Lawyers rush to reassure clients after Brexit shock
Clifford Chance boss says decision has ‘serious implications’ for the City, as firms anticipate a short-term bonanza of instructions.
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Manchester lawyers asked to donate 0.5% of earnings for new law centre
Greater Manchester Law Centre Steering Group says funds would go directly towards service provision.
Costs fear over public interest interventions
Human rights group Justice says legislation could deter charities from intervening in cases.
Artificial intelligence mimics judicial reasoning
Experimental computer judges achieved a 96% success rate, Law Society conference told.
MPs urge 'substantial' cut in employment tribunal fees
Justice committee also wants recent increase in divorce fee petitions rescinded.
MPs call for 'substantial' cut in employment tribunal fees
Justice committee also wants recent increase in divorce fee petitions rescinded.
Firm cleared of negligence over conveyancing advice
Judge rules that Yorkshire firm did not need to advise couple to seek separate advice when dividing their shares in a property.
Court finds Leigh Day breached duty of care to Trafigura claimant
Firm made an agreement for 23,000 of the pollution victims to be paid their share of the settlement sum, leaving 6,624 claimants with nothing.
CoA criticises judge Peter Smith for ‘disgraceful’ letter
Allegations of bias dismissed but Lord Dyson says letter to Blackstone showed ‘fundamental lack of understanding of the proper role of a judge’.
Supreme Court rejects HRA over private tenancy
Ruling says judges were not required to consider the proportionality of a possession order made by private landlords.