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New legal aid immigration fees ‘will not undo years of underfunding’

CILEX members have argued proposed increases will still not adequately cover their work

Law Society elects criminal legal aid solicitor as deputy vice president

The new deputy VP will take up office in October

False beliefs on crime rates influencing juries?

Dr Rebecca Helm considers whether false beliefs about prevalence of crime could influence jury evaluation of evidence

Perils and pitfalls of directing a Jersey energy company

Lynne Gregory reviews the risks and rewards of the Jersey energy sector

Shareholder disputes: unfair prejudice petitions

Lisa Linklater QC considers the art of share valuation in company law

Sentencing Council consults on proposed sentencing guidelines for child cruelty offences

The consultation will run until the end of October

Arnold & Porter to open Amsterdam office

Carla Schoonderbeek will head up the Amsterdam office

ELA elects chair

A lawyer from Capsticks Solicitors has been elected to the role