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Medico-legal market consolidating and growing “more strongly”
The value of the medico-legal market grew by 4% in 2024, double the growth rate of the previous year, amid consolidation in the sector, according to research.
CA to consider whether Stonewall “induced” chambers’ discrimination
The Court of Appeal is to consider a barrister’s claim that LGBT charity Stonewall “caused or induced” discrimination against her by her chambers.
“Ruined” Shiner handed suspended jail sentence for legal aid fraud
A judge yesterday handed disgraced human rights lawyer Phil Shiner a suspended jail sentence for fraud because he has “already suffered professional and personal ruin”.
Law firm hits back over “inaccurate” BBC accusations of LPA misuse
An Essex law firm at the centre of a BBC investigation into possible abuse of LPAs has described it as “inaccurate” and “based on second or third-hand hearsay”.
Masked knifeman “planned to take a hostage” at law firm
A masked knifeman was restrained by solicitors when he burst into their offices to accuse staff of “flooding Europe with migrants”, a jury heard yesterday.
Bar Council condemns KC found guilty of sexual misconduct
The Bar Council has condemned former Criminal Bar Association chair Navjot ‘Jo’ Sidhu KC after a disciplinary tribunal found serious professional misconduct of a sexual nature.
Solicitor who benefited from will rebuked over conflict
A partner who was a beneficiary of a will he drafted, without advising his client to take independent legal advice, has been rebuked by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Barrister apprenticeships to go live next year
Barrister apprenticeships are set to become a reality after their approval by the Bar Standards Board and Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
UK legal services exports soar 14% to new high
Gross UK exports of legal services reached a new high of £9.5bn in 2023 as the law’s contribution to the economy continues to rise, new research has shown.
Lady Chief Justice urges CILEX lawyers to seek judicial roles
The Lady Chief Justice has told chartered legal executives that “if you’re good enough, you’re good enough” to become a judge and to ignore ‘imposter syndrome’.
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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.
