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CoA opens way to claims over hidden car finance commissions
Court of Appeal judges allow appeal in three cases which find lender is liable for the repayment of commission over lack of informed consent.
In depth: Court interpreters down tools again as Labour persists with outsourcing
'Avoidable errors' costing conveyancers £19m, says Land Registry
Tribunal dismisses bailiff's 'reasonable adjustments' claim over dog
Former City partner leads 'press justice' body
Litigant frightened ex-partner’s lawyers under false name
In depth: Freemarket thinktank calls for class action curbs
Renowned solicitor advocate sued by landlord in ‘acrimonious’ dispute
Sports law firm fails to block advertisement of winding up petition
Local government lawyers welcome remote meetings decision
Speeding deputy district judge given formal advice
Lawyers launch 50 new rugby claims despite SRA probe
Formal misconduct advice for 17-month delay in handing down judgment
Solicitor ordered to pay costs in 'hopeless' tribunal claim
Keep records of gaslighting behaviour, GCs told
'No crisis in claims sector', says head of litigation funder
Creditors owed £2.5m by closing PI firm set to get nothing
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'Climate justice' calls, video link appeals, electronic office technology and an all-graduate profession: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.
Hot ticket in the Rolls
Liability trial begins in mammoth group action involving a tailings dam collapse and Brazilian law.
At the lord mayor’s show
When an invitation landed for the City of London lord mayor’s annual judges’ dinner, Obiter accepted with alacrity.
'Oldest comedian' headlines fundraiser for solicitor scroll
Ticket sales will go towards funds needed for a Torah Scroll in memory of criminal defence stalwart Julian Young.
Local government lawyers welcome remote meetings decision
Lawyers in Local Government says remote attendance will ensure effective democratic participation and diverse representation.
Place makers
Oversight seeing
Breaking down the professional and personal
Anti-suit injunctions and related relief
Reforming laws governing co-operatives
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All the latest news from Solicitors Regulation Authority
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Research shows trust in legal services high
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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
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
Handy legal primer for aspiring lawyers
David Pickup reviews Ronald and Daniel Sokol's 'A Young Person’s Guide to Law and Justice'.
Hagiography tells only part of the story
Susan McFadden reviews Solomon Schmidt's 'Legal Gladiator: the life of Alan Dershowitz'.
Harnessing the power of AI
Sean Gordon reviews 'Legal Operations in the Age of AI and Data'.
A history of Crown immunity
James Wilson reviews 'The King Can Do No Wrong: Constitutional Fundamentals, Common Law History, and Crown Liability'.
How private equity became a powerhouse
Jeff Zindani reviews Private Equity: A Transactional Analysis by Chris Hale.
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