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Law Society set for trial over 'Find a Solicitor' entry

Case may have important ramifications for the security of conveyancing, says judge

Lawyers back government call for civil justice cooperation post-Brexit

Government also seeks end to 'direct jurisdiction' of European Court of Justice

Misuse of social media 'a real problem' for solicitors

Increase in complaints about inappropriate communications prompts new guidance

Part-time judge's claim for judicial pension dismissed as out of time

Employment tribunal rejects retired fee-paid judge's application for extension of time on fair and equitable grounds

Family lawyer who fabricated letters 'with the intention to mislead' struck off

Tribunal orders solicitor to pay regulator's costs of £32,000

A bit of peace and quiet

Alec Samuels discusses the growing problem of noise pollution from the air, and considers the remedies available to those affected

Vaccination claims: Has Europe opened the floodgates?

The history of UK vaccine litigation is a sorry tale but a careful reading of a new CJEU decision might give claimants grounds for more optimism, advises Peter Todd

Whistling to a funder's tune?

Different types of litigation funding can influence a claimant's choice of venue, adding to the complexity of their decision making, explain Ben Pilbrow and Ruth Manson