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Tories 'pause for thought' on Human Rights Act in Queen's Speech

Benedict Cumberbatch and other stars join Liberty to campaign against government plans to repeal the human rights law

Queen's Speech 2015: Lib Dem lawyers to oppose infringements on civil liberties

The curtailment of civil liberties is counter-productive, says chair of the Liberal Democrat Lawyers Association

Five solicitors sanctioned by SDT for failing to close businesses properly

Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal dishes out over £50K in fines and costs in April to practitioners who failed to follow correct procedure

Professional advisers are failing to provide philanthropy advice

Free advice on philanthropy is likely to foster a deeper relationship as well as potential future work

Ecclestone sues HMRC for breach of contract

If HMRC is successful in fighting its case, the Formula 1 boss could face criminal action on top of substantial tax and penalty charges

LASPO: Court has no power to stop sexually abused being cross-examined by alleged perpetrator

Court of Appeal ruling raises questions over funding for cross-examination of vulnerable witnesses

Balance through tax

Increased tax exposure could be what ultimately dampens the recently unprecedented spectacular returns from property investments

Never going to budge

Although Ingenious Media was given permission to bring a claim for judicial review over the legality of accelerated payment notices, even a victory will not change the fact that they're here to stay, says Leigh Sayliss