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Minister sets out government’s vision for future of civil justice
The government would like to see more pre-action initiatives like the Official Injury Claim portal as part of its vision for the future of civil justice, minister Heidi Alexander said today.
Online divorce service enters regulation with ABS licence
An online service specialising in uncontested divorces has become an alternative business structure regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
“Manifestly incompetent” solicitor struck off over billing and accounts
A “manifestly incompetent” law firm owner who made false claims to the Legal Aid Agency and kept her firm’s accounts in a state of chaos has been struck off.
Financial turnaround at leading PI firm as it makes whiplash claims pay
Leading personal injury law firm Minster Law said yesterday that it has completed a three-year transformation that allows it to run low-value whiplash claims profitably.
Government announces £20m boost in civil legal aid funding
The government today announced plans for an extra £20m for civil legal aid – specifically housing and immigration work – the first increase in funding since 1996.
High Court overturns SRA’s decision to intervene in law firm
The High Court has taken the almost unprecedented step of withdrawing a notice of intervention into a law firm issued by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
SRA heads must roll over Axiom Ince, says ex-board member
A former member of the board of the Solicitors Regulation Authority has called for its chair and/or chief executive to resign in the wake of the Axiom Ince report.
Public “increasingly positive about class actions”
Members of the public are more aware than ever about class actions and more positive about their outcomes, research has found.
Listed law firms lay out £4m impact of NI increase
Listed law firm Gateley said yesterday that it expected “pricing and efficiencies” to mitigate the extra £1.8m that the National Insurance increase is set to cost it.
Employers’ organisation buys Sheffield law firm
Make UK, the representative voice of UK manufacturing, has expanded its employment law and HR services by acquiring a Sheffield-based law firm.
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Modern vehicles: new injury profiles and new legal challenges
As the number of electric vehicles on UK roads continues to grow year-on-year, it is important to address the risks that come with their increased adoption.
The SRA needs to admit it got it wrong about SLAPPs
The High Court judgment in Ashley Hurst v SRA in January raises serious questions about the regulator’s approach to allegations of SLAPP-like behaviour.
Why menopause support belongs on every law firm’s agenda
Progression in the law slows significantly as women approach senior leadership. Most will be at the height of their careers around the average age menopause symptoms begin.
