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Sentencing guidelines for Blackmail, Kidnap, and False Imprisonment unveiled

Independent Sentencing Council releases guidelines for consistent sentencing of serious offenses, seeking public input until April 24

Firms confront regulatory and budgetary challenges

Digital compliance experts at SmartSearch warn that the industry must shed outdated processes to not only meet increasing regulatory demands but also to optimize available resources

Solaris Law created by Azzurro Associates

Azzurro's acquisition forms Solaris Law, merging Equivo, Shoosmiths, and Azzurro Law into a powerhouse debt recovery firm

Birkett Long expands insolvency team

Essex law firm Birkett Long boosts Insolvency Team with Solicitor Charlotte Burkert

Are businesses compliant with Data Protection in 2024?

Data breach solicitors highlight major 2023 breaches, emphasizing the need for businesses to prioritize compliance and security measure

SJ Interview: Human trafficking and modern slavery

A prominent barrister in the UK, Parosha Chandran is widely recognised as the leading authority on anti-slavery and human trafficking.

Government plans a substantial pay rise for legal aid solicitors

In response to the 2021 Criminal Legal Aid Review (CLAIR), the UK government is set to implement significant reforms to address outdated fee structures for criminal legal aid solicitors.

HMRC launches over 1,000 Serious tax investigations in Major Crackdown

HMRC initiated 1,091 'COP8' and 'COP9' investigations targeting serious tax evasion, aiming to recover over £6bn. High-profile cases include Bernie Ecclestone's £650m fine