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Barrister who was disbarred after forging Lady Hale letter sued for £200,000 by ex-client

Alexander Mercouris has reinvented himself as a Russian commentator, his former client isn't happy about this

Jul 17 2017 11:55am

Exclusive: Elite London commercial chambers fails to pay clerks living wage

XXIV Old Buildings one of a number of sets paying pittance to support staff

Jul 17 2017 9:59am

Morning round-up: Monday 17 July

The morning's top legal affairs news stories

Jul 17 2017 7:56am

Sir Ian Burnett becomes youngest Lord Chief Justice in over 50 years

Court of Appeal judge will take over from Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd later this year

Jul 14 2017 4:15pm

Morning round-up: Friday 14 July

The morning's top legal affairs news stories

Jul 14 2017 7:35am

How to survive the supervisor from hell

A junior solicitor reflects on the sadism lurking within City law firms

Jul 13 2017 9:26am

Morning round-up: Thursday 13 July

The morning's top legal affairs news stories

Jul 13 2017 8:15am

Previously-suspended Leigh Day paralegals have resigned during Grenfell Tower poster investigation

Legal Cheek comments love continues to role in for embattled rookies

Jul 12 2017 2:08pm

A tort student’s dream: Supreme Court hears case that could shake up law of negligence

Expect Donoghue v Stevenson, Caparo v Dickman and Hill v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police to get a mention

Jul 12 2017 12:41pm

Slaughter and May reveals solid 91% autumn retention score

29 out of 32 rookies commit their future to the elite magic circle firm

Jul 12 2017 11:43am

A second law firm is set to list on the London Stock Exchange

Gordon Dadds to follow Gateley in going public

Jul 12 2017 10:45am

The tuition fee backlash could spell danger for the solicitor super-exam

Design of the cheaper LPC replacement is based on undergraduate fees staying high

Jul 12 2017 9:20am