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Eight opt-out class actions per person in the UK, research finds
Actions filed at the Competition Appeals Tribunal encompass a staggering 544m class members, the equivalent of 8.1 actions for each person in the UK.
High Court judge avoids removal over love letter to junior staff member
A male High Court judge who expressed his love for a young female member of staff has received a reprimand for serious misconduct.
Daily Mail sting solicitor to face disciplinary tribunal
A solicitor whose firm was one of three shut down a year ago after being named in a Daily Mail undercover investigation is to face the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
SRA to contact dozens of immigration solicitors over competence
The SRA is contacting a group of immigration and asylum solicitors whose training records did not provide “sufficient assurances” that they are maintaining their competence.
ACL set to introduce ‘costs paralegals’ to boost profession
The Association of Costs Lawyers has backed the creation of a new membership category for non-costs lawyers, with launched a further consultation on describing them as ‘costs paralegals’.
Big companies “care more about reputation than litigation outcomes”
The leaders of large UK companies care much more about protecting brands and reputations when deciding their legal strategies than success in court or a settlement.
Solicitors granted injunction against neighbour who targeted employer
Two solicitors and their brother have been granted an interim injunction by the High Court after a neighbour made “defamatory allegations” to one of their employers.
Tribunal requires overseas litigation funder to abide by ALF code
The CAT has made an overseas funder’s compliance with key parts of the Association of Litigation Funders’ code of conduct a condition of granting a collective proceedings order.
SRA hands out another big fine for AML non-compliance
A law firm in Essex is the latest to receive a hefty fine from the Solicitors Regulation Authority for not complying with anti-money laundering rules.
Government Legal Department increases footprint outside London
The Government Legal Department has increased the proportion of its staff working outside London to over 12% as part of its ‘National GLD’ programme.
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How unstoppable AI is reshaping UK legal practice
At a time when most technology innovation still flows from the US and China, UK lawtech is attracting growing international attention and capital.
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.
