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Suspended suspension for “manifestly incompetent” solicitor

A “manifestly incompetent” solicitor who facilitated one fraudulent and three potentially fraudulent property transactions has been given a suspended suspension.

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Second time lucky as government agrees to reverse PACCAR

The government is to legislate to reverse the Supreme Court’s 2023 PACCAR ruling, which has brought huge uncertainty to the litigation funding market.

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AI use and employee ownership trigger staff bonuses at leading firms

Staff at two leading regional law firms have been awarded significant bonuses – one for use of AI and the other for their work in an employee-owned practice.

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Law Society tells LeO: Focus on performance, not reform

The Law Society is urging the Legal Ombudsman not to launch a fundamental review of its rules when it should be focusing on reducing its backlog of cases.

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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.