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Hamlins partner cleared in closely watched 'SLAPPs' case
Christopher Mark Hutchings, of London firm Hamlins LLP, cleared of misconduct following private hearing.
SRA: Expect enforcement action for lack of Mazur response
In depth: LLG conference - council solicitors grappling with restructuring and Mazur
Magistrate's 'racially insensitive comment' leads to sanction
Post Office leak of victims' details 'not egregious', data watchdog finds
North-west firm builds £200m war chest for continued claims assault
Solicitor who failed to spot 'sophisticated' fraud fined £15,000
'Hidden super-power': Lammy convenes legal services taskforce
Lammy doubles down on jury plan
'Failed merger talks': why Wright Hassall went under
Society to research feasibility of independent defence union
Practice conditions lifted on ex-magic circle lawyer twice cautioned for cocaine possession
LiPs complaining more about barristers, regulator reveals
Government consults on legal framework for facial recognition
Solicitor rebuked over duplicate asylum statements
Solicitor, 30, killed in RTA helped three people through organ donation, inquest hears
Warning to lawyers helping LiP with AI-generated authorities
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Jury reforms ‘not just crisis management’
Courts minister Sarah Sackman MP says it is 'also about fundamental modernisation of our criminal justice system from top to bottom.'
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Seven things I wish I knew before becoming a neurodivergent lawyer
While my own path led me away from private practice, neurodivergent individuals can absolutely thrive in law.
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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.
The Master and Margate Pier
Obiter Productions presents a tale from a distant country in a far-off time (with apologies to Bulgakov).
Pump it up for 'maverick' Brian
Brian Inkster looks very like a certain one-time punk pioneer.
Double trouble on dream dates
Some years ago, I tried to appear in two different courts on the same morning.
Let it flow, let it flow, let it flow
The ship of state leaks from the top, reputedly. But this week’s liquid effusions seem to be more cock-up than conspiracy.
Council lawyers set up 'safe space' for monitoring officers
Lawyers in Local Government unveils new support body at governance conference.
Lessons not learned
Will reform deliver real protection for victims?
Reform of housing taxes needs long-term planning
Understanding child-inclusive mediation
Hidden holiday gems: Unique destinations to discover
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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: Energy and infrastructure partner joins CMS
Firm hire: Commercial real estate partner joins Shoosmiths
Firm promotion: Partner appointment at Lalive
Hamlins acquires Maddox Legal corporate team
Firm hires: Partner duo joins Doyle Clayton
Firm promotion: Myers & Co appoints director
Firm hire: Brindley Twist Tafft & James welcomes litigation solicitor
Firm promotion: Wrigleys Solicitors appoints joint head of Court of Protection
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When to pull the plug on artificial intelligence
James Wilson reviews 'AI in Criminal Law'.
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Battling built-in biases
Rosemary Auchmuty reviews 'Beyond Bias: Unleashing the Potential of Women in Law (second edition)'.
Addressing the elephant in the room
Dr Carlo Corcione reviews 'Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Animal Law'.
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