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Infected blood compensation payments exempted from tax

Families of victims will no longer face inheritance tax on compensation payments from the infected blood scandal

Solicitors face violence and death threats

New research highlights alarming threats faced by solicitors including physical violence and intimidation from clients

Bridget Tatham elected as new FOIL president

Bridget Tatham has been elected President of FOIL for 2026, taking over from Howard Dean

Legal sector avoids damaging tax hikes

The Law Society welcomes the UK government's decision to not impose a new tax on LLPs, boosting the legal economy and supporting growth

Browne Jacobson and NHS Confederation's report

A new policy paper outlines how integrated health organisations can succeed in delivering patient care effectively

Crisis calls for jury trials rethink

Craig Smith and Dr Kim Langtree from the University of Salford warn against scrapping jury trials in response to pressures from a significant backlog in the criminal courts

Clarion launches new legal tax team

National law firm Clarion has expanded its services with a new legal tax team to enhance growth

Paul Hastings enhances fund finance practice

Paul Hastings has appointed top fund finance lawyer Jennifer Passagne as a partner in London, strengthening its global fund finance capabilities and aligning with its growth strategy