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Civil-assessed costs claims: inhouse and in trouble

The MoJ and LAA's decision to transfer civil-assessed costs claims inhouse is extremely problematic, says Bob Baker

Money laundering: lawyers may be prosecuted for failure to disclose even where no crime

CPS guidance update has clarified circumstances in which regulated professionals may be prosecuted 

Guidance: beating the SDLT holiday

Conveyancing solicitors under heavy pressure to meet client demands to complete transactions ahead of the expiry of the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) holiday on...

SDT hearing for ex-Fieldfisher partner

It is alleged the former partner falsified documents

100 best companies to work for: Kingsley Napley takes law firm top spot

Kingsley Napley has been the highest ranked law firm in the list four years in a row

'Herculean effort': Lord Chancellor praises justice system's 'hidden heroes'

Buckland said those working in the justice system 'kept the wheels of justice turning' during pandemic

Minding the skills gap

Liz Ritter discusses how best to prepare the next generation of lawyers for successful and fulfilling careers in practice

Witness statement rules: keeping abreast of changes

Georgia Haughney explores how practice direction changes will affect preparation of statements for the business and property courts