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All-staff email from disgruntled employee was not protected disclosure
An employee at a claims firm who sent an all-staff email entitled “Why I wasn’t at the Christmas party” did not make a protected disclosure.
Jail for barrister who conspired with client to injure attacker
The criminal defence barrister who helped a gangster trace a gunman who tried to assassinate him has been jailed for three years and three months.
Working group urges more support for barristers eyeing silk
A Bar Council working group has outlined ways to better support barristers applying for silk but also heard calls for a review of the whole appointment process.
Judge issues AI warning to LiPs after 300-page ‘skeleton’
A judge has warned litigants in person that, like lawyers, they need to take personal responsibility for the use of AI in drafting court documents.
Tribunal “wrong to punish law firm” over unfair dismissal
A law firm which discriminated against a paralegal should not have to pay aggravated damages simply because it advised on employment law.
Second suspension for dual-qualified lawyer who ignored conflicts
A dual-qualified solicitor and barrister has been suspended for nine months by a Bar disciplinary tribunal in the wake of a six-month suspension by the SDT.
Birss outlines benefits of new Business & Property Division
Creation of the Business and Property Division next month will provide a larger pool of judges and “opportunities to look at how we do things”.
Law firm’s negligence did not cause investor client’s loss
A law firm was negligent in its advice on one aspect of the purchase of investment property but this was not the cause of the client’s loss.
Law Society urges “targeted risk” model for COLP/COFA reform
The Law Society has put forward a “targeted risk” model as an alternative to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s changes to the rules around COLPs and COFAs.
PE-owned firm kicks off acquisitions with property move
National firm Canford Law has acquired ,property services business PDC Group, its first deal since being bought by private equity, as we round up the latest deals.
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How ELD NextGen will improve employers’ liability tracing
The Employers’ Liability Tracing Office is continuing work towards the launch of ELD NextGen, the next generation of the employers’ liability database, in early 2027.
Fifteen years on: Lessons from ABS reform
Fifteen years ago this month saw the very first alternative business structure. At the time, the prospect of non-lawyers owning law firms was dubbed ‘Tesco Law’.
Hybrid working and client money controls – be aware of the risks
For legal finance teams, remote working has changed how information moves, how approvals are obtained and how colleagues communicate.
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