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Judge warns small businesses to ‘be on their guard’ in energy broker commission case

Neil Stockdale, examines this decision, why it’s so surprising and what this now means for small businesses

Law Firm Set for Further Expansion in Yorkshire With Flagship Sheffield Office

Leading professional services business, Knights, has revealed plans for a new Grade A office in Sheffield

One of London's most respected law firms responds to new tougher Skilled Worker and Spouse Visa rules

Osbourne Pinner, has responded to the recently announced new visa rules, which are intended to reduce migration to the UK

Fight for the future of the criminal justice system hits the High Court

The Law Society of England and Wales launched a judicial review challenge after the government failed to increase criminal defence solicitors’ legal aid rates by the bare minimum 15%, as recommended by the independent review of criminal legal aid

Octopus and divorce specialists amicable tie the knot

Octopus has acquired amicable, the leader in helping couples separate in a kinder and more affordable way

Survey Reveals Friendly and Amicable Divorces Now Almost as Common as Hostile Separations

Specialist lawyers say is due to the introduction of several measures including no fault divorce, mediation vouchers and the rise in friendly celebrity splits

High Court hearing to co-ordinate more than one million drivers’ legal claims over the diesel emissions scandal

A hearing will take place at the High Court on Friday 8 December to co-ordinate the legal claims of more than a million UK vehicle owners against 13 major car manufacturers involved in the diesel emissions scandal

Half of law firms have ditched whiplash work, First4Lawyers’ research shows

An increasing number of law firms are ditching low-value RTA claims as a result of the whiplash reforms, according to new research by First4Lawyers