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Opt-out class action first for businesses as car delivery case settles

Businesses are to benefit from an opt-out class action for the first time after the last two defendants in the car delivery charges case settled for £54m.

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AI tool aims to capture “invisible thinking” of lawyers

A legal tech startup led by a solicitor turned behavioural psychologist is aiming to capture the “invisible knowledge” of senior lawyers for the benefit of both junior lawyers and clients.

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Compliance officer banned after lying about being in office

A compliance officer at a City law firm who pretended he was at work when he was actually working from home – and continued to lie about it – has been banned from the profession.

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CLC and consumer panel back radical review of Legal Ombudsman

The Council for Licensed Conveyancers and Legal Services Consumer Panel have both backed a radical review of the Legal Ombudsman and possibly a complete redesign of the scheme.

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Divorce escrow: asset sales before final settlement

When significant matrimonial assets are sold before a final financial order is agreed, holding the proceeds safely and neutrally can present real practical challenges.


AML lacks clarity – and standards are suffering

If firms are buckling under the pressure of AML regulations, subject to ever-increasing fines, then something is clearly not working as it should be.


The power of participation for trainees and apprentices

It’s important as a trainee or an apprentice to get involved in the life of your firm – even under the pressure of discovering how to navigate professional life and now the demands of the SQE.