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Campaign group calls on lawyers to join push for NDA law reform
A campaign group has urged the legal profession to support legislative reform to stop the abuse of non-disclosure agreements.
Judge says he was misled by “fabricated” £74m arbitration ruling
A High Court judge has set aside an order he made to enforce a £74m arbitration award after discovering that both the arbitration agreement and ruling were fabricated.
Partner used colleague’s signature on statements of truth
A partner who signed statements of truth in six cases using an absent assistant solicitor’s signature has been handed a short suspension.
Inquiry chair rejects KC’s ‘second opinion’ submitted by Post Office
The chair of the Post Office inquiry has criticised the company for submitting a report it commissioned from a KC critiquing the expert views of a KC the inquiry itself appointed.
CMCs warned over using FCA badge to boost unregulated work
Claims management companies have been warned to stop using their Financial Conduct Authority authorisation to lend credibility to their unregulated activities.
Politicians turn up heat on SSB Law “scandal and disgrace”
Concern among MPs about the fall-out from the collapse of Sheffield-based SSB Law is growing rapidly, while one of the insurers that was pursuing its clients for costs has paused its activities.
SRA takes action in 24 cases of alleged NDA misuse
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has taken action of differing levels of severity in 24 cases where misconduct in relation to non-disclosure agreements was alleged, it has emerged.
Solicitor who acted for clients without telling firm struck off
A solicitor who concealed from his law firm that he was acting for clients in a personal capacity, getting them to pay £3,250 into his personal bank account, has been struck off.
Two barristers disbarred for dishonest handling of tax affairs
Two experienced barristers found to have behaved dishonestly in how they managed their tax affairs – with one receiving a suspended jail sentence – have been disbarred.
Students think they need connections to progress legal career
A significant number of students think nepotism and connections are important to progress in the law, according to research which found that this did indeed help some get jobs.
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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.
