The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
Solicitors’ watchdog to investigate Jonathan Reynolds’s legal career claims [Sky News]
Slater + Gordon announces major update days after law firm was rocked by shocking email that purportedly spilled company secrets [Mail Online]
Commercial lawsuits launched in England’s High Court reach 6-year low [Financial Times] (£)
Lord Hermer was forced to reduce bonus after biggest cost claim in legal history [Telegraph] (£)
Joint enterprise law reform will help solve UK justice system crisis, say experts [The Guardian]
Law lecturer ‘sacked over gender-critical beliefs’ handed payout [Telegraph] (£)
Spiking to be made a criminal offence under new law – with up to 10 years in prison [Sky News]
Planned change in British citizenship rules faces first legal challenge [The Guardian]
Waspi women threaten legal action after pension payouts rejected [BBC News]
Downing Street rejects plan for legal migration cap [Financial Times] (£)
Salon owner overwhelmed by long legal battle with cosmetic giant L’Oréal – which she claims forced her to close her shop [Mail Online]
“81%- OUT OF THE 44% SURVIVORS OF SQE1” [Legal Cheek comments]
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