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Independent inquiry into the miscarriage of justice for Andrew Malkinson

An inquiry examines the wrongful conviction of Andrew Malkinson, focusing on police and judicial failings

New ‘anti-greenwashing’ rule comes into force

The Financial Conduct Authority introduces new rules to prevent greenwashing in financial services

Standish: Principle over discretion

The Court of Appeal in the recent divorce case of Standish v Standish concluded that Moor J, arguably the doyen of the money judges, got it significantly wrong. He awarded the wife £45m under the sharing principle. This was £20m or 45% too great

Spotlight on 5 in-house solicitors as shortlist for award is announced

The Law Society of Scotland announces finalists for the In-House Rising Star Award

The Barrister Group (TBG) welcomes its largest-ever cohort of 10 pupils, pioneering inclusive recruitment

A new dawn for bar recruitment as largest-ever cohort of pupils at one set to join TBG

Freeths achieves double accolade with two lawyers named in prestigious UK list of most influential environmental professionals

Director Richard Broadbent and Senior Associate Helen Mitcheson have been honoured in The ENDS Report Power List, recognising the top 100 UK environmental professionals for their significant impact over the past two year

New short film Launched to promote community justice awareness

Community Justice Scotland, in collaboration with The Union creative communications agency, has released a short film to educate the public about the benefits of community justice

Cripps apprentice wins at BPP awards

Cripps, a top 100 law firm, proudly announces that Callum Benson, a paralegal apprentice, has been awarded the prestigious BPP Apprentice of the Year (Level 4-5)