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Expert witnesses back formal regulation – Bond Solon/Gazette survey
Annual bellwether finds six out of 10 expert witnesses believe sector should be properly regulated.
Paper systems to blame for prison release fiasco says Lammy
Asda accused of 'wishful thinking' over right to mandarin orange
Law Society unveils equality and diversity blueprint
More tech woe at Legal Aid Agency as go-live date missed
In Focus: IBA 2025, Toronto - will AI 'delete lawyers'?
Solicitor's 'cherished' sole practice destroyed by fraudsters
Former Liverpool footballer's appeal bid 'totally without merit'
Land Registry promises 'near-instant' service by 2035
Child prostitution convictions to be expunged under bill amendments
Solicitors win trial fee in cracked case appeal
Pogust Goodhead distances itself from departed founder
Four in 10 criminal duty solicitors aged 55 or older
Immigration solicitor struck off after admitting misleading asylum client
Law firm chief 'proud' to be LCCSA's first black male president
Human rights champion Bindman dies at 92
Fieldfisher grows with Ireland merger
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Taking the heat off junior lawyers
While long hours and high expectations may be part of the job, the profession needs to evolve. Wellbeing is just as important as legal skill.
Why we need a child cruelty register
Register would require individuals convicted of specified offences to supply details to the police.
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Clinical negligence roundtable: Speaking up, speaking out
Health outcome statistics for women expose a ‘gender pain gap’. With a sky-high clinical negligence bill, how can law and lawyers work with patients, clinicians and health trusts to narrow the divide? Eduardo Reyes reports from the latest Gazette roundtable.
Is Kardashian legal drama really that bad?
Reality TV star plays a divorce lawyer in a glossy new US legal drama. What's not to love? Apparently a lot.
Tom Daley takes a deep dive into the law
Nothing gets the delegates at the International Bar Association going like a celebrity appearance.
I'll get my coat: insecure items
The dangers of leaving belongings unattended.
Kirkland gets the message
Chicago-headquartered firm allegedly gained a reputation for uncooperative behaviour when negotiating contracts.
New whistleblowing guidance for in-house lawyers
Latest version of ethics framework considers how a solicitor’s duty to whistleblow could conflict with client confidentiality.
Cyber risk management: A simple truth for law firm leaders
Keep it confidential
Justice delayed
A new era for AML supervision
Mona Rigsby: A pioneering woman in Caribbean law
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All the latest news from Solicitors Regulation Authority
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SRA apologises and fully accepts recommendations of SSB review
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SRA calls for views to shape further robust action on claims
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SRA acts on concerns about law firm practices on high-volume claims
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SRA awards £360,000 for disadvantaged candidates to take SQE
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SRA and FCA warn law firms and claims management companies over poor practices in motor finance commission claims
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SRA appoints Sarah Rapson as new Chief Executive Officer
Firm hire: Litigation lawyer joins BTTJ
Firm hire: Gilson Gray welcomes residential conveyancing head
Firm hires: Thrings
Firm hires: Actons
Firm hires: mfg Solicitors
Firm hire: McHale & Co welcomes motorbike claims team lead
Firm promotion: Morrish Solicitors appoints employment associate
Firm hires: Six trainees join TWM Solicitors
Populism and the plebiscite
James E Hurford reviews 'Understanding Referendums: The Comparative Politics of Direct Democracy'.
Sanctions Handbook
Paul Bennett reviews Hugo Lodge's guide.
Demystifying AI
Rachel Rothwell reviews 'Andrew and the Marvellous Analytical Machine' by Andrew Hogan.
Act of inhumanity that heralded the end of slavery
Michael Cross reviews 'The Zorg: A Tale of Greed, Murder and the Abolition of Slavery'.
A lower tier of rights?
James E Hurford reviews 'Rethinking the Law of Private Property' by Jan G Laitos.
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