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Court upholds challenge to England & Wales legal aid cuts
"Flawed analysis" made it irrational to cut fees for examining documents

Test case to launch against Glasgow refugee evictions
Govan Law Centre to seek interdict against Serco move

Warning over need for produce protection scheme post-Brexit
Ministers call for action as Barnier highlights lack of agreement

Bus pass scheme to remain for all over 60s, ministers decide
Companions of disabled under fives also to benefit

Society chooses LEAP as software partner
Company to join partnership programme for members

Ministers extend Children Act consultation period
Deadline for responses now midnight on 28 September

Dentons achieves STEP Platinum Employer Partner status
Top accreditation for Private Client team

Solicitors' guide to preventing complaints published by SLCC
Advice on 10 steps to avoid the most common scenarios

Four new partners for Burness Paull as top names change
Peter Lawson and Tamar Tammes move into leading roles

Society welcomes criminal justice disability report
Project aimed to make justice system accessible despite disabilities