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CBA campaign for level playing field “not a cry for war” with solicitor-advocates
A new Criminal Bar Association campaign to ensure that barristers and higher court advocates compete on a “level playing-field” does not amount to a “cry for war”, its chairman has said.
More woe for Quindell as shares tumble another 20% in a day
The share price of AIM-listed alternative business structure Quindell plc tumbled 20% yesterday as the company sought to reassure investors over the details of three directors’ dealings in the shares.
Hodge Jones & Allen embraces predictive modelling for PI work
London firm Hodge Jones & Allen has teamed up with a leading academic to pioneer a predictive model of case outcomes that will enable the firm to better assess the viability of its personal injury caseload.
Barristers urged to grab litigation opportunities after “modest” beginning
Just 129 barristers have so far taken up the opportunity to conduct litigation since the restriction was removed in January, it has emerged, but one of the first to do it has described the move as “a real opportunity for the Bar”.
End of an era as Holt departs QualitySolicitors
Craig Holt, the founder of QualitySolicitors, has left the law firm network, it has been confirmed. Mr Holt founded the company in 2008 with Saleem Arif, who we understand left the business some months ago.
Flight compensation claims to rise, but will passengers use law firms?
More than a million passengers travelling to and from UK airports are still to claim delayed flight compensation for last year alone, a survey has found. However, it suggested that passengers may prefer to claim compensation directly from airlines.
Compensation Fund could pay the price after High Court buy-to-let ruling
The Solicitors Compensation Fund could be hit by a new wave of property claims after a High Court ruling on two test cases relating to a buy-to-let scheme.
Security services “given licence to snoop” on privileged legal communications
MI5, MI6 and GCHQ have for years advised staff that they may “target the communications of lawyers” and use legally privileged material “just like any other item of intelligence”, it was claimed yesterday after campaigners won the release of secret government policies.
Quindell directors spend £2m on “undervalued” shares
Quindell chairman Rob Terry and two other directors have between them spent nearly £2m in buying shares in the company, in the latest bid to boost investor confidence in the alternative business structure.
Bogus law firm reports up by over 20%, with identity theft to the fore
The number of reports of bogus law firms received by the Solicitors Regulation Authority in the first eight months of this year is up by over 20% on the same period last year, the regulator has said.
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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.
