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Knowing receipt: when do solicitor’s fees cross the line?

Lucy Hannett discusses the Supreme Court's decision in Byers v Saudi National Bank, clarifying that knowing receipt claims require a continuing proprietary interest

CILEX appoints incoming chair as new president takes up the reins

Eileen Milner and Yanthé Richardson appointed to lead CILEX, focusing on member support and equality

The Big Report 2024 highlights The Solicitors’ Charity’s key role in supporting the profession

The Solicitors’ Charity supported 33% more solicitors in 2023

Advocating for a community order as an alternative to custody

Janet Carter, Retired barrister/MOJ magistrates training manager, considers a solution to reduce the prison poplulation

Julie Galbraith to lead Eversheds Sutherland’s employment practice in Ireland

Julie Galbraith has been appointed as the head of Eversheds Sutherland’s Irish employment law practice and the new chair of the Employment Law Association of...

Number of Companies Failing to Report Gender Pay Gap Dropped by 71% in Past Year

EHRC Has Issued No Fines in the Past Five Years for Non-Reporting of Gender Pay Gap Information

Lawyers mark the second national animal law day

Celebrating the UK's first animal protection law anniversary, National Animal Law Day highlights progress and ongoing challenges in animal welfare legislation

Anderson Strathern strengthens construction disputes service with new team

Anderson Strathern has enhanced its construction dispute resolution service by appointing a new specialised team led by partner Michael Collins and director Mary Frances O’Neill,...