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Zahawi solicitor fined £50k, but tribunal dismisses ‘SLAPP’ framing
SDT finds one allegation proved, but Osborne Clarke lawyer 'made no attempt to prevent scrutiny' of former chancellor’s tax affairs.
Five Axiom Ince executives charged by Serious Fraud Office
National firm's travel manager banned for fiddling Delay Repay scheme
Criminal legal aid rates rise by further 12%
SRA shuts down Liverpool firm amid dishonesty concerns
Pro bono charity welcomes first solicitor-trustees
Fake 'Satoshi' gets suspended sentence for ‘flagrant’ contempt in bitcoin case
‘Huge win for open justice’ as Crown court documents released
Divorces wrongly approved due to computer error will stand, High Court rules
National firm sells minority stake to private equity
Court of Appeal to hear challenge to judges’ anonymity in Sara Sharif case
Gallery: Law firms spreading Christmas cheer
Blow to class action sector as CAT rules on landmark case
European court delivers potentially fatal blow to alternative business structures
Barrister disbarred over sexual harassment of pupils
SRA pledges action against door-knocking claims firms
Family lawyers react to financial remedies 'milestone'
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Change depends on law firm leaders breaking down the structural barriers that many people face because of their socio economic background.
AI's impact on the role of the GC
Businesses should recognise that general counsel are working increasingly hard to grapple with AI and look to ensure this talent is developed and nurtured.
The right family justice process for abuse survivors
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Client risks: Danger nous
How should firms manage risk, compliance and client care in the context of rising demands relating to due diligence? Eduardo Reyes reports from the latest Gazette roundtable discussion.
Firm’s Christmas video to bring community together
South Wales firm Gomer Williams has gone above and beyond this Christmas season.
Obiter Productions presents: Shakespeare in Law
Obiter Productions presents: The Merry Twelfth Merchant’s Tempest (Part 1)
Vote conservatory
The lady chief justice shares some malapropisms that have cropped up during legal proceedings.
Winning LinkedIn trends and influencing people
Having a LinkedIn superpower on the law firm books is good for business.
AI's impact on the role of the GC
Businesses should recognise that general counsel are working increasingly hard to grapple with AI and look to ensure this talent is developed and nurtured.
The Assisted Dying Bill: what happens next?
Spotlight on deforestation: UK supermarkets
A little goes a long way: the Law Society Charity after 50 years
Focus on LPAs
Wellbeing: Getting back to fitness
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All the latest news from Solicitors Regulation Authority
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SRA annual reports record progress toward promoting public interest
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SRA issues warning notice on unsolicited approaches and cold calling
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Thematic reviews of professional obligations and probate
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Dedicated guidance issued to support in-house solicitors
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Consultation on potential changes to how client money is handled in the legal sector
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Report shows more AML action driving improvements
Firm hire: TWM Solicitors expands family team
Firm hires: Hodge Jones & Allen appoints three partners
Firm hire: Competition disputes partner joins Austen Hays
Firm hires: Glaisyers ETL welcomes trio of new starters
Owen White Catlin appoints new managing partner
Firm hires: Lodders recruits trio of trainees
Firm hire: Corporate tax specialist joins Charles Russell Speechlys
Firm hire: Freeths recruits real estate partner
Best law books of the year 2024
Heroes fact and fiction, legal thrillers and talking animals: David Pickup shares his Christmas roundup.
Behind the scenes of the Parole Board
James E Hurford reviews 'A Practical Guide to Parole Board Proceedings'.
Looking across the borders
David Glass reviews 'Comparative Law: Introduction to a Critical Practice'.
A porcine hero who holds a mirror to our world
David Pickup reviews Suzanne Stephenson's 'Santa Pig, The Trials of Patrick White'.
Articulating the living common law
Kevin McVeigh reviews 'Torts on Three Continents: Honouring Jane Stapleton'.
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