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Andreas Gledhill explains the pitfalls of using protective claims

The Law Society is claiming victory in its fight to restrict the right of judges to replace lawyers who cause excessive delays to very high cost cases (VHCC) in England and Wales

An independent review of the system for handling complaints against barristers has called for radical changes to create a modern, consumer-facing system.

Proposals to reform tribunals into a more efficient, independent and user-focused service have been published by the Tribunals Service (TS).

The risks for professionals advising clients in litigation are becoming harder to anticipate, say Mike Willis and Naomi Park

The actions of one man transformed the regulation of the solicitors’ profession, says Geoffrey Bindman

Veils in court are an affront to open justice, says Barbara Hewson

Helen Hart and Nicola Rüütel examine how the phrase “reasonable endeavours” has been interpreted

Crown court cases are to be completed within 16 weeks in future, as part of a programme of reform initiated by court staff.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Fox & Partners—Nikki Edwards

Fox & Partners—Nikki Edwards

Employment boutique strengthens litigation bench with partner hire

Fladgate—Milan Kapadia

Fladgate—Milan Kapadia

Partner appointed to dispute resolution team

Carey Olsen—Louise Stothard

Carey Olsen—Louise Stothard

Employment law offering in Guernsey expands with new hire

NEWS
Law students and graduates can now apply to qualify as solicitors and barristers with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
Conveyancing lawyers have enjoyed a rapid win after campaigning against UK Finance’s decision to charge for access to the Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has launched a recruitment drive for talented early career and more senior barristers and solicitors
Regulators differed in the clarity and consistency of their post-Mazur advice and guidance, according to an interim report by the Legal Services Board (LSB)
The Solicitors Act 1974 may still underpin legal regulation, but its age is increasingly showing. Writing in NLJ this week, Victoria Morrison-Hughes of the Association of Costs Lawyers argues that the Act is ‘out of step with modern consumer law’ and actively deters fairness
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