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Hayter calls for 'credible' solicitor comparison websites

Dianne Hayter, chair of the LSB's Consumer Panel, has called for the development of "credible" solicitor comparison websites to help consumers choose between firms.

Government in court setback over regional planning policy

The local government secretary's decision to do away with regional housing targets before any legislation to this effect has been adopted was unlawful, the High Court has ruled in a decision set to unblock planning applications stalled since the coalition has come to power.

Public backs legal aid for child protection but not divorce

The public believes child protection should be the priority for civil legal aid funding but divorce-related work should come last.

Judge refuses to rubber stamp pre-agreed anonymity order

Giving effect to the terms of a pre-arranged consent order between a well-known public figure and a newspaper group involved in a privacy row would be contrary to open justice, a senior media judge has ruled.

APIL secures review of discount rate

Ken Clarke, in his role as Lord Chancellor, has agreed to review the discount rate used by the courts to calculate personal injury awards after the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers threatened to bring a judicial review.

LSC stops funding epilepsy drug group action

The LSC has decided to cease funding a group action by epileptic mothers who claim that taking the drug Epilim while pregnant caused birth defects in their children.

Ditch legal aid for 'planes and trains', chairman tells Bar conference

In a speech subtitled 'There's no more money', Bar Council chairman Nicolas Green QC has urged barristers to distance themselves from legal aid work.

Jackson and legal aid consultations to be launched at same time

The government's plans to cut the legal aid budget by £350m and to implement parts of Jackson LJ's report on civil costs will be launched together, justice minister Jonathan Djanogly has said. Publication is expected later this month.