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First ever full-time CILEX judge appointee

The first legal executive to be appointed to a fulltime judicial appointment has been named as PI lawyer Elizabeth Johnson.  

Ex-partner struck off after misleading court over dates error

The former lawyer was also ordered to pay £42,525 costs

Law Society Awards deadline extended

Firms now have longer to enter 'in recognition of the uncertainty facing law firms and solicitors'

Law firm business confidence on the up

Business confidence has proved strong in the first quarter, with around half seeing an increase in the number of new matters, says survey

Small firms perceive online legal service providers as biggest threat

Online legal service providers pose the biggest commercial threat to small law firms, a report revealed

Law Society calls for non-compete legal aid for low-paid workers

Society president says legal advice more effective than banning non-competes

Ground rents abolished for new leasehold properties

Law Society warns wider reforms needed soon

Online Safety Bill introduces hefty fines for social media companies

Fines may be levied at the higher of £18m or 10 per cent of annual global turnover