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New poll shows support for opt-out claims

A recent poll indicates strong public support in Scotland for implementing opt-out collective legal claims to enhance consumer access to justice

Regulators join forces to enhance guidance

The Legal Services Board has published a review addressing litigation guidance clarity and consistency for legal professionals

Business relationship manager jailed for fraud

Liridon Neziri has been jailed for stealing £105,000 from clients at Nedbank Private Wealth

Breeze v Chief Constable of Norfolk: High Court orders indemnity costs over failed prosecution claim

High Court orders indemnity costs against claimants after unreasonable conduct in malicious prosecution trial.

R v William Osmond: Court of Appeal upholds first tipping off conviction under POCA

Court of Appeal refuses solicitor's appeal against tipping off and forgery convictions.

Jeffery v Givaudan UK: EAT confirms settlement does not end right to written reasons

Employment Appeal Tribunal rules a COT3 settlement cannot extinguish a party's entitlement to written reasons.

SJ Interview: Hannah Field

Hannah Field, head of Shoosmiths’ London office and its Dispute Resolution & Litigation team in London, speaks to Solicitors Journal about the firm’s growth strategy,...

Matters of judgement

DAC Beachcroft expands health law team

International law firm DAC Beachcroft has enhanced its health, care and public law capabilities through the addition of Charlotte Harpin and Matthew Alderton as partners

Slater Heelis family team earns recognition

Slater Heelis Solicitors has made its debut in the Chambers High Net Worth guide, acknowledging their expert family law team’s exceptional work for high net...