11 November 2026
Senior judges back review of electronic bill of costs
The deputy head of civil justice, Lady Justice Cockerill, has backed a call by the Senior Costs Judge for a review of the electronic bill of costs.
11 November 2026
Businessman fails in claim against opponent’s solicitors
A businessman who sued his opponent’s solicitors over its conduct of trade mark proceedings has seen his claim struck out.
11 November 2026
Judge attacks dishonest claimant’s “scandalous” behaviour
A High Court judge has hit out at the “scandalous” waste of public resources in the form of legal and other costs by a man who fabricated a £7m personal injury claim.
11 November 2026
Regulator calls for 2,000 more conveyancing lawyers
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has launched ‘Project 2,000 Lawyers’, a campaign to attract 2,000 more trainees to qualify with it by 2030.
