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9 Aug 2023

First collective action brought against water company for overcharging

A legal claim has been made against Severn Trent Water, which is accused of abusing its dominant market position by underreporting the extent of pollution discharge and overcharging customers as a result.

9 Aug 2023

Exonerated prisoners will no longer be charged for saved living expenses

Compensation payments made to the wrongly convicted will no longer be reduced to account for 'saved living costs'.

9 Aug 2023

Family law specialist joins B P Collins from Penningtons Manches Cooper

Thames Valley and City law firm, B P Collins LLP, has expanded its family team with the appointment of new partner, Emma Leavesley.

9 Aug 2023

Defamation: OFSI's controversial stand on access to justice and reputation rights

Abigail Healey examines OFSI's approach to defamation license applications, probing access to justice and reputation rights

9 Aug 2023

Gherson Solicitors Expands Inbound Immigration Practice

Leading immigration law firm Gherson Solicitors LLP (Gherson) has added solicitor Mayuri Manjula to its renowned UK inbound immigration practice

9 Aug 2023

Bogus immigration lawyer receives 18-month suspended sentence

A woman who falsely claimed to be a solicitor and provided immigration advice received the suspended sentence on 7 July.

8 Aug 2023

Ex KWM, HSF, and Slaughter & May disputes lawyer joins Gherson’s Litigation and Arbitration Practice

Leading West-End law firm Gherson Solicitors LLP (Gherson) has added solicitor Cong Gao to its litigation and arbitration practice

8 Aug 2023

Taskforce to build prosecution cases against rogue immigration lawyers

The government says the Professional Enablers Taskforce is bringing together regulatory bodies, law enforcement teams and government departments to increase enforcement action against lawyers who help migrants exploit the immigration system.