Two prominent Boston lawyers, John P. McLaughlin and Michael A. O'Connell, are accused of mishandling client money. The Office of Bar Counsel alleges serious violations, putting their legal careers in jeopardy.
Hannah Thomas has been awarded £22,000 in legal costs after a court found NSW police used excessive force, injuring her at a 2021 pro-Palestinian protest. A landmark ruling for protest rights.
In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under intense scrutiny as a new legal opinion suggests he could be held personally liable for his policy on Gaza, testing the boundaries of ministerial responsibility.
Fulton County prosecutors face Tennessee attorneys in a tense disciplinary hearing over alleged misconduct in the high-profile election interference case against Donald Trump.
Donald Trump's legal appeal against writer E Jean Carroll's £80m defamation victory has been decisively rejected by a US federal court, cementing a major legal and financial blow for the former president.
The Bar Council proposes a strict ban on sexual relationships between barristers and their junior staff to combat power imbalances and protect vulnerable employees in chambers.
James Lawrence fails in landmark High Court appeal to avoid facing justice in Britain for alleged offences, as judges rule UK courts are competent to handle his case.
The UK Home Office has secured permission to appeal a High Court decision that blocked its bid to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. The legal battle centres on defining political protest versus terrorism.
Illinois establishes a groundbreaking, state-funded legal hotline offering free, immediate counsel to LGBTQ+ residents facing discrimination, housing issues, and civil rights violations.
The Court of Appeal quashes the 41-year-old murder convictions of two men in a shocking miscarriage of justice case from Epping Forest, citing 'lurid' and unreliable cell confession evidence.
Two New Jersey attorneys have been sanctioned for submitting falsified documents to US authorities in a high-stakes international fraud and money laundering investigation involving billions, sparking outrage in the legal community.
Actor Noel Clarke has abruptly withdrawn his libel claim against The Guardian over sexual misconduct allegations. The legal battle, which saw Clarke liable for millions in costs, ends without a trial. Explore the full story behind this dramatic courtroom
A New York appeals court has dismissed the $454 million fraud case against Donald Trump, a significant legal victory for the former President that halts the asset seizure threat from Letitia James.
A retired engineer from Bristol has scored a stunning victory against a major parking firm in a David vs Goliath legal battle, setting a powerful precedent for motorists across the UK.
Brenton Tarrant, the far-right extremist behind the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings, has launched an appeal against his conviction and life sentence. Here’s what we know.
Notorious killer Jodi Arias files for post-conviction relief in the brutal murder of ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander, revealing new legal strategies and emotional appeals.
Senior MPs call for a public inquiry into the Lucy Letby case as her legal team prepares to appeal the conviction. Questions arise over hospital and police handling.
Police in Cornwall are urgently searching for Claire Bennett, who went missing in Truro. Authorities are appealing for any information from the public to help locate her.
West Midlands Police release CCTV footage of a violent attack in Manchester, urging the public to help identify the suspect involved in the disturbing incident.
Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured in a daylight attack in Chippenham. The suspect remains at large.
Crystal Palace has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after being denied entry into the Europa League and Conference League. The club argues that UEFA's decision is unfair and seeks reinstatement.
After half a century, Clive Freeman continues his battle to overturn a murder conviction in one of Britain's most controversial 'burking' cases. New evidence suggests a grave miscarriage of justice.
Neonatal nurse Lucy Letby's new legal team is challenging her convictions, citing 'seriously flawed' expert reports, as a defence expert warns of potential miscarriages of justice.
Crystal Palace's bid to overturn their exclusion from the Europa League has been rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, leaving their European dreams in tatters.
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has publicly supported defender Marc Guéhi following the club's appeal to CAS, while also welcoming new manager Oliver Glasner.
Labour proposes stricter deportation appeal rules to prevent foreign criminals from abusing the UK's immigration system, aiming to close legal loopholes and expedite removals.
A grieving widow urges others to get heart checks after her healthy husband collapsed and died from an undiagnosed cardiac condition.
Notorious killer Jeremy Bamber, convicted of slaughtering five family members in the White House Farm murders, is making a desperate bid to overturn his conviction. Read the chilling details of his latest appeal.
A motorcyclist has tragically died following a collision on the A6 near Clayton. Authorities are urging witnesses to come forward as investigations continue.