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SQE conference reveals fixes and future plans as 14,600 candidates tackle new route
Over 900 tune in as regulators and providers address progress and pain points of new solicitor pathway
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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Mass litigation myths debunked: Hausfeld chair slams £18bn cost claim
Anthony Maton pushes back against think tank report on class action costs, calling it flawed, misleading, and biased toward corporate interests
Law Society’s £148m budget surge targets firms not individuals
Practising fee for solicitors rises to £326, but overall individual cost to fall by £1
Dirty deals in disguise: Solicitors still top target for money launderers
The government warns solicitors remain a ‘high-risk’ channel for money laundering, despite falling reports and low non-compliance
Law Commission: Train lawyers or risk more trauma in rape trials
Commission demands mandatory training for lawyers on rape myths and legal support for complainants
Martin Searle Solicitors to become 100% employee owned by April 2026
Fiona Martin and Cate Searle confirm full transition to employee ownership model
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
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
Westmorland and Furness face a £145k bill for council worker injury payouts
Slips, trips, falls and manual handling injuries drive £145k council workplace payouts in 3 years
Ex-Dechert lawyer loses seven-figure injury claim over office door handle strike
Judge rules office fire door and handle not “equipment” under Employer’s Liability Act
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
UK government moves to rein in SEP litigation costs with new IPEC track
UK to consult on new IPEC track to fairly price standard-essential patents amid legal concerns
Judge adds own colourful diagram in high-stakes competition case
Sir Marcus Smith J defends originality with colourful sketch amid KC-stacked court battle
Freshfields to pay trainees £20k to study AI, crypto and cyber law before joining firm
Freshfields will sponsor future trainees to study tech law at KCL—plus a £20k living grant
Mass litigation myths debunked: Hausfeld chair slams £18bn cost claim
Anthony Maton pushes back against think tank report on class action costs, calling it flawed, misleading, and biased toward corporate interests
Law Society’s £148m budget surge targets firms not individuals
Practising fee for solicitors rises to £326, but overall individual cost to fall by £1
Dirty deals in disguise: Solicitors still top target for money launderers
The government warns solicitors remain a ‘high-risk’ channel for money laundering, despite falling reports and low non-compliance
Law Commission: Train lawyers or risk more trauma in rape trials
Commission demands mandatory training for lawyers on rape myths and legal support for complainants
Martin Searle Solicitors to become 100% employee owned by April 2026
Fiona Martin and Cate Searle confirm full transition to employee ownership model
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
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
Westmorland and Furness face a £145k bill for council worker injury payouts
Slips, trips, falls and manual handling injuries drive £145k council workplace payouts in 3 years
Ex-Dechert lawyer loses seven-figure injury claim over office door handle strike
Judge rules office fire door and handle not “equipment” under Employer’s Liability Act
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
UK government moves to rein in SEP litigation costs with new IPEC track
UK to consult on new IPEC track to fairly price standard-essential patents amid legal concerns
Judge adds own colourful diagram in high-stakes competition case
Sir Marcus Smith J defends originality with colourful sketch amid KC-stacked court battle
Freshfields to pay trainees £20k to study AI, crypto and cyber law before joining firm
Freshfields will sponsor future trainees to study tech law at KCL—plus a £20k living grant
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North London tenants win war against £55,000 legal cost ambush by landlord
Landlord blocked from forcing leaseholders to pay £55k in legal costs via service charges
Macfarlanes’ £3m PEP surge triggers leadership shake-up amid market uncertainty
Damien Crossley takes charge as Macfarlanes' profits soar past £3m pep for the first time ever
Mass litigation myths debunked: Hausfeld chair slams £18bn cost claim
Anthony Maton pushes back against think tank report on class action costs, calling it flawed, misleading, and biased toward corporate interests
Unite boss linked to contractor friends in bungled Birmingham build
Internal report reveals ex-UNITE leader bypassed legal advice
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