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Law Society: SRA proposals on enforcement processes ‘do not go far enough’

Respondent not being present at an inquisition 'cannot be fair'

APIL and MASS to intervene in Court of Appeal whiplash ‘mixed injuries’ test cases

The intervention by APIL and MASS is made on behalf of the claimant group

Lanier Longstaff Hedar and Roberts brings first UK group action over talcum powder  

The firm's founder secured a $4.7bn ruling against Johnson & Johnson in the US

DWF acquires Whitelaw Twining Law Corporation to expand into Canada

The acquisition is valued at up to CA$42.6m (£27.7m)

Law Society launches Junior Solicitors Network and support hub

The regulator will continue to support the JLD, but it will be fully independent from the Society

New SRA sexual misconduct guidance

Zahra Awaiz-Bilal reviews the effect of new SRA guidance on employers and employees

Mental Health Act: detention and treatment disproportionately affects Black British people

In 2021-22, detention rates for Black British people were over four times those of white people

WFW secure victory for Ryanair in Trapani airport territorial continuity case

The decision sets the benchmark for the competent authorities in cases concerning territorial continuity