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Quindell board baffled by latest share price drop
Quindell plc told investors today that it cannot explain the latest slide in its volatile share price. The alternative business structure closed at 136.5p on Friday, down nearly 10% on the day and 35% since announcing its first-half results on 21 August.
Law firm wins injunction against former client over online harassment
A law firm has won an injunction against a former client who set up websites about the firm with its name in the URL, after the High Court deemed his actions to be harassment. The injunction also covered Rick Kordowski, who ran the infamous SolicitorsFromHell.co.uk website.
Chambers chief executive achieves Bar Standards Board first
Nicola Sawford of Serle Court has become the first chambers chief executive ever appointed a board member of the Bar Standards Board. A chartered accountant, she has been in her post for over 10 years.
Cherie Blair leaves Matrix to focus on ABS
Cherie Blair QC is to throw herself into her work with her alternative business structure (ABS) Omnia Strategy after leaving Matrix Chambers, which she co-founded 14 years ago.
QC wins High Court battle to be paid £100,000 fee
The High Court has ordered a Jersey lawyer to pay an English barrister’s fee, dismissing a claim that the fee was an honorarium which was not legally enforceable.
North-west ABSs post strong results as Slater & Gordon eyes Welsh acquisition
Two north-west alternative business structures (ABSs) have announced record results, while Slater & Gordon’s next potential acquisition, and first in Wales, has emerged.
Exclusive: shopping centre brand Lawyers2you makes a comeback
Lawyers2you, the shopping centre-based marketing brand previously owned by failed Birmingham firm Blakemores, has been resurrected and relaunched with the first two stands open for business this week, Legal Futures can reveal.
Legal Futures scoops journalism award
Legal Futures founder and editor Neil Rose won the Legal Journalism award at last night’s Halsbury Legal Awards. The judges said he is “guaranteed to be ahead of the game”.
Solicitor who “robbed Peter to pay Paul” struck off for mishandling estates
A former associate at leading Bristol firm Burges Salmon has been struck off for mishandling the estates of deceased clients. Russell Rollings was originally reported by the firm to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Jail for solicitor who kept on practising after being struck off
A solicitor has been jailed for practising despite being struck off nearly two years ago in what is thought to be the first time a court has imposed an immediate custodial sentence for such an offence.
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Reorientation in the AI era must begin with the client
Much of the discussion about AI in the legal industry focuses on technology: which tools to adopt and which tasks might get automated. But this misses the deeper story.
Awaab’s Law phase 2: New hazards council tenants can now claim for
The conversation on housing disrepair is moving beyond damp and mould alone. With the rollout of phase 2 of Awaab’s Law, the scope of issues covered is expanding significantly,
Beyond PCP: Can regulators and lawyers work better together next time?
Nearly a decade after the Financial Conduct Authority began investigating the car finance industry, the story of the PCP commission scandal is still unfinished.
