6 November 2024
SRA worried about firms over-reliant on client account interest
The SRA will ask next week whether it is ever right for solicitors to retain interest received on client account money, saying it is worried that some firms rely on it to stay solvent.
6 November 2024
Unapologetic SRA dismisses Axiom Ince report as “opinion”
The leaders of the SRA yesterday refused to apologise to the profession about the Axiom Ince collapse as they dismissed the report criticising its actions as just opinion.
6 November 2024
Strong results for law firms despite high inflation
Four out of 10 law firms increased revenues above inflation in the last financial year, while 89% expect revenue to go up in the current year, research has found.
6 November 2024
Top IP law firm settles claim alleging years of overcharging
The claim that IP law firm Marks & Clerk overcharged thousands of small businesses by operating a ‘secret commissions’ scheme has been settled with payments but no admission of liability.
