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Three law firm staff disqualified from profession for drugs convictions
Two fee-earners at conveyancing giant ONP Solicitors have been disqualified from the profession after they were jailed for drug dealing.
Commercial Court claims fall to lowest number in decade
The number of new claims issued in the Commercial Court last year fell to the lowest figure in over a decade, new research has revealed.
Only 5% of people with legal problems seek advice from solicitor
Half of people have experienced a legal problem in the previous 18 months but only 5% of them went to a solicitors’ firm for help to deal with it, major government research has shown.
Non-lawyer owner of ABS banned for operating without lawyer
The non-lawyer former owner of a law firm has been disqualified from involvement in another one after breaching the terms of its authorisation as an ABS.
SRA: Solicitors “lack confidence” over artificial intelligence
Solicitors’ lack of confidence about lawtech and AI could lead to them missing out on the opportunities – and put their clients at risk too, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has said.
Rosenblatt hits back in public row: listed legal business “is insolvent”
Ian Rosenblatt claimed yesterday that he set up a new law firm to buy his old one back because listed business RBG Holdings is insolvent.
City firm partner fined for unwitting role in property fraud
A property partner who failed to undertake proper anti-money laundering checks on a client involved in a “substantial fraud” has been fined £27,500.
Solicitors with civil higher rights poised to overtake criminal
The number of solicitors with civil higher rights of audience is poised to overtake criminal for the first time, Solicitors Regulation Authority figures have shown.
New Bar Council chair urges proactive coaching for all barristers
Having a coach to support wellbeing should be part of everyday practice at the Bar like having an accountant and insurance, the new chair of the Bar said last night.
PE-backed injury giant unveils latest major acquisition
Private equity-backed injury specialist Fletchers Group has unveiled its fourth law firm acquisition in little over three years in the shape of North-West firm Scott Rees & Co.
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Home-buying reform must focus on experience, not just technology
Buyers and sellers don’t judge their experience by the number of digital platforms they use or the technology operating behind the scenes.
What would a single regulator mean for firms and practitioners?
The Legal Services Consumer Panel has renewed its call for a single regulator to replace the eight approved regulators currently governing legal services.
Why council tenants often wait longest for disrepair to be fixed
Why do council tenants appear to wait longer for disrepair to be resolved, and what does that tell us about the changing relationship between landlords, tenants and accountability?
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