14 Nov 2022Law Society: SRA proposals on enforcement processes ‘do not go far enough’Respondent not being present at an inquisition 'cannot be fair'
11 Nov 2022APIL and MASS to intervene in Court of Appeal whiplash ‘mixed injuries’ test casesThe intervention by APIL and MASS is made on behalf of the claimant group
9 Nov 2022Lanier Longstaff Hedar and Roberts brings first UK group action over talcum powder The firm's founder secured a $4.7bn ruling against Johnson & Johnson in the US
8 Nov 2022DWF acquires Whitelaw Twining Law Corporation to expand into CanadaThe acquisition is valued at up to CA$42.6m (£27.7m)
2 Nov 2022Withers and Tareq Hawasli collaborate to launch Middle Eastern advice serviceThe initiative will be known as Withers Hakawati
1 Nov 2022Law Society launches Junior Solicitors Network and support hubThe regulator will continue to support the JLD, but it will be fully independent from the Society
31 Oct 2022Mental Health Act: detention and treatment disproportionately affects Black British peopleIn 2021-22, detention rates for Black British people were over four times those of white people