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Combating APP fraud: law and legislation and the banks

APP fraud costs over £1bn annually, with banks and lawmakers grappling to protect victims amidst evolving threats and complex legal challenges

High Court hears landmark challenge to the lack of legal aid for school exclusion appeals

On 21-22 May 2024, the High Court will consider a crucial challenge regarding the absence of legal aid for appeals before the Independent Review Panel (IRP), which reviews the lawfulness of permanent school exclusions

Walker Morris announces new head of corporate to strengthen service expertise

The firm has named Richard Naish as the new Head of Corporate, succeeding John Hamer, who has led the Corporate Group for 14 years and will now become Chair of the LLP

The power of pro bono: UK Pro Bono Week reveals 2024 themes

Sacrifice some of your profits to help others, it will bring great benefits to the community which you serve and crucially raise the reputation of the legal profession - Win win!

Civil legal aid providers at breaking point

Frontier Economics has worked with providers of housing and family legal aid, who are a mix of not-for-profit organisations and private solicitor practices, to understand in-depth their operating model and financial situation

Clarke Willmott advises on acquisition of women’s football agency Volante Sports

The Bristol firm has successfully advised global sports, music, and entertainment agency Wasserman on its acquisition

Christopher & Lee Ong's IP practice evolves to embrace intangible assets and emerging technologies

This move underlines CLO's commitment to addressing the evolving challenges and opportunities in the realms of digital assets, online content, big data, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI)

New Law Society president brings In-House perspective

Susan Murray, a seasoned National Health Service solicitor, has commenced her tenure as President of the Law Society of Scotland. Susan, who has served nearly 40 years with the NHS and is currently a Senior Solicitor in the Litigation Department of the Scottish Health Service’s Central Legal Office