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Rapist fails to overturn conviction despite disgraced lawyer’s secret misconduct
Court rejects rapist’s claim of coercion by disgraced solicitor, upholds original guilty plea.
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Serial sex harassment barrister loses final bid to overturn disbarment
Robert Michael Kearney’s career ends after an appeal against disbarment is thrown out
UK unleashes arbitration shake-up as 2025 act redraws global dispute rules
The Arbitration Act 2025 takes effect, reshaping dispute resolution in England and Wales
Law firms slammed for misleading clients amid motor finance claim frenzy
SRA and FCA warn law firms are misleading clients over costly motor finance claim arrangements.
Disgraced solicitor Harry Cottam failed to hide behind mental health claims
Cottam’s final bid to clear his name over misuse of client money ends in a crushing courtroom defeat.
£1.9bn ruling leaked online before judge speaks: Ukraine bank scandal erupts in court
High Court rocked by leaked ruling in $1.9bn Ukraine bank fraud case against former owners.
Don’t fear ECHR reform’: Attorney general signals radical rethink of human rights court
Richard Hermer KC urges open debate on ECHR reform and greater respect for national sovereignty
Stunning twist: Lawyer seeking Hasina’s execution removed from her own defence team
Lawyer who once urged Hasina’s hanging now ousted from her tribunal defence in explosive courtroom drama.
UK calls for overhaul of ‘out-of-touch’ European Human Rights Court
Mahmood warns ECHR must evolve or risk losing public support as deportation rulings spark outrage
Pérez-llorca and Gómez-Pinzón agree historic merger to enter Colombian market
Pérez-llorca merges with Gómez-Pinzón, forming a powerhouse in Colombia and Latin America
London showcases global dispute resolution at London International Disputes Week
Thousands of lawyers gather in London to promote the city as global hub for dispute resolution
Personal injury fraud suspects try to flip script, judge slams door on data lawsuit
Clients accused of fraud claim data misuse, judge finds their complaint baseless and dismisses it
£2.9bn motor scam? FCA unmasks soaring costs from dodgy injury claim factories
FCA demands tougher penalties as injury claim fraud pushes UK motor premiums to breaking point
Judge slams ‘shameless padding’ by injury lawyers in child farm case
District judge accuses personal injury firm of “costs padding” in no win, no fee farm injury case
Child’s Injury Damages Slashed in Half-High Court Restores Solicitor’s 50% Deduction
High Court restores 50% damages cut for law firm...
Eight guilty in massive UK data scam fueling injury claims
Personal data stolen from garages helped fuel illegal PI claim calls; Eight men now face sentencing
AI is killing Biglaw jobs but it’s great news for malpractice lawyers, says Andrew Yang
Andrew Yang says AI is replacing biglaw juniors—sparking fears of malpractice, not progress.
Barrister busted for quoting fake court cases in shocking legal scandal
Sarah Forey and Haringey Law Centre face a damning high court rebuke after inventing legal precedents.
Is your legal assistant about to be replaced by a robot?
Legal AI tools threaten to disrupt paralegal roles, but experts say humans are far from obsolete.
Fax out, email in: Civil rule reform targets modernised service
Civil Procedure Rule Committee proposes barring solicitors from rejecting email service without a reason
Solicitors and insurers near deal on ‘unbundled services’ definition
Finalised definition of unbundled legal services expected this summer to boost clarity
Serial sex harassment barrister loses final bid to overturn disbarment
Robert Michael Kearney’s career ends after an appeal against disbarment is thrown out
UK unleashes arbitration shake-up as 2025 act redraws global dispute rules
The Arbitration Act 2025 takes effect, reshaping dispute resolution in England and Wales
Law firms slammed for misleading clients amid motor finance claim frenzy
SRA and FCA warn law firms are misleading clients over costly motor finance claim arrangements.
Disgraced solicitor Harry Cottam failed to hide behind mental health claims
Cottam’s final bid to clear his name over misuse of client money ends in a crushing courtroom defeat.
£1.9bn ruling leaked online before judge speaks: Ukraine bank scandal erupts in court
High Court rocked by leaked ruling in $1.9bn Ukraine bank fraud case against former owners.
Don’t fear ECHR reform’: Attorney general signals radical rethink of human rights court
Richard Hermer KC urges open debate on ECHR reform and greater respect for national sovereignty
Stunning twist: Lawyer seeking Hasina’s execution removed from her own defence team
Lawyer who once urged Hasina’s hanging now ousted from her tribunal defence in explosive courtroom drama.
UK calls for overhaul of ‘out-of-touch’ European Human Rights Court
Mahmood warns ECHR must evolve or risk losing public support as deportation rulings spark outrage
Pérez-llorca and Gómez-Pinzón agree historic merger to enter Colombian market
Pérez-llorca merges with Gómez-Pinzón, forming a powerhouse in Colombia and Latin America
London showcases global dispute resolution at London International Disputes Week
Thousands of lawyers gather in London to promote the city as global hub for dispute resolution
Personal injury fraud suspects try to flip script, judge slams door on data lawsuit
Clients accused of fraud claim data misuse, judge finds their complaint baseless and dismisses it
£2.9bn motor scam? FCA unmasks soaring costs from dodgy injury claim factories
FCA demands tougher penalties as injury claim fraud pushes UK motor premiums to breaking point
Judge slams ‘shameless padding’ by injury lawyers in child farm case
District judge accuses personal injury firm of “costs padding” in no win, no fee farm injury case
Child’s Injury Damages Slashed in Half-High Court Restores Solicitor’s 50% Deduction
High Court restores 50% damages cut for law firm...
Eight guilty in massive UK data scam fueling injury claims
Personal data stolen from garages helped fuel illegal PI claim calls; Eight men now face sentencing
AI is killing Biglaw jobs but it’s great news for malpractice lawyers, says Andrew Yang
Andrew Yang says AI is replacing biglaw juniors—sparking fears of malpractice, not progress.
Barrister busted for quoting fake court cases in shocking legal scandal
Sarah Forey and Haringey Law Centre face a damning high court rebuke after inventing legal precedents.
Is your legal assistant about to be replaced by a robot?
Legal AI tools threaten to disrupt paralegal roles, but experts say humans are far from obsolete.
Fax out, email in: Civil rule reform targets modernised service
Civil Procedure Rule Committee proposes barring solicitors from rejecting email service without a reason
Solicitors and insurers near deal on ‘unbundled services’ definition
Finalised definition of unbundled legal services expected this summer to boost clarity
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Top law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett fined after money laundering breaches proven
High-profile firm fined after breaching conduct rules and money laundering regulations in an agreed outcome
Tribunal slams absent solicitor Robin stubbings with £17,500 fine and practice ban
Absent solicitor hit with £17,500 fine as tribunal proves misconduct and imposes strict practice limits
William Osmond suspended, Paul Flaherty fined after £30m passed through client account
Tribunal sanctions two solicitors in £30m client account misuse case
Solicitor Talha Jamil Ahmad suspended after ignoring £29k court costs order
Talha Jamil Ahmad suspended after failing to pay court‑ordered costs and ignoring the SRA penalties
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