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A post-Budget lament by Peter Vaines

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Mitchell underlines the court's reluctance to impose a common law duty of care, says Kenneth Warner

The banking system has been built on sand for too long, says Tim Lawson-Cruttenden

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Tagore Investments SA v Official Receiver [2009] All ER (D) 63 (Jan)

Part one: Ed Mitchell reviews recent cases on funding, transparency & closure

Seeing is not always believing, says Jenny Lau

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mfg Solicitors—Hayley Pearce & Lauren Williams

Law firm mfg Solicitors announces promotions at Ludlow office

Womble Bond Dickinson—Richard Sharpe

Womble Bond Dickinson appoints partner in Leeds residential team

Brabners—six promotions

Brabners adds six to partnership in record year for partner promotions

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Ombudsman costs proposals raise concerns

Bill disputes between solicitors and clients should be dealt with by an online portal rather than sent to the Legal Ombudsman (LeO), the Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL) has argued

Report lays bare ‘shocking’ state of legal aid

MPs have warned of an ‘unacceptably high risk of miscarriages of justice’ due to a lack of legal aid and increasing levels of self-representation

More judicial review reforms on the way?

The government is considering restricting judicial review challenges against housing schemes, motorways and other major planning applications

Funding for opt-out claims under consultation

Damages-based agreements (DBAs), also known as contingency fees, could be allowed for opt-out collective actions in the Competition Appeal Tribunal

Wedding laws facing 21st century overhaul

Couples could legally marry almost anywhere, from canal boats to cruise ships at sea, under proposals launched last week

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mfg Solicitors—Hayley Pearce & Lauren Williams

Womble Bond Dickinson—Richard Sharpe

Brabners—six promotions