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Barrister disbarred for harassment wins fresh sanction decision
A male barrister disbarred for sexual harassment is to have the sanction redetermined because the panel appeared to have prematurely decided it, the High Court has ruled.
PI group’s strategy starting to pay off with fast-maturing law firm
The strategy instigated some years ago by NAHL – the AIM-listed personal injury group – to set up its own law firm is really starting to pay off, its annual results showed yesterday.
Partner lied to client while doing nothing on her claim for 17 years
A former partner at Slater & Gordon who deceived a client for 17 years about the progress on her claim – when in fact he did nothing on it for all that time – has been struck off.
Fourth major regional acquisition for PE-backed Lawfront
Private equity-backed Lawfront has made its fourth major acquisition, and eighth in total, by buying Manchester-headquartered Slater Heelis.
Law firm awarded indemnity costs over struck-out negligence claim
The High Court has struck out a negligence claim against a London law firm because the claimant failed to attend court or serve any witness evidence.
Legal services revenue up at listed firm as credit hire earnings fall
Legal services revenue increased by more than a third at the AIM-listed Anexo Group last year, while credit hire earnings fell by over 18%.
Legislation needed to improve home-buying process, says CILEX
CILEX, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, has called for legislation to reform the home-buying and selling process instead of relying on voluntary initiatives.
CMA warns unregulated providers over comparisons with solicitors
Unregulated providers of will writing and online divorce services should not make “misleading comparisons” with solicitors, the Competition and Markets Authority has warned
Saudi claim dismissed after solicitors withdraw over unpaid fees
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal brought by embassy of Saudi Arabia because of non-appearance at the hearing, after its solicitors withdrew due to unpaid fees.
Digitising probate without new rules “an expensive mistake”
Digitising the Probate Service without modernising the rules was “an expensive mistake”, a senior solicitor has told MPs investigating delays in the service.
Blog
Mazur: when regulators make simple things complicated
What the last six months have shown is that supervision cannot be treated as a background compliance obligation quietly managed somewhere in a firm’s operational processes.
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.
