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What next for the Post Office Inquiry?
We answer the key questions following last week’s conclusion of live hearings at the public inquiry into the Horizon scandal.
Rosenblatt founder makes formal board clear-out bid
Solicitor asked another firm to amend date on property sale
Magistrate who upset colleague issued with advice for misconduct
Council of Europe body acts to safeguard judicial independence
Obituary: Judge Prakash Mathuradas Suchak
SRA ordered to pay £184k costs after botched prosecution of City lawyer
Firm to appeal negligence finding over property dispute
KC wins appeal for extra legal aid money
Court interpreting: MoJ rebuffs peers' plea to halt procurement process
Zahawi solicitor fined £50k, but tribunal dismisses ‘SLAPP’ framing
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
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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
Further amendments to the Family Procedure Rules could be considered to ensure courts explicitly consider whether domestic abuse explains reluctance for non-court dispute resolution.
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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.
What next for the Post Office Inquiry?
We answer the key questions following last week’s conclusion of live hearings at the public inquiry into the Horizon scandal.
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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