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Solicitor launches High Court challenge to new criminal legal aid model
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (495+ words) A solicitor has launched a High Court challenge to a controversial new criminal legal aid payment model for the District Court. The new model, which came into effect this week, has led to a severe backlash from solicitors and impacted…...
YLS begins the new Bar year with annual meeting
11+ hour, 9+ min ago (129+ words) Jacksonville Daily Record YLS begins the new Bar year with annual meeting - By Matt Borello | Young Lawyers Section president On June 2, following the Jacksonville Bar Association Young Lawyers Section's "Noon In June" event, YLS hosted its annual meeting celebrating the…...
Fund LAB to tackle legal-aid crisis " committee
4+ hour, 14+ min ago (535+ words) The Law Society has welcomed a report on civil legal aid that calls for urgent reform of the system and "immediate and adequate funding" for the Legal Aid Board (LAB). The report from Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and…...
Local solicitor sets out why legal aid protest matters to all of us
9+ hour, 9+ min ago (968+ words) AS THE dispute over legal aid payments to criminal defence lawyers continues into its third week, local solicitor, Niall Fox, explains why it's important his profession is properly remunerated for defending the most vulnerable in society. Mr Fox represents clients…...
Around 60 Solicitors Walk Out Of Dublin Courtroom In Protest
8+ hour, 4+ min ago (348+ words) Around 60 solicitors walked out of District Court courtrooms in protest over the introduction of a new payment system for criminal legal aid. The controversial new system, means that criminal legal aid solicitors will now be paid a flat rate fee…...
Freeths strengthens disputes capability with Alastair Frood appointment
10+ hour, 9+ min ago (286+ words) Freeths strengthens disputes capability in Scotland with partner appointment in Glasgow Scottish Legal News Freeths strengthens disputes capability with Alastair Frood appointment Freeths has appointed partner Alastair Frood to its commercial dispute resolution team in Glasgow. He joins from Eversheds…...
Former High Court Judge J. K. Ranka Visits Narayan Seva Sansthan, Reviews Rehabilitation Projects
15+ hour, 38+ min ago (262+ words) Udaipur Kiran UDAIPUR, July 1, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Former Rajasthan High Court judge and National President of the Association of Retired Judges, J. K. Ranka, visited the Seva Mahatirth campus of Narayan Seva Sansthan at Badi and reviewed various service and rehabilitation projects being…...
Judiciary Cannot Afford to Remain on Sidelines of Global Transformation " CJN | Real Broadcasting Network
19+ hour, 3+ min ago (597+ words) Nigeria's trusted source for news, politics, business, and entertainment. Delivering real stories that matter to Nigerians at home and abroad. The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, says the judiciary in Nigeria cannot afford to remain on'the sidelines…...
Essex Community Justice Center to close; Chittenden County to consolidate services
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (559+ words) The Essex Community Justice Center serving northern Chittenden County officially closes July 1." CHITTENDEN COUNTY " Community justice centers across Chittenden County, including the Essex-based center, will consolidate into one Chittenden County Restorative Justice Center based out of Burlington, starting July 1. "I…...
Four Students Among Group of Fellows Expanding Access to Justice
1+ day, 18+ min ago (220+ words) Four Berkeley Law students are among this year's Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellows: Rising 3 Ls Jeremy Berger, Claudia Deitch, Renee Hernandez Rodriguez, and Dawson Wilcox. Funded by the John Paul Stevens Foundation, the fellowships help expand both access…...