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KC: Legal Aid Reform 'Astonishing Act of Self-Harm'

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.

Legal Threat to Lammy Over Gaza Arms Policy

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.

New Orleans Archdiocese $100m Sex Abuse Settlement

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans has reached a historic $100 million settlement with over 300 survivors of childhood sexual abuse, a pivotal moment in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Teacher sells home to pay victim after student scandal

A former Illinois teacher, Christina Formella, is selling her home to pay a $825,000 settlement after a secret sexual relationship with a student was exposed. The scandal has rocked the local community and raised serious questions about safeguarding.

Presley Family Feud Ends: Secret Settlement Reached

In a stunning legal twist, Priscilla Presley and granddaughter Riley Keough issue a joint statement, confirming their bitter court battle over Lisa Marie Presley's multi-million dollar trust and Graceland inheritance has finally reached a secret settlemen

Anthropic Settles AI Book Training Lawsuit

AI firm Anthropic reaches a confidential settlement with the Authors Guild in a pivotal US lawsuit over using copyrighted books to train its AI models, setting a new industry precedent.

UK Expats in Portugal Face Post-Brexit Residency Crisis

Exclusive: British expats in Portugal are struggling with post-Brexit residency rules, facing bureaucratic delays, language barriers, and potential loss of rights, with many feeling abandoned by the UK government.

Russian oligarch faces £10BN divorce claim from ex-wife

Natalia Potanina launches unprecedented lawsuit in London against ex-husband Vladimir Potanin, one of Russia's wealthiest oligarchs, demanding a 50% share of his colossal fortune in one of the largest divorce claims in legal history.

Waitress wins £75k in Cracker Barrel racial discrimination case

A Black waitress at Cracker Barrel in Indiana wins a monumental £75,000 settlement after enduring a hostile work environment filled with racial slurs and discriminatory practices, sparking a wider conversation on racism in the service industry.

NJ Lawyers Face Action for Misleading US Government

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.

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari Finalise Divorce

Britney Spears and model-actor Sam Asghari have officially finalised their divorce, reaching a private settlement. All details on the spousal support, property division, and their split after 14 months of marriage.

Stone Age 'Atlantis' Discovered Off Danish Coast

Marine archaeologists have uncovered a submerged Stone Age settlement in the Baltic Sea, revealing a 7,000-year-old lost world of sophisticated hunter-gatherers off Denmark's coast.

Poppi Faces £3.5M Lawsuit Over Gut Health Claims

Popular fizzy drink brand Poppi is embroiled in a major class action lawsuit, with a proposed $3.5 million settlement over allegations it misled consumers about its gut health benefits. Discover if you're eligible for a payout.

Epstein Victims Blast $290m Payout to Maxwell's Circle

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse have launched a scathing attack on the US justice system after $290 million was awarded to the associates of his accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell. The controversial payout from JPMorgan Chase has been labelled a 'grave in

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