherent Jurisdiction in Family Proceedings'.
Seeding success
Rachel Brushfield and David Pickup review 'Talent in the Legal Profession: How to Attract, Retain and Engage Top Talent'.
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